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Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) stock is trading higher by 4.7% to $524.98 this week following the release of December inflation data, as signs of cooling underlying price pressures <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43003047/stocks-rise-on-core-inflation-slowdown-banks-rally-after-strong-q4-earnings-treasury-yields-plummet">raised hopes</a> of Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025. 
What To Know: Core inflation increased slightly below expectations, reinforcing optimism that tighter monetary policy may ease sooner than anticipated. For Mastercard, this shift is particularly favorable, as its business model thrives on consumer and business spending, which historically accelerates in a low-interest-rate environment.
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Mastercard also stands to gain from increased cross-border activity, a high-margin segment of its business that benefits from heightened global travel and trade when economic conditions improve. 
Additionally, businesses may expand their payment technology infrastructure during periods of economic growth, potentially boosting Mastercard&#8217;s ecosystem of services.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy MA Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Mastercard&#8217;s case, it is in the Financials sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, MA has a 52-week high of $537.70 and a 52-week low of $427.45.

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Why Mastercard Shares Are Trading Higher This Week

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Mastercard. Our analysis of options history for Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) revealed 15 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 46% of traders were bullish, while 26% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $444,256, and 9 were calls, valued at $446,600.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $440.0 to $540.0 for Mastercard over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Mastercard stands at 311.43, with a total volume reaching 725.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Mastercard, situated within the strike price corridor from $440.0 to $540.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Mastercard Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737044136_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$13.4</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$13.4</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
<td>$207.7K</td>
<td align="right">140</td>
<td align="right">155</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.65</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$174.2K</td>
<td align="right">481</td>
<td align="right">91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$19.85</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$78.0K</td>
<td align="right">484</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$23.7</td>
<td>$22.2</td>
<td>$23.7</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$54.5K</td>
<td align="right">75</td>
<td align="right">67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$22.65</td>
<td>$22.05</td>
<td>$22.37</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$51.4K</td>
<td align="right">75</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
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<h3>About Mastercard</h3>
Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to over $9 trillion in volume during 2023. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Mastercard, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Mastercard's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>Trading volume stands at 507,827, with MA's price up by 0.91%, positioned at $527.12.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 14 days.</li>
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Mastercard's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Seaport analyst Jeff Cantwell downgraded Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) to Neutral from Buy rating, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MA/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price target of $521</a>.
The analyst writes that he continues to like Mastercard&#8217;s story but views the shares as fairly valued at this point.
Revenue upside in 2025 appears more limited due to its higher international exposure compared to Visa, and Mastercard lacks an identifiable catalyst, adds the analyst.
Last year, the analyst favored Mastercard over Visa. However, this year, the analyst prefers Visa relative to Mastercard, highlighting that Visa&#8217;s volumes and revenue are more U.S.-centric, where expectations are rising, while Mastercard is more exposed to international markets, which face greater risks to PCE growth.
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Additionally, with Mastercard&#8217;s Investor Day already passed, the analyst doesn&#8217;t see any identifiable catalysts for the stock this year.
Cantwell says that with the upcoming administration change in the U.S., 2025 is expected to be fluid, requiring investors to stay vigilant.
Potential policy adjustments could impact consumer and business spending, and factors like FX, inflation, and the Fed&#8217;s rate cuts further complicate the outlook, adds the analyst.
The analyst foresees a higher potential for earnings surprises in Fintech this year compared to previous years.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal Focused Blue Chip ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCHP#BATS">BCHP</a>) and iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYG#NYSE">IYG</a>).
Price Action: MA shares are up 0.78% at $508.83 at the last check Tuesday.
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Mastercard Is Fairly Valued And Lacks An Identifiable Catalyst; Analyst Downgrades Stock

Citigroup analyst Andrew Schmidt maintains Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $572 to $584.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Mastercard, Raises Price Target to $584

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<li>Raymond James analyst Adam Tindle downgraded the rating for Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform. Fortinet shares closed at $93.83 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FTNT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Seaport Global analyst Jeff Cantwell downgraded the rating for Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) from Buy to Neutral. Mastercard shares closed at $504.91 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Salvator Tiano downgraded Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>) from Neutral to Underperform and slashed the price target from $63 to $54. Archer-Daniels Midland er shares closed at $52.12 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Both Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) and Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) stocks are navigating choppy waters, with bearish trends dominating the technical landscape despite signs of future upside. 
Here&#8217;s a closer look at how the two payment giants stack up and what investors might expect heading into their upcoming earnings reports.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mastercard Vs. Visa Stock Chart: Who's Winning?</h2>
Both stocks are currently trapped below critical moving averages, signaling a bearish stance for now. However, investors betting on a turnaround see positive signals in the underlying interest from buyers.
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<ul>
<li>Visa stock, trading at $306.92, below its eight, 20 and 50-day simple moving averages, waving multiple bearish flags. Yet, with the price sitting comfortably above its 200-day average of $282.77, bullish sentiment still has room to breathe.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Mastercard stock, at $504.91, echoes Visa's technical story—below key moving averages and flashing bearish signals. But, its price holding well above the 200-day moving average of $480.72 keeps optimism alive.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Earnings Countdown: The Analyst&#8217;s Angle</h2>
As both companies prepare to report earnings on Jan. 30, JPMorgan's Tien-tsin Huang anticipates strong organic trends despite headwinds from foreign exchange rates (FX). 
According to Huang, Mastercard is tipped to deliver high-end, low-double-digit organic revenue growth guidance, potentially hitting 12% growth. Visa is expected to maintain its 2025 organic guidance, despite facing similar FX challenges.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Acquisitions Shake Up Strategies</h2>
<ul>
<li>Mastercard's acquisition of cybersecurity firm Recorded Future is expected to drag reported revenue slightly but offers long-term strategic benefits.</li>
<li>Visa's Featurespace buy could also help bolster innovation despite near-term FX pressure.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Consumer Spending Shows Resilience</h2>
Both networks report stable to improving U.S. spending trends through November, signaling that consumers remain engaged despite macroeconomic headwinds. Chase card data shows a 140-basis point acceleration in spending growth, with Fiserv SpendTrend data up by 80 basis points, per Huang&#8217;s report.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Final Swipe</h2>
Visa and Mastercard may be navigating turbulence, but analysts still back them for stable volume trends and pricing action that supports long-term growth. 
Whether the bearish technicals fade or deepen will depend heavily on these upcoming earnings and how management navigates FX volatility.
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During the last three months, 20 analysts shared their evaluations of Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $581.95, along with a high estimate of $654.00 and a low estimate of $532.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 5.33% increase from the previous average price target of $552.50.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736856020_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The perception of Mastercard by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Dominick Gabriele</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$588.00</td>
<td>$591.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$654.00</td>
<td>$564.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Williams</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$590.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sanjay Sakhrani</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$618.00</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Bergin</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$567.00</td>
<td>$533.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$575.00</td>
<td>$565.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Perlin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$572.00</td>
<td>$572.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rufus Hone</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$565.00</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Chiodo</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$590.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$564.00</td>
<td>$544.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$544.00</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Schmidt</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$572.00</td>
<td>$566.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Golding</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$565.00</td>
<td>$505.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Dolev</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$532.00</td>
<td>$496.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Keane</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$510.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$605.00</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Markgraff</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$515.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$593.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$565.00</td>
<td>$536.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$593.00</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Mastercard. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Mastercard compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Mastercard's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Mastercard's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Mastercard analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Mastercard's Background</h2>
Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to over $9 trillion in volume during 2023. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Mastercard's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Mastercard's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 12.8%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Mastercard's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 44.28%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Mastercard's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 43.91%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Mastercard's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 7.29%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Mastercard's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 2.47. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Forecasting The Future: 20 Analyst Projections For Mastercard

Seaport Global analyst Jeff Cantwell downgrades Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) from Buy to Neutral.

Seaport Global Downgrades Mastercard to Neutral

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg agreed with Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang&#8216;s cautious outlook on quantum computing, saying that the technology remains <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42867168/nvidias-jensen-huang-said-something-that-has-all-quantum-computing-stocks-tumbling-qubt-and-rgti-down-13-ionq-down-11">years away from practical implementation</a>.
What Happened: Speaking on Joe Rogan&#8217;s <a href="https://youtu.be/7k1ehaE0bdU?feature=shared">podcast</a> Saturday, Zuckerberg acknowledged his limited expertise but supported the industry consensus of a decade-long timeline for widespread quantum computing adoption. 
&#8220;I&#8217;m not really an expert on quantum computing, but my understanding is that it&#8217;s still quite a ways off from being a truly practical paradigm,&#8221; Zuckerberg said.
His comments follow Huang&#8217;s recent statement at Nvidia&#8217;s CES 2025 that practical quantum computers could be 15 to 30 years away, which triggered significant market turbulence. 
Quantum computing stocks saw sharp declines last week after Huang&#8217;s comments, with IonQ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) falling 39%, Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>) dropping 43.34%, and Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) tumbling 45.41%.
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Why It Matters: However, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) CEO Alan Baratz strongly contested Huang&#8217;s timeline. &#8220;Not 30 years from now, not 20 years from now, not 15 years from now, but right now today,&#8221; Baratz said, citing existing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42892470/jensen-huang-is-dead-wrong-about-quantum-computing-d-wave-ceo-fires-back-at-nvidia-boss-happy-to-meet-with-jensen-any-time-any-place-to-help-fill-in-these-gaps">commercial applications with companies</a> like Mastercard Inc.
Zuckerberg&#8217;s broader technology perspective emphasized AI development, suggesting advanced artificial intelligence systems would likely precede quantum computing breakthroughs. He advocated for widespread AI deployment as a security measure, drawing parallels to software vulnerability management.
Market analyst Jim Cramer urged investors to exercise caution regarding quantum computing investments, warning about sector overvaluation. &#8220;We need you out before the froth goes away,&#8221; Cramer said, as quantum computing stocks retreated from their previous <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42890014/jim-cramer-warns-on-quantum-stories-as-stocks-plunge-we-need-you-out-before-the-froth-goes-away">gains of up to 800% over the past year</a>.
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Mark Zuckerberg Backs Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's View On Quantum Computing: 'It's Still Quite A Ways Off'

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>812</td>
<td align="right">664</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td align="right">630</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$183.3K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td align="right">476</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BANC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td align="right">350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td align="right">336</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$53.2K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td align="right">320</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>116</td>
<td align="right">304</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAVE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$207.9K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td>888</td>
<td align="right">176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>289</td>
<td align="right">157</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 189 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 26 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $990.0 per contract. There were 812 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 664 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 161 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 45 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $684.0 per contract. There were 4016 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 630 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 130 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $183.3K, with a price of $1410.0 per contract. There were 9586 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 476 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BANC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BANC#NYSE">BANC</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 189 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $507.0 per contract. There were 4200 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 350 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $13275.0 per contract. There were 2572 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 336 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 72 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.2K, with a price of $740.0 per contract. There were 4929 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 320 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ROOT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROOT#NASDAQ">ROOT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 116 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 304 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DAVE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 97 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $207.9K, with a price of $2100.0 per contract. There were 1711 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 233 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $315.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.0K, with a price of $1300.0 per contract. There were 888 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 14 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 139 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 289 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 157 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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10 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) CEO Alan Baratz has criticized Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang for his comments regarding the timeline for achieving practical quantum computing, saying he is &#8220;dead wrong.&#8221;
What Happened: Huang&#8217;s remarks during Nvidia's analyst day, suggesting a 15 to 30-year wait for &#8220;very useful quantum computers,&#8221; have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42867168/nvidias-jensen-huang-said-something-that-has-all-quantum-computing-stocks-tumbling-qubt-and-rgti-down-13-ionq-down-11">sparked a heated debate</a> in the tech community.
Baratz strongly disagreed with Huang&#8217;s timeline, stating that D-Wave&#8217;s quantum computers are already in commercial use by companies like Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) and Japan&#8217;s NTT Docomo, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/08/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-is-dead-wrong-about-quantum-d-wave-ceo.html">reported</a> CNBC.
"Not 30 years from now, not 20 years from now, not 15 years from now," he stated, adding, "But right now today."
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Baratz stated that while Huang's remarks may hold some validity for gate model quantum computers, they are &#8220;100% off base&#8221; when it comes to annealing quantum computers.
He expressed willingness to meet with Huang to discuss the capabilities of D-Wave&#8217;s technology, highlighting that their systems can tackle problems beyond the reach of Nvidia&#8217;s fastest systems.
"I'll be happy to meet with Jensen any time, any place, to help fill in these gaps for him," the D-Wave CEO said.
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During regular trading hours, IonQ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) dropped by 39%, while Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>) saw a 43.34% decline.
D-Wave and Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) also faced declines, with their stocks falling by 36.13% and 45.41%, respectively.
Price Action: D-Wave&#8217;s stock tumbled by 36.13% on Wednesday, but rebounded in after-hours trading with a 6.39% increase, reaching $6.49. Despite the decline, the company&#8217;s shares have skyrocketed by 600% over the past year, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</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 MA, 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 19 uncommon options trades for Mastercard.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 31% bullish and 52%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 15 are puts, for a total amount of $726,602, and 4 are calls, for a total amount of $283,825.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $370.0 to $580.0 for Mastercard over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Mastercard stands at 652.67, with a total volume reaching 2,560.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Mastercard, situated within the strike price corridor from $370.0 to $580.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Mastercard Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736276430_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$62.6</td>
<td>$59.65</td>
<td>$61.35</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$153.3K</td>
<td>528</td>
<td align="right">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$146.15</td>
<td>$142.0</td>
<td>$143.86</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$71.9K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td align="right">103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$19.45</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$19.45</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$56.4K</td>
<td>129</td>
<td align="right">312</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$21.2</td>
<td>$20.8</td>
<td>$21.2</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
<td>$53.0K</td>
<td>195</td>
<td align="right">116</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$21.7</td>
<td>$20.45</td>
<td>$21.34</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
<td>$51.2K</td>
<td>195</td>
<td align="right">91</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Mastercard</h3>
Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to over $9 trillion in volume during 2023. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.
<h3>Current Position of Mastercard</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 923,345, the price of MA is up 0.23% at $513.1. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 22 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Mastercard</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $617.5.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods continues to hold a Outperform rating for Mastercard, targeting a price of $618. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Mastercard, targeting a price of $654. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Mastercard, which currently sits at a price target of $588. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jefferies keeps a Buy rating on Mastercard with a target price of $610. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Mastercard with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

Behind the Scenes of Mastercard's Latest Options Trends

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$44.1K</td>
<td>10.8K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SAN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>517</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$312.50</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>488</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$58.1K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td>325</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$69.9K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>297</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$287.50</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>103</td>
<td>246</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$112.8K</td>
<td>16.4K</td>
<td>204</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$545.00</td>
<td>$45.6K</td>
<td>85</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PRU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>387</td>
<td>43</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 1636 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.1K, with a price of $27.0 per contract. There were 10823 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9725 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on January 10, 2025. Parties traded 204 contract(s) at a $42.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $151.0 per contract. There were 4063 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2624 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SAN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAN#NYSE">SAN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 165 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 517 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2189 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on January 10, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $312.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $360.0 per contract. There were 29 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 488 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 165 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 59 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.1K, with a price of $985.0 per contract. There were 10417 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 325 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For USB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 165 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 479 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.9K, with a price of $146.0 per contract. There were 5770 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 297 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $287.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $1480.0 per contract. There were 103 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 246 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $112.8K, with a price of $1505.0 per contract. There were 16450 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 204 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 101 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $545.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.6K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 85 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PRU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRU#NYSE">PRU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 375 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $1000.0 per contract. There were 387 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The past week has been a whirlwind of political news. From Senator Bernie Sanders backing President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s proposal for a credit card interest rate cap to the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, the news cycle has been nothing short of eventful. Let&#8217;s delve into the top stories of the week.
Bernie Sanders Supports Trump&#8217;s Credit Cap Proposal
Senator Bernie Sanders announced his intention to introduce legislation supporting President-elect Trump&#8217;s proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. This comes as credit card defaults hit their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis. Major credit card companies such as Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), and American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) saw their stocks decline.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42737402/bernie-sanders-supports-trumps-credit-card-interest-rate-cap-at-10-amid-highest-defaults-since-2008-visa-and-mastercard-trade-in-the-red">Read the full article here.</a>
Jimmy Carter&#8217;s Passing Mourned by Biden and Trump
President Joe Biden and President-elect Trump expressed their condolences over the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. Biden paid tribute to Carter&#8217;s extraordinary contributions over six decades, referring to him as a dear friend of the nation and the world.
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Trump Accuses Black Celebrities of Paid Endorsements
Trump accused several Black celebrities of receiving payments for endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris earlier this year. Trump voiced his allegations on Truth Social, claiming that Democrats paid significant sums to secure endorsements from celebrities such as Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Al Sharpton.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42716303/donald-trump-claims-black-celebrities-were-paid-for-kamala-harris-endorsements">Read the full article here.</a>
Billionaires&#8217; Influence in Trump&#8217;s White House Warned by Robert Reich
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich warned of a network of powerful billionaires, including venture capitalist Peter Thiel and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, exerting unparalleled influence over the U.S. government in Trump&#8217;s second term. Reich refers to this as a "billionaire brain trust" poised to shape key aspects of policy and governance.
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Trump&#8217;s Response to NOLA Attack
Trump used the deadly New Orleans attack to call for a crackdown on immigration and to criticize the FBI, the Department of Justice, and other agencies. Despite the attacker being born and raised in the U.S., Trump referred to the incident as a good reason to tighten immigration policies.
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