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On Tuesday, Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) posted a fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share loss of $2.16. That&#8217;s down from 11 cents a year ago, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in line with the consensus</a> and including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43173248/us-health-agency-cms-to-appeal-medicare-star-ratings-recalculation-ruling" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">incremental investments in Stars</a>.
The company reported revenues of $29.19 billion, up 13.5% year-over-year from $25.73 billion, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43621782/insurance-giant-humanas-q4-earnings-at-par-with-estimates-2025-profit-outlook-falls-below-street-view" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $28.84 billion</a>.
For 2025, Humana expects its insurance segment's benefit ratio guidance of approximately 90.1-90.5%.
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Cantor Fitzgerald expects a more cautious approach to cost trend assumptions. However, analysts Sarah James and Gabie Ingoglia acknowledge the reasoning behind expecting some moderation.
&#8220;We have incremental concerns over outlier assumptions on cost trends though find some logic in the rationale, and we believe the Street may be underestimating the earnings power in turning around the group MA book in &#8217;26 and &#8217;27, which we estimate could represent a $1-2 earnings drag to 2025,&#8221; the analysts wrote.
Humana stands out by projecting a slowdown in the 2025 cost trend to the mid-single digits compared to the high-single digits in 2024. This contrasts with UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), Elevance Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>), and Molina Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>), which anticipate continued elevated trends from 2024.
Humana attributes the expected slowdown to factors that won't repeat in 2025, such as the impact of the &#8220;two-midnight&#8221; rule, though it still expects high specialty drug costs. The company also noted stable cost trends from Q3 to Q4 2024, except for seasonal increases in supplemental benefits that drive year-end utilization.
Management plans to aggressively cut costs and AEP results confirm the company&#8217;s pricing strategy is working, analysts say. However, the company lost about 30,000 D-SNP members due to redetermination.
Another positive is that the PDP pricing strategy isn't facing issues.
Price Action: Humana stock is up 0.80% at $259.40 at last check Wednesday.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Arista Networks.
Looking at options history for Arista Networks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) we detected 98 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 35% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 52% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 38 are puts, for a total amount of $4,749,194 and 60, calls, for a total amount of $3,836,100.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $75.0 and $160.0 for Arista Networks, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Arista Networks's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Arista Networks's whale activity within a strike price range from $75.0 to $160.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Arista Networks Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739393128_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>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$10.61</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$1.7M</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$33.6</td>
<td>$33.3</td>
<td>$33.3</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$253.0K</td>
<td>433</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$230.1K</td>
<td>201</td>
<td>480</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$11.1</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$224.0K</td>
<td>340</td>
<td>212</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$102.50</td>
<td>$170.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>373</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Arista Networks</h3>
Arista Networks is a networking equipment provider that primarily sells Ethernet switches and software to data centers. Its marquee product is its extensible operating system, or EOS, that runs a single image across every single one of its devices. The firm operates as one reportable segment. It has steadily gained market share since its founding in 2004, with a focus on high-speed applications. Arista counts Microsoft and Meta Platforms as its largest customers and derives roughly three quarters of its sales from North America.
<h3>Where Is Arista Networks Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 11,124,561, the price of ANET is down -5.57% at $110.33. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 6 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Arista Networks</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $132.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Buy rating on Arista Networks, maintaining a target price of $135. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a Outperform rating on Arista Networks with a target price of $130. 
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Centrus Energy.
Looking at options history for Centrus Energy (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEU#AMEX">LEU</a>) we detected 26 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 53% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 23% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $80,374 and 23, calls, for a total amount of $2,603,225.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $60.0 to $175.0 for Centrus Energy over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Centrus Energy's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Centrus Energy's whale activity within a strike price range from $60.0 to $175.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Centrus Energy Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739393123_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LEU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$29.1</td>
<td>$27.6</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$870.0K</td>
<td align="right">715</td>
<td align="right">504</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$28.2</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$277.2K</td>
<td align="right">715</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$27.9</td>
<td>$27.8</td>
<td>$27.8</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$274.5K</td>
<td align="right">715</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$22.5</td>
<td>$22.1</td>
<td>$22.5</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$117.0K</td>
<td align="right">231</td>
<td align="right">115</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$20.6</td>
<td>$19.8</td>
<td>$20.1</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$112.5K</td>
<td align="right">82</td>
<td align="right">103</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Centrus Energy</h3>
Centrus Energy Corp is engaged in the supply of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry. It operates through the Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and Technical Solutions segments. The LEU segment has two components which include the sale of separative work units and uranium. The Technical Solutions segment provides engineering, design, and manufacturing services to government and private sector customers. The majority of the firm's revenue is derived from the LEU segment. It has a business presence in the U.S. and other countries, of which prime revenue is generated in the U.S.
In light of the recent options history for Centrus Energy, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Centrus Energy</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 952,792, the price of LEU is up by 3.4%, reaching $117.88.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 83 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on SoFi Techs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SOFI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 35 uncommon options trades for SoFi Techs.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 60% bullish and 34%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $482,886, and 26 are calls, for a total amount of $1,776,495.
<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 $10.0 to $30.0 for SoFi Techs over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for SoFi Techs's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across SoFi Techs's significant trades, within a strike price range of $10.0 to $30.0, over the past month.
<h3>SoFi Techs Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739393118_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>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$193.1K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$168.7K</td>
<td>29.3K</td>
<td>692</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$2.22</td>
<td>$2.2</td>
<td>$2.21</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$110.2K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$106.5K</td>
<td>21.1K</td>
<td>164</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$1.04</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$101.0K</td>
<td>14.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</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>Present Market Standing of SoFi Techs</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 27,616,260, the price of SOFI is down -0.57% at $14.74. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
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DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria initiated coverage on Blaize Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BZAI#NASDAQ">BZAI</a>) with<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BZAI/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener"> a Buy rating and a $10 price forecast.</a>
The analyst writes that Blaize is well-positioned to become a significant player in AI-enabled edge computing, offering end-to-end solutions that can unlock the next generation of on-device intelligence.
The shift toward decentralized AI systems is driven by the need to process data closer to its source, especially in industries where speed, security, and efficiency are crucial.
The analyst notes that Blaize&#8217;s Graph Streaming Processor moves away from traditional hardware by focusing on task-level parallelism instead of memory-heavy operations.
Blaize GSPs stream data between nodes as tasks finish, eliminating the need for high-bandwidth memory cycles and reducing power use and latency—ideal for real-time edge AI applications.
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Blaize secured a $104 million order from a defense customer in EMEA, showcasing its technical credibility.
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According to Luria, the company&#8217;s guidance of $19 million-$50 million of 2025 revenue and $105 million-140 million for 2026 sets up a nice ramp for the roll-out of the marquee customer and other pipeline conversions.
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Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) reported better-than-expected<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43623639/coca-cola-pops-in-q4-revenue-soars-6-ceo-hails-all-weather-strategy" rel="noreferrer noopener"> fourth-quarter earnings</a> results, and the following are the analysts&#8217; comments on them.
Piper Sandler analyst Michael S. Lavery reiterated an Overweight rating on the shares with a price forecast of $73.00.
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While each bottler imports some materials for production, packaging makes up only a small portion of the overall cost structure, so it remains manageable.
SNAP benefits continue to be a concern for investors, but the analyst views the risk to Coca-Cola as manageable. Approximately 50% of its North American business comes from away-from-home sales, where SNAP benefits don&#8217;t apply.
Coca-Cola is also flexible with pricing and innovation, using its RGM capabilities to offer products at various affordable price points, noted the analyst.
Coca-Cola is concentrating on expanding its outlet presence and increasing the number of cold-drink units to stimulate new consumer engagement and revenue growth.
Expanding outlet coverage plays a key role in driving transactions and expanding its consumer reach, particularly in the traditional trade, where about 90% of NARTD beverages are served cold, opined the analyst.
Goldman Sachs analyst Bonnie Herzog reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares with a price forecast of $65.00.
Coca-Cola concluded FY24 with a solid fourth-quarter performance, exceeding both top and bottom line expectations, noted the analyst.
The fourth-quarter revenue beat was primarily driven by +9% year-over-year price/mix growth, demonstrating KO&#8217;s robust pricing power and excellent revenue management.
Coca-Cola&#8217;s FY25 guidance is solid compared to its consumer packaged goods (CPG) peers and should be viewed positively by investors, especially when compared to PepsiCo&#8216;s more <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43460249" rel="noreferrer noopener">conservative FY25 top-line outlook.</a>
The analyst said a potential concern is Coca-Cola&#8217;s anticipated higher interest expenses this year, primarily due to debt issued for the IRS tax litigation deposit and the upcoming fairlife contingent consideration payment.
Despite these challenges, management remains confident in their ability to meet guidance, bolstered by the company&#8217;s strong share momentum across global beverage categories, continued pricing power, and the numerous levers available to the company, asserted the analyst.
BofA Securities analyst Bryan D. Spillane reiterated a Buy rating with a price forecast of $77.00.
If the fourth quarter showcased strength, FY25 is poised to demonstrate resilience. The analyst said that consumer sentiment appears broadly optimistic in both developed and emerging markets, with favorable comparisons in China and the Middle East providing smoother conditions.
Commodity cost inflation seems well under control due to effective pricing strategies, alternative sourcing options, localized production, and a diverse range of packaging formats.
Additionally, efficiencies that were previously reinvested into the P&amp;L provide a cushion for EPS, helping offset the anticipated higher tax rate and net interest expenses for the year.
For FY25, the analyst maintains the forecast of +5% organic sales growth but have accounted for a higher tax rate and increased interest expense, which should peak by second quarter alongside the Fairlife earn-out payment.
Price Action: KO shares are trading higher by 1.03% at $68.30 at the last check Wednesday.
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Agreement Marks the Largest Sponsorship Deal Ever for Both Companies
UFC&#xAE;, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization and part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKO#NYSE">TKO</a>), together with Monster Energy, the energy drink icon, today announced a multiyear renewal of their long-standing partnership in which Monster will continue to serve as the exclusive global Official Energy Drink of UFC.
The agreement, the third consecutive partnership renewal between UFC and Monster, continues to build upon a relationship that began in 2015 and has become one of the most successful brand partnerships in sports. The agreement also marks the largest sponsorship deal in the history of both companies.

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UFC And Monster Energy Renew Their Global Partnership; Monster Energy To Continue As Exclusive Official Energy Drink Of UFC; Agreement Marks The Largest Sponsorship Deal Ever For Both Companies

The global job market is shifting, and by 2030, it's going to look pretty different. According to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, around 170 million new jobs will be created by the end of the decade. However, 92 million jobs will be lost, resulting in a net gain of 78 million positions. Changes in technology, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43519586/jeff-bezos-10b-earth-fund-pulls-support-from-key-climate-initiative-what-happened">climate policies</a>, and demographics are the major drivers behind this transformation, benefiting some professions while reducing demand for others.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Jobs on the Rise</h2>
Many industries will see <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/42902354/betting-markets-see-strong-jobs-growth-yet-goldman-sachs-forecasts-a-slowdown-how-can-traders-profit">strong job growth</a> in the next five years. Frontline roles—such as farmworkers, delivery drivers, construction workers, salespersons, and food processing workers—will see some of the largest increases in employment. The healthcare sector is also expanding, with rising demand for nurses, personal care aides, and social workers. Additionally, the need for secondary and higher education teachers will grow as education demands increase.
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Technology-related jobs will experience rapid growth with the expansion of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42346786/will-artificial-intelligence-upend-the-social-security-program-suze-orman-fears-it-might">artificial intelligence</a>, big data, and automation. As companies work to secure digital infrastructure, IT professionals will also be in high demand. The green energy transition is another major job creator, leading to opportunities for renewable energy engineers and environmental specialists.
Top Largest Growing Jobs:
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<li>Farmworkers, laborers, and other agricultural workers</li>
<li>Light truck or delivery services drivers</li>
<li>Software and applications developers</li>
<li>Building framers, finishers, and related trades workers</li>
<li>Shop salespersons</li>
<li>Food processing and related trades workers</li>
<li>Car, van, and motorcycle drivers</li>
<li>Nursing professionals</li>
<li>Food and beverage serving workers</li>
<li>General and operations managers</li>
<li>Social work and counselling professionals</li>
<li>Project managers</li>
<li>University and higher education teachers</li>
<li>Secondary education teachers</li>
<li>Personal care aides</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Jobs in Decline</h2>
Some jobs will shrink due to automation, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43149854/ai-ai-agents-will-create-unprecedented-opportunities-and-profound-risks-world-economic-forum-says">AI advancements</a>, and economic shifts. Clerical and administrative positions—such as administrative assistants, executive secretaries, cashiers, and ticket clerks—are among those most at risk. Digital payment systems and self-checkout technology have reduced the need for traditional cashiers, while AI is automating many clerical tasks.
Other jobs expected to decline include bank tellers, postal service clerks, and data entry workers. As financial services go digital and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41196355/ai-will-do-most-jobs-better-faster-cheaper-silicon-valley-billionaire-vinod-khosla-calls-for-uni">AI takes over repetitive tasks</a>, these positions will become less common. Jobs that rely on manual labor are also expected to decrease as automation takes over routine processes in manufacturing and logistics.
Top Largest Declining Jobs:
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<li>Cashiers and ticket clerks</li>
<li>Administrative assistants and executive secretaries</li>
<li>Building caretakers, cleaners, and housekeepers</li>
<li>Material-recording and stock-keeping clerks</li>
<li>Printing and related trades workers</li>
<li>Accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll clerks</li>
<li>Accountants and auditors</li>
<li>Transportation attendants and conductors</li>
<li>Security guard</li>
<li>Bank tellers and related clerks</li>
<li>Data entry clerks</li>
<li>Client information and customer service workers</li>
<li>Graphic designers</li>
<li>Business services and administration managers</li>
<li>Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators</li>
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With nearly 40% of job skills expected to change by 2030, reskilling and upskilling will be critical. Employers predict that over half of the workforce will need additional training to stay competitive. Key skills for the future include analytical thinking, adaptability, leadership, and proficiency in AI and data analysis. Creative problem-solving and lifelong learning will also be valuable assets in a shifting job market.
Governments and businesses are taking steps to help workers transition. Many companies are investing in workforce training, while policymakers are developing education and job placement programs to support career shifts.
As the job market evolves, workers who actively seek training and adapt to new demands will be best positioned for long-term career success.
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Trane Technologies's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.7% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.15 million shares sold short, which is 1.4% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.69 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.
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<h3>Trane Technologies Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739392223_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Trane Technologies has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Trane Technologies'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>, Trane Technologies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.90%, which means the company has less 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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(TT) - Analyzing Trane Technologies's Short Interest

Murphy USA's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUSA#NYSE">MUSA</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.53% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.08 million shares sold short, which is 5.92% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.29 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.
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<h3>Murphy USA Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739392217_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Murphy USA has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Murphy USA'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>, Murphy USA's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.17%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

MUSA

Peering Into Murphy USA's Recent Short Interest

Bright Horizons Family's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFAM#NYSE">BFAM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.9% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 759 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.48% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.03 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.
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<h3>Bright Horizons Family Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739392212_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Bright Horizons Family 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 Bright Horizons Family'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>, Bright Horizons Family's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.66%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

BFAM

(BFAM) - Analyzing Bright Horizons Family's Short Interest

Tuesday, Gilead Sciences Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) reported fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted EPS of $1.90, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of $1.70</a>.
Sales increased 6% year over year to $7.57 billion, beating the consensus of $7.14 billion. This was primarily due to higher sales in the HIV segment, as well as in Oncology and Liver Disease. Sales were partially offset by lower <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43639858/gilead-sciences-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-financial-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sales of Veklury (remdesivir)</a>.
HIV sales increased 16% to $5.45 billion, <a target="_blank" href="https://s29.q4cdn.com/585078350/files/doc_financials/2024/q4/GILD-Q424-Summary-of-Prepared-Remarks-11-February-2025.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">driven</a> by demand, higher realized price, and favorable inventory dynamics.
Biktarvy sales for the quarter increased from $3.12 billion to $3.8 billion.
Liver disease sales increased 4% to $719 million, driven by a strong Livdelzi launch and increased HBV/HDV demand, partially offset by lower HCV sales from fewer patient starts.
Dividend: Gilead Sciences increased its quarterly cash dividend by 2.6% <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43640030/gilead-sciences-announces-2-6-percent-increase-in-first-quarter-2025-dividend" rel="noreferrer noopener">to $0.79 per share</a>.
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Guidance: Gilead expects 2025 adjusted EPS of $7.70-$8.10 versus the consensus of $7.58 and sales of $28.2 billion—$28.6 billion versus the consensus of $28.42 billion.
&#8220;From this foundation of commercial strength, we are planning for the potential launch of lenacapavir for HIV PrEP in Summer 2025, with its unique opportunity to extend the reach of HIV prevention,&#8221; said Daniel O'Day, Gilead's Chairman and CEO.
Piper Sandler raised Gilead&#8217;s price forecast from $105 to $110, with an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GILD/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">unchanged Overweight rating</a>. The analysts cited the upcoming commercial launch of lenacapavir in PrEP later this year and several notable late-stage readouts on tap.
After filing for regulatory approval of lenacapavir for PrEP last year, Gilead still expects a potential commercial launch in 2025. This could help the company secure its place in the PrEP market and improve patient adherence. It will also strengthen its HIV leadership into the late 2030s.
Goldman Sachs writes that Gilead is well-positioned for the lenacapavir launch.
On the HIV business, Goldman Sachs analyst Salveen Richter says commentary was largely consistent with the recent investor event.
The analyst sees challenges in oncology due to competition affecting Kite and Trodelvy but remains positive on Arcellx Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACLX#NASDAQ">ACLX</a>) partnered therapy, anito-cel, for multiple myeloma and is keeping an eye on Trodelvy&#8217;s expansion.
Needham analyst Joseph Stringer sees two key events driving value in 2025: the anticipated launch of lenacapavir for HIV prevention and Phase 3 trial updates for Trodelvy in first-line metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
The analyst maintains a Hold rating on Gilead, citing a balanced risk/reward at current levels. However, Needham is growing more optimistic about the stock. The analysts credit the strong performance of Gilead's HIV business, improving profit margins, and lenacapavir's potential to boost revenue.
Price Action: Gilead Sciences stock is up 7.73% at $103.57 at last check Wednesday.
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Technology giant, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), which reported earnings last week, remains <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/amazon">one of the top holdings </a>in Dan Loeb's Third Point LLC portfolio.
However, Loeb has had a complex relationship with the stock, adjusting his stake multiple times over the past <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040273/000108514624005927/xslForm13F_X02/infotable.xml">two </a>years.
Stake History: The stock entered the investor&#8217;s top list when he held <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040273/000108514623003432/xslForm13F_X02/infotable.xml" rel="noreferrer noopener">4.1 </a>million shares in the second quarter of FY23
The investor then raised the stake to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040273/000108514623004511/xslForm13F_X02/infotable.xml" rel="noreferrer noopener">4.7 </a>million in the third quarter of FY23, followed by trimming the shares to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040273/000108514624001503/xslForm13F_X02/infotable.xml" rel="noreferrer noopener">4.2 </a>million in the fourth quarter of FY23 and thereafter increasing the stock holding to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040273/000108514624002645/xslForm13F_X02/infotable.xml" rel="noreferrer noopener">5.1 </a>million in the first quarter <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040273/000108514624004004/xslForm13F_X02/infotable.xml" rel="noreferrer noopener">of </a>FY24.
Further, Loeb maintained the stake in the second quarter of FY24 but trimmed the stake to 3.7 million <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/02/43444040/dan-loebs-third-point-trims-amazon-microsoft-meta-as-tech-stocks-climb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in the third quarter of FY24</a>.
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Earnings Results: On Feb. 6, the company reported fourth-quarter net sales of $187.8 billion, up 10% year-over-year (Y/Y), which beat a Street consensus estimate of $187.3 billion and EPS of $1.86, beating a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43545590/amazoncom-q4-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-most-successful-holiday-shopping-season-in-company-history" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of $1.48</a>.
Amazon guided for first-quarter net sales to come in a range of $151 billion to $155.5 billion, up 5% to 9% Y/Y, which fell short <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">of the consensus of $158.5 billion</a>.
Amazon indicated a potential unfavorable impact of $2.1 billion due to foreign exchange rates in the first quarter. Additionally, it stated that the Leap Year could affect net sales by approximately $1.5 billion.
Several analysts boosted the price forecast for the company following strong fourth-quarter results, with RBC Capital analyst Brad Erickson maintaining an Outperform rating and raising the price <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">forecast from $255 to $265</a>.
Erickson said, &#8220;While the name is crowded and the AI ‘spend money to make money&#8217; debate will undoubtedly continue, the combo of AWS&#8217;s high margin growth and further network cost efficiencies have the company poised to continue growing earnings at<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/02/43569359/amazon-analysts-flag-q1-guidance-concerns-ai-investment-surge" rel="noreferrer noopener"> a level supportive of this valuation,&#8221;</a>.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria reiterated a Buy rating and upped the price forecast from $235 to $280, saying that &#8220;AWS winning in AI with better investment discipline,&#8221;.
Amazon's share has increased 38.02% in the last year, outperforming the&nbsp;Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDIS#NYSE">FDIS</a>), which has&nbsp;surged 24.52%, but underperformed ProShares Online Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONLN#NYSE">ONLN</a>) that witnessed a growth of 43.92% over the same time frame.
Compared to its top peers, Amazon shares underperformed Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), which grew 57.51%, but outperformed PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), which declined 8.96% and MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), which rose 19.28% in the last one year.
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Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>) shares are trading higher Wednesday after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43657514/barrick-gold-q4-higher-realized-gold-prices-lower-aisc-but-revenue-falls-short">fourth-quarter earnings</a> and announced a new $1 billion stock buyback program.
What To Know: The company's fourth-quarter revenue came in at $3.645 billion, up 8% from the previous quarter but missing analyst estimates of $3.978 billion. Barrick reported adjusted earnings per share of 46 cents, beating Wall Street's expectation of 41 cents. 
CEO Mark Bristow highlighted steady operational improvements across several key projects, including Pueblo Viejo, Veladero and Nevada Gold Mines. He noted that the company had made progress at Kibali while advancing major feasibility studies for the Lumwana and Reko Diq projects. Despite concerns surrounding Barrick's exposure to Mali, Bristow emphasized that the company's fundamental value remains strong.
Barrick also authorized a new $1 billion buyback program, replacing its previous program, which had repurchased $498 million in shares.
For 2025, Barrick expects gold production between 3.15 million and 3.5 million ounces, with all-in-sustaining costs projected between $1,460 and $1,560 per ounce. Capital expenditures are forecasted to be between $3.1 billion and $3.6 billion and copper production is expected to range between 200,000 and 230,000 tonnes, driven by higher output at Lumwana.
GOLD Price Action: Barrick Gold shares were up 6.47% at $18.18 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Barrick Gold Shares Gain After Q4 Earnings And New $1 Billion Buyback Program

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Barrick Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</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 GOLD usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 30 extraordinary options activities for Barrick Gold. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 46% leaning bullish and 43% bearish. Among these notable options, 8 are puts, totaling $398,820, and 22 are calls, amounting to $1,569,465.
<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 $13.0 and $22.0 for Barrick Gold, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Barrick Gold options trades today is 9536.76 with a total volume of 22,863.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Barrick Gold's big money trades within a strike price range of $13.0 to $22.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Barrick Gold Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739391332_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>GOLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.43</td>
<td>$2.38</td>
<td>$2.42</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$241.2K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$210.8K</td>
<td>56.7K</td>
<td>917</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$118.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>517</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.26</td>
<td>$2.13</td>
<td>$2.2</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>686</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$85.1K</td>
<td>881</td>
<td>338</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Barrick Gold</h3>
Based in Toronto, Barrick Gold is one of the world's largest gold miners. In 2023, the firm produced nearly 4.1 million attributable ounces of gold and about 420 million pounds of copper. At year-end 2023, Barrick had about two decades of gold reserves along with significant copper reserves. After buying Randgold in 2019 and combining its Nevada mines in a joint venture with competitor Newmont later that year, it operates mines in 19 countries in the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The company also has growing copper exposure. Its potential Reko Diq project in Pakistan, if developed, could double copper production by the end of the decade.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Barrick Gold, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Barrick Gold</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 31,893,320, with GOLD's price up by 6.41%, positioned at $18.16.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 0 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Barrick Gold</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $18.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Scotiabank has revised its rating downward to Sector Perform, adjusting the price target to $19. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $18. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Barrick Gold Unusual Options Activity

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Baidu. Our analysis of options history for Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) revealed 85 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 30% of traders were bullish, while 56% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $379,837, and 79 were calls, valued at $5,968,898.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $60.0 and $170.0 for Baidu, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Baidu stands at 1958.74, with a total volume reaching 33,919.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Baidu, situated within the strike price corridor from $60.0 to $170.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Baidu 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739391327_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$998.0K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$18.65</td>
<td>$18.55</td>
<td>$18.55</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$371.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>205</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$27.9</td>
<td>$26.25</td>
<td>$26.6</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$266.0K</td>
<td>645</td>
<td>129</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$22.8</td>
<td>$22.2</td>
<td>$22.5</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$112.4K</td>
<td>510</td>
<td>57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$9.45</td>
<td>$9.93</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$99.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>431</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Baidu</h3>
Baidu is the largest internet search engine in China with over 50% share of the search engine market in 2024 per web analytics firm, Statcounter. The firm generated 72% of core revenue from online marketing services from its search engine in 2023. Outside its search engine, Baidu is a technology-driven company and its other major growth initiatives are artificial intelligence cloud, video streaming services, voice recognition technology, and autonomous driving.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Baidu</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 5,480,640, the price of BIDU is up by 4.6%, reaching $93.55.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 6 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Baidu</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $112.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Baidu, which currently sits at a price target of $95. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Benchmark lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $130.
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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