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President Donald Trump, while hosting a White House meeting with Jordan&#8217;s King Abdullah at the White House Tuesday, reiterated his threat that the U.S. will take control of the Gaza Strip and move the nearly two million Palestinians living there to either Jordan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gaza">or Egypt or somewhere</a>.
Asked whether the U.S. would cut billions in financial aid to the two countries if they refused to accept the transfer of Palestinians, Trump sounded confident that Jordan and Egypt would carry out his wishes.
"I don't have to threaten that. I do believe we're above that," Trump said, contradicting his previous suggestion that holding back aid was a possibility.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Will The US Attain Gaza?</h2>
Trump said the US could come to control Gaza without committing any money. 
&#8220;We are not going to buy Gaza&#8230;we are going to take it and cherish it,&#8221; Trump said. &#8221; It will bring peace to the Middle East. It is going to be a tremendous thing and put a lot of people to work.&#8221; 
Speaking in broad strokes, Trump insisted that there has been overwhelming support for his plan to turn Gaza into a resort, though in fact most world leaders <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43503385/trumps-gaza-plan-for-seaside-resort-faces-global-pushback">criticized his plan</a> when it was first announced.
Trump suggested that the redeveloped area could have new hotels, office buildings and houses and "and we'll make it exciting." 
Trump then waxed on about what a successful real estate magnate he is. "I can tell you about real estate. They're going to be in love with it," he said.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">King Abdullah, What Say You? </h2>
When pressed by reporters specifically as to whether he agreed to the transfer of Palestinians from Gaza, King Adbullah said that more talks will be held soon with Egypt to discuss the issue. Egypt has also condemned Trump&#8217;s plan. 
The King said that Jordan would need to take into consideration how it could or would be able to take Palestinians into his country. The kingdom already shelters 700,000 Syrian refugees and lacks the oil wealth of its neighbors, making continued U.S. aid crucial. Jordan receives nearly $2 billion in foreign aid to Jordan, which contributes at least 42% to the country&#8217;s total economy
&#8220;This is something that we as Arabs will discuss later and talk about the options,&#8221; King Abdullah said. 
Two Palestinians from Michigan told Benzinga that they thought the King played his cards close to his chest and that deferring to upcoming talks with Egypt &#8220;was a good idea. He [Trump] already walked back the threat of cutting aid to both Egypt and Jordan.&#8221;
Analysts from various outlets agreed that King Abdullah held back in the short press briefing during which Trump did most of the talking. Though ahead of Tuesday's meeting, King Abdullah had reaffirmed his commitment to a two-state solution and the need for a "just and comprehensive peace" in the region. 
In terms of Israel&#8217;s plan to annex the mostly Palestinian West Bank, Trump said, &#8220;That&#8217;s going to work out.&#8221;
Abdullah also announced that Jordan was intending to bring to Jordan 2,000 Palestinian children from Gaza in need of cancer treatment, which Trump said was a beautiful thing.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ETFs To Watch</h3>
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, oil ETFs were in the green at last check Tuesday:
<ul>
<li>ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCO#NYSE">UCO</a>) is up by 2.65%</li>
<li>United States Oil Fund LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) is up by 1.25%</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>) is up by 0.9%</li>
<li>MicroSectorsTM Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production 3X Leveraged ETNs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OILU#NYSE">OILU</a>) saw a 2.94% uptick</li>
</ul>
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Trump Says We Will 'Take Gaza' And 'Cherish It' In White House Meeting With Jordan's King Abdullah

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Deckers Outdoor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</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 DECK usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 16 extraordinary options activities for Deckers Outdoor. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 18% leaning bullish and 43% bearish. Among these notable options, 7 are puts, totaling $388,605, and 9 are calls, amounting to $415,467.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $80.0 and $222.5 for Deckers Outdoor, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Deckers Outdoor's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Deckers Outdoor's significant trades, within a strike price range of $80.0 to $222.5, over the past month.
<h3>Deckers Outdoor Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739303140_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DECK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$22.1</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$20.99</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$104.9K</td>
<td align="right">75</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DECK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$29.8</td>
<td>$29.3</td>
<td>$29.31</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$96.7K</td>
<td align="right">607</td>
<td align="right">33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DECK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$92.9</td>
<td>$85.0</td>
<td>$88.5</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$88.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DECK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$88.0</td>
<td>$78.1</td>
<td>$83.5</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$83.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DECK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$25.2</td>
<td>$22.2</td>
<td>$25.2</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$63.0K</td>
<td align="right">160</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Deckers Outdoor</h3>
Founded in 1973, California-based Deckers designs and sells casual and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. In fiscal 2024, Ugg and Hoka accounted for 52% and 42% of total sales, respectively. The firm also markets niche brands Teva, Ahnu, and Koolaburra. Deckers generates most of its sales through wholesale partnerships, but also operates e-commerce in more than 50 countries and about 178 company-operated stores. The company generated 67% of its fiscal 2024 sales in the United States.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Deckers Outdoor, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Deckers Outdoor</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,331,998, with DECK's price down by -0.9%, positioned at $160.2.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 100 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Deckers Outdoor</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $222.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies persists with their Hold rating on Deckers Outdoor, maintaining a target price of $200. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Outperform rating on Deckers Outdoor, maintaining a target price of $240. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Deckers Outdoor, which currently sits at a price target of $225. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Keybanc continues to hold a Overweight rating for Deckers Outdoor, targeting a price of $230. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Neutral rating for Deckers Outdoor, targeting a price of $215. 
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 Deckers Outdoor with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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What the Options Market Tells Us About Deckers Outdoor

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on e.l.f. Beauty. Our analysis of options history for e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>) revealed 19 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 36% of traders were bullish, while 26% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 12 were puts, with a value of $1,395,511, and 7 were calls, valued at $766,311.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $45.0 to $170.0 for e.l.f. Beauty over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of e.l.f. Beauty stands at 261.54, with a total volume reaching 2,586.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in e.l.f. Beauty, situated within the strike price corridor from $45.0 to $170.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>e.l.f. Beauty Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739303135_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ELF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$530.4K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">910</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ELF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$17.6</td>
<td>$17.55</td>
<td>$17.6</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$209.4K</td>
<td>53</td>
<td align="right">119</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ELF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$13.75</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$13.75</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$199.3K</td>
<td>157</td>
<td align="right">268</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ELF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$99.0</td>
<td>$95.65</td>
<td>$97.3</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$165.4K</td>
<td>36</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ELF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$53.35</td>
<td>$53.3</td>
<td>$53.3</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$133.2K</td>
<td>91</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About e.l.f. Beauty</h3>
e.l.f. Beauty Inc is a multi-brand beauty company that offers inclusive, accessible, clean, vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics and skin care products. The Company's mission is to make the best of beauty accessible to every eye, lip, face, and skin concern. The company offers cosmetic accessories for women which include eyeliner, mascara, false eyelashes, lipstick, the foundation for the face, moisturizer, cleanser, and other tools through its stores and e-commerce channels. The products that the company sells are marketed under the e.l.f. Cosmetics, W3LL PEOPLE and Keys Soulcare brands. It carries out sales within the US and internationally, out of which maximum revenue is generated from the US.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with e.l.f. Beauty, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of e.l.f. Beauty</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,874,928, with ELF's price down by -1.16%, positioned at $73.0.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 99 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on e.l.f. Beauty</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $129.2.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on e.l.f. Beauty, maintaining a target price of $158. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on e.l.f. Beauty with a target price of $163. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Hold rating on e.l.f. Beauty, which currently sits at a price target of $85. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has revised its rating downward to Equal-Weight, adjusting the price target to $70. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from DA Davidson keeps a Buy rating on e.l.f. Beauty with a target price of $170. 
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest e.l.f. Beauty options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

What the Options Market Tells Us About e.l.f. Beauty

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Magnite (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGNI#NASDAQ">MGNI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MGNI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for Magnite.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 45% bullish and 27%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $105,302, and 10, calls, for a total amount of $332,147.
<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 $15.0 to $22.5 for Magnite over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Magnite'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 Magnite's whale trades within a strike price range from $15.0 to $22.5 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Magnite Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739303130_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>MGNI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$105.3K</td>
<td>62</td>
<td align="right">224</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MGNI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">508</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MGNI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MGNI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MGNI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$39.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">350</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Magnite</h3>
Magnite is one of the largest supply-side platform providers, or SSP, in online advertising. The firm was previously named The Rubicon Project (an online ad exchange) and became Magnite after merging with Telaria (an SSP focused mainly on streaming video providers) in 2020. The firm also purchased another of the leading SSPs within the CTV market, SpotX, in 2021 for $1.2 billion, cementing its long-term focus on grabbing market share in this area. The firm generates nearly 45% of its revenue from the programmatic sale of CTV ad inventory, 35% from mobile online sites and apps, and the remaining from websites accessed via computer.
In light of the recent options history for Magnite, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Magnite</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,585,237, the MGNI's price is down by -2.13%, now at $20.18. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 15 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Magnite</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $17.5.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Magnite, which currently sits at a price target of $15. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Needham lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $20.
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 Magnite with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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Magnite Unusual Options Activity For February 11

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Shares of Lyft and Mobileye are trading lower after rising on Monday following a TechCrunch report indicating the companies will launch robotaxis as soon as 2026.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been put on ice. Staffers have been told to halt all work, and the agency's Washington headquarters has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cfpb">reportedly been shut down</a>. 
While this unprecedented move raises serious concerns about consumer rights, it also presents a potential opportunity for investors. ETFs with significant exposure to banks, payday lenders, and credit reporting agencies may benefit if looser regulations translate into higher profit margins.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43451675/bessent-freezes-consumer-financial-protection-bureau-work-leaving-lawsuits-against-jpmorgan-bank-of-america-capital-one-in-limbo">Bessent Freezes Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Work Leaving Lawsuits Against JPMorgan, Bank Of America, Capital One In Limbo</a>
Banking &amp; Financial Sector ETFs: The Biggest Beneficiaries?
Big banks have frequently clashed with the CFPB over issues ranging from overdraft fees to consumer lending practices. With the watchdog out of commission, major financial institutions could see reduced compliance costs and potentially higher profits. 
Investors looking to capitalize on this regulatory shift might consider ETFs with heavy bank exposure, such as:
<ul>
<li>Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>): This fund tracks large U.S. financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), and Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>). </li>
<li>Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>): This ETF could benefit if regulatory rollbacks allow banks to expand lending operations with fewer restrictions. Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), Bank Of America and Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) are among the top holdings of the ETF.</li>
<li>iShares U.S. Financials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>): Another broad financial sector play, IYF provides exposure to insurance firms, banks, and capital markets. Among its top holdings are S&amp;P Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGI#NYSE">SPGI</a>), BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) and Wells Fargo.</li>
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FinTech &amp; Alternative Lending: Risky Yet Promising
The CFPB has been a thorn in the side of payday lenders and fintech firms, often cracking down on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42836870/warren-buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-subsidiary-sued-over-unaffordable-loans-2008-style-predatory-loan-approval-tactics">predatory lending practices</a>. With enforcement on hold, companies like LendingClub (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LC#NYSE">LC</a>) may operate with fewer regulatory headaches. That makes fintech-focused ETFs worth watching, such as:
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<li>Global X FinTech ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FINX#NASDAQ">FINX</a>): This fund invests in innovative financial technology firms that could benefit from a more relaxed regulatory environment. Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) and Fiserv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) sit at the top of the portfolio distribution.</li>
<li>iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVAL#BATS">SVAL</a>): It is an equal-weighted equity index tracking the Russell 2000 Focused Value Select Index which measures the performance of small-cap U.S. companies&nbsp;including LendingClub.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Background</h3>
The CFPB, created in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, has been — according to advocates — a necessary watchdog keeping financial institutions in check. 
For example, the CFPB has <a href="https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/twelve-years-of-protecting-consumers-and-honest-businesses/#:~:text=Here%27s%20a%20look%20at%20some,CFPB%20enforcement%20and%20supervision%20work">recovered</a> over $17.5 billion for consumers affected by fraudulent or predatory practices.
It has also <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/consumer-protection/how-cfpb-changes-could-impact-consumers-a2527371632/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">established</a> rules to limit overdraft fees and reduce credit card late fees, aiming to protect consumers from excessive charges.
Meanwhile, critics — especially from the banking industry (i.e., JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon) — argue <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/42024453/if-youre-in-a-knife-fight-you-better-damn-well-bring-a-knife-jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-calls-for-a-stand-against-regulation">it&#8217;s a regulatory burden</a>.
Now, with an abrupt directive for staff to ‘stand down' and stop all work, the agency's future is uncertain.
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For a second straight year, the Super Bowl has broken a viewership record with 126 million viewers watching the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/02/43583513/eagles-fly-over-chiefs-40-22-as-super-bowl-lix-tests-potential-137-million-viewership-for-fox">Kansas City Chiefs.</a>
What Happened: A lopsided victory for the Eagles over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX appears to have had a minimal impact on viewership for media rights partner Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOX#NASDAQ">FOX</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>), which was able to secure $7 million to $8 million for most <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/01/43324031/super-bowl-lix-commercials-hit-record-8-million-how-fox-corporation-can-win-from-nfl-championship">30-second ad slots</a>.
New <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/fox-projects-super-bowl-lix-averaged-record-126-million-u-s-viewers#:~:text=Fox%20Sports%20is%20projecting%20a,as%20the%20NFL's%20digital%20platforms.">data </a>from Fox and Nielsen says an average of 126 million viewers watched Super Bowl LIX, up 2% from<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/24/02/37109382/super-bowl-lviii-sets-modern-day-viewership-record-how-did-nfl-championship-compare-to-apollo-11-mo"> last year's record 123.7 million.</a>
Viewership peaked at 135.7 million average viewers around the 8 p.m. ET to 8:15 p.m. ET time slot, which was in the second quarter.
The game was shown on Fox, Fox Deportes, Telemundo and streamed on Tubi and NFL digital channels.
Super Bowl LIX set a Super Bowl record for streaming with 14.5 million average viewers, including 13.6 million on Tubi.
This marks the second straight year with a viewership record for the Super Bowl if the figures hold in the final Nielsen and internal figures. This would also mark the third straight year of an average of 100 million or more viewers.
Several years ago Super Bowl viewership dipped below 100 million viewers, but new tracking for streaming and out-of-home viewership has inflated the numbers to likely more accurate figures.
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Why It's Important: The record average viewership and peak audience indicate that fears of viewers dropping off were exaggerated.
The Eagles held a commanding 24-0 lead at halftime before winning 40-22. There was some concern that the companies spending millions on advertisements in the second half of the game could see fewer viewers.
Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance also drew criticism on social media from many people who would have preferred musicians from genres other than rap to perform. The viewership figures likely indicate that the halftime show was among the most watched parts of the game. The final viewership figures will be released later this week, and more game details will be provided.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/02/43548933/exclusive-super-bowl-lix-viewers-more-excited-about-nfl-game-kendrick-lamar-commercials-or-taylor-swift-63-say">A Benzinga survey </a>ahead of the game saw 63% of people say they were most interested in watching the game, with 19% saying they were most interested in the commercials and 11% saying they were most interested in Lamar's halftime show.
The record Super Bowl viewership comes as 2024 NFL viewership was down overall, but saw several records set. Overall NFL viewership averaged 17.5 million viewers per game, down 2% year-over-year. This total marked the sixth highest in NFL history.
NFL Playoffs viewership averaged 35.2 million, not including the Super Bowl, which was down 9% year-over-year.
Streaming companies like Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) owned Prime Video set records <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/01/43013529/amazon-scores-record-with-steelers-ravens-nfl-playoffs-stream-how-game-stacks-up-with-other-media-streamers">for streaming viewership</a> with games during the season. 
Netflix's two Christmas Day games averaged 24.1 million and 24.3 million viewers, marking the most-streamed regular season NFL games. Amazon saw an overall boost to its viewership during the season with its NFL Playoffs game breaking company records.
FOX Price Action: Fox stock is up 0.5% to $50.62 on Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $25.82 to $52.54. Fox stock is up 9.5% year-to-date in 2025 and 80.7% over the last year.
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Benchmark analyst Cody Acree reiterated Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSEM#NASDAQ">TSEM</a>) with a Buy and a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSEM/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">$60&nbsp;price target</a>.
Tower Semiconductor reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43593383/tower-semiconductor-q4-earnings-beats-eps-estimates-expands-ai-chip-production-for-2025-growth" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal fourth-quarter</a> revenue growth of 10% to $387.19 million, marginally beating the analyst estimate of $387.13 million. The adjusted EPS of $0.59 beat the consensus estimate of $0.52. 
Led by continued AI Data Center strength in its RF Infrastructure business, which grew 126% year over year, Tower Semiconductor turned in solid overall results that aligned with Street revenue expectations and were $0.04 above the consensus earnings estimates.
After starting the year at the company&#8217;s cyclical trough quarter, Tower Semiconductor delivered increasingly encouraging results as the year progressed. It ended on a high note, posting 5% sequential and 10% annual revenue growth.
The analyst commented that the company&#8217;s outlook was equally encouraging. Its March quarter guidance matched the Street consensus and projected that its fiscal 2025 revenue would grow both annually and sequentially through the year. Material momentum anticipated acceleration during the second half.
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Having covered Tower Semiconductor for many years, Acree has observed the company through many good and challenging times. With the benefit of that experience, he noted this call as calm and confident, with a level of momentum that left him enthusiastic.
The analyst noted Tower Semiconductor is well positioned to capitalize on the early days of the following industry upcycle and its rapidly increasing leverage to AI Data Center expansion.
While management&#8217;s tone was broadly encouraging, not everything was positive, per the analyst. The company is anticipating its Mobile business to decline at a high-teens pace through fiscal 2025 due to the weakness in the Chinese Android market. Margins were a little lighter than Acree initially anticipated due to the inclusion of incremental production costs against the ramp of their newest 300mm capacity.
Tower Semiconductor&#8217;s strong fourth-quarter Infrastructure results capped off a year that saw its segment revenue grow to $241 million, an annual growth of 69%, and its Silicon Photonics (SiPho) business during the quarter grew to $42 million, up 220% year over year.
Acree forecasts that the business will grow to $215 million in fiscal 2025 and $300 million in fiscal 2026, up 105% and 40%, respectively. Thus, SiPho will likely be Tower Semiconductor&#8217;s largest growth driver and most profitable division.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Consistent with what Acree just heard from both MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc and Semtech Corp, Tower Semiconductor has seen reduced orders for Active Copper Cable products from these customers as Nvidia Corp is planning an architectural shift with its next-generation GPU.
According to the analyst, Tower Semiconductor&#8217;s SiPho portfolio provides the building blocks for Pluggable Optical Modules, where Tower integrates photonic elements (such as equalizers, waveguides, modulators, and detectors) onto a silicon substrate.
Aside from SiPho, Tower&#8217;s Infrastructure business is led by its SiGe process technology, where the company offers transimpedance amplifiers and line drivers for optical transceivers (radios) for optical networks and linear equalizers for Active Copper Cables and clock and data recovery solutions for Active Electrical Cables.
In these specialty process technologies, Acree noted Tower Semiconductor holds the number one market share position, supplying about 2/3rds of the industry&#8217;s optical transceiver components and an even higher share in SiPho, where the company offers 100G &amp; 200G per lane solutions with its capability reaching the first in volume production of 1.6T products.
The analyst noted that the company is in the process of a $350 million capacity expansion project specifically for its SiGe and SiPho capability. SiGe is expanding at the San Antonio and Migdal HaEmek factories, and incremental tools are being added at the Newport Beach factory.
In its RF Mobile business, predominantly RF-SOI used in switches for smartphones, this segment contributed $92 million, or 24% of revenue, in the fourth quarter, falling 19% annually.
Additionally, Tower Semiconductor&#8217;s 300mm Uozu, Japan facility supports multiple processes across its RF portfolio, Mobile, and Infrastructure. This fab is currently operating at 90% utilization, beyond its target maximum of 85%.
TSEM Price Action: TSEM stock is down 1.32% at $46.34 at the last check Tuesday. 
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Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares are trading lower Tuesday after competitor BYD Co (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>) announced plans to include <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43620349/tesla-still-on-track-to-launch-autonomous-ride-hailing-in-austin-by-june-says-elon-musk">self-driving technology in its vehicles</a>.
What To Know: At a China-based launch event late Monday, BYD founder and chairman Wang Chuanfu announced that advanced smart driving will become a standard feature on BYD cars, according to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/11/byd-rolls-out-driver-assist-tech-for-evs-with-deepseeks-ai-help.html">CNBC</a>.
BYD previously took a more cautious approach to autonomous vehicles, but now appears to be leaning into the technology. Tesla shares traded lower on the news as the Elon Musk-led company is seen as one of the leaders in autonomous driving technology. It&#8217;s worth noting that BYD <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42780142/chinese-player-byd-overtakes-tesla-yet-again-as-worlds-biggest-ev-seller-in-q4">overtook Tesla</a> as the world's largest battery electric vehicle seller in the fourth quarter. 
At the event on Monday, BYD said it will release the &#8220;DiPilot&#8221; assisted driving system across its entire vehicle lineup. The company&#8217;s low-cost vehicle priced at 69,800 yuan ($9,555) will include the assisted driving system making the company the first automaker in China to offer self-driving technology for a vehicle priced below 70,000 yuan. 
BYD also announced that it will integrate AI capabilities from Chinese startup DeepSeek, who reportedly developed an open-source LLM in a couple of months at a much lower cost than competitors. The China-based automaker expects the self-driving technology to improve safety and the AI implementation to help improve the technology over time. 
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The report indicates that BYD launched more than 20 models with its new driver-assistance technology on Monday. 
Meanwhile, Tesla on Monday announced that it&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43620349/tesla-still-on-track-to-launch-autonomous-ride-hailing-in-austin-by-june-says-elon-musk">&#8220;still on track&#8221;</a> to launch autonomous ride-hailing services in Austin in June. Musk said in a post on <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1889006561541882170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">X</a> that the EV maker remains on track to roll out the offering to &#8220;many cities&#8221; across the U.S. later this year. 
&#8220;The threshold is achieving safety far in excess of the average human driver &#8230; Ultimately autonomous,&#8221; Musk said. 
Tesla&#8217;s Full-Self Driving has not yet been approved in China. Musk previously said it could be available as soon as the end of 2024. On an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43321103/tesla-q4-earnings-highlights-revenue-miss-eps-miss-ev-updates-automaker-says-2025-will-be-a-seminal-year">earnings call</a> last month, the Tesla chief said the delays were due to local restrictions that make it difficult to quickly develop a compliant version of the system.
&#8220;2025 will be a seminal year in Tesla&#8217;s history as FSD (Supervised) continues to rapidly improve with the aim of ultimately exceeding human levels of safety,&#8221; the company said in the release.
TSLA Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/tsla">Tesla shares</a> were down 5.60% at $331.17 at the time of publication Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Meme coins continue to draw attention in the cryptocurrency market, but SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci believes their speculative nature <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-crypto-meme-coins">could have negative consequences.</a>
What Happened: In an <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/02/10/bitcoin-now-represents-what-prices-shouldve-been-in-2022-says-anthony-scaramucci.html">interview</a> with CNBC on Tuesday, Scaramucci cautioned that the frenzy surrounding meme coins risks distorting perceptions of Bitcoin, making some investors question its legitimacy as an asset.
&#8220;When Becky [Quick] is interviewing Warren Buffett and he&#8217;s talking about cryptocurrency, this is the stuff that would aggravate him,&#8221; Scaramucci said, referring to meme coins. &#8220;People think, ‘Okay, well maybe Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is just a very big meme coin.'&#8221;
Scaramucci's comments come as tokens like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43605114/dave-portnoy-holds-millions-in-bitcoin-and-xrp-but-heres-why-he-concluded-his-heart-is-too-big-for-this-space">Dave Portnoy's JAILSTOOL</a> and various politically themed meme coins continue to attract speculative interest.
Portnoy's JailStool coin, launched during Super Bowl weekend, initially surged to a market cap of over $200 million but has since seen its market cap drop significantly and currently stands at $43 million.
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Why It Matters: Despite their popularity, Scaramucci remains skeptical about their long-term value.
&#8220;These are gambling tokens,&#8221; he said, comparing the mania around meme coins to historical speculative bubbles.
Scaramucci reiterated his firm's focus on established digital assets with real-world applications. &#8220;I own Bitcoin, Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), Avalanche (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/avax/usd">AVAX</a>). We have a position in Polkadot (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/dot/usd">DOT</a>) and things like that. These are assets that we think are going to grow in the world of tokenization.&#8221;
Meme coins have been a contentious topic in the broader crypto landscape, with some arguing that they drive engagement, while others view them as distractions that undermine the credibility of the market. 
While Scaramucci acknowledged that many people are having fun with meme coins, he cautioned that this activity can be risky. 
He highlighted the concern that these speculative assets could create a sense of &#8220;contagion&#8221; and lead some to believe that Bitcoin is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43605114/dave-portnoy-holds-millions-in-bitcoin-and-xrp-but-heres-why-he-concluded-his-heart-is-too-big-for-this-space">simply &#8220;a very big meme coin.&#8221;</a>
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Pharmacy retailer CVS Health Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) is scheduled to report its fourth quarter 2024 earnings on Wednesday, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n42945147/cvs-health-to-hold-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-earnings-conference-call" rel="noreferrer noopener">February 12</a>.
Wall Street estimates fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of $0.94 and sales of $97.20 billion, with 2024 adjusted EPS of $5.18 and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">sales of $371.83 billion</a>.
Morgan Stanley notes that key areas to watch include cost trends, Medicare Advantage enrollment (estimated at 7.3%), and expectations for when and how the Medicare Advantage business might improve.
So far, reports from managed care organizations this quarter have shown higher costs and missed medical loss ratio (MLR) targets, making them cautious ahead of earnings.
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The medical loss ratio (MLR) is the percentage of insurance premium dollars spent on reimbursement for clinical services and activities to improve healthcare quality.
Last week, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) reported the fourth-quarter 2024 earnings and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43065141/analysts-maintain-optimism-for-unitedhealth-despite-mixed-q4-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">reaffirmed 2025 guidance</a>.
One-time revenue factors drove the higher MLR, while core cost trends stayed consistent. Hospital coding and specialty drug expenses impacted core cost trends.
Morgan Stanley notes that CVS shares have had a strong start in 2025, rising about 21% year-to-date, compared to a 2.5% gain for the S&amp;P 500 and a 6% increase for managed care peers. However, this only partially offsets the 45% decline in 2024.
CVS' valuation, at 9.1 times next-12-month earnings, has rebounded from its December 2024 lows and is closer to its five-year average of 9.5x. Still, it remains below its 10-year average of 11.2x and about 2.5x lower than the broader managed care group, suggesting the stock is relatively cheap with potential for further gains as the company executes its turnaround strategy.
Morgan Stanley keeps the price forecast of $63 and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVS/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">an Overweight rating</a>.
Price Action: CVS stock is down 0.07% at $54.25 at the last check on Tuesday.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Oklo.
Looking at options history for Oklo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>) we detected 40 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 45% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 16 are puts, for a total amount of $860,977 and 24, calls, for a total amount of $2,677,328.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $10.0 to $80.0 for Oklo over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Oklo stands at 969.89, with a total volume reaching 28,555.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Oklo, situated within the strike price corridor from $10.0 to $80.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Oklo Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739302229_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>OKLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$8.95</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$454.0K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>696</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.05</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$352.7K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$16.25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$15.65</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$313.0K</td>
<td>427</td>
<td>206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.75</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$8.75</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$228.4K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$8.55</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$207.2K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Oklo</h3>
Oklo Inc is developing advanced fission power plants to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. It is pursuing two complementary tracks to address this demand: providing reliable, commercial-scale energy to customers; and selling used nuclear fuel recycling services to the U.S. market. The Company plans to commercialize its liquid metal fast reactor technology with the Aurora powerhouse product line. The first commercial Aurora powerhouse is designed to produce up to 15 megawatts of electricity (MWe) on both recycled nuclear fuel and fresh fuel.
In light of the recent options history for Oklo, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Oklo</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 11,405,072, the price of OKLO is down by -1.28%, reaching $53.04.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 14 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Oklo</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $49.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Craig-Hallum lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $44. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wedbush persists with their Outperform rating on Oklo, maintaining a target price of $45. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B. Riley Securities persists with their Buy rating on Oklo, maintaining a target price of $58. 
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OKLO

Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on OKLO Options

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Vertiv Hldgs. Our analysis of options history for Vertiv Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>) revealed 51 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 41% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 19 were puts, with a value of $1,464,633, and 32 were calls, valued at $1,851,614.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $60.0 to $185.0 for Vertiv Hldgs over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Vertiv Hldgs stands at 1326.74, with a total volume reaching 14,248.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Vertiv Hldgs, situated within the strike price corridor from $60.0 to $185.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Vertiv Hldgs 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739302224_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$375.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$25.85</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$183.6K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$143.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>236</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$40.0</td>
<td>$39.55</td>
<td>$40.0</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$120.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$41.0</td>
<td>$40.0</td>
<td>$40.0</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$120.0K</td>
<td>376</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Vertiv Hldgs</h3>
Vertiv Holdings Co brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers vital applications run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. The company solves the important challenges faced by data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Its services include critical power, thermal management, racks and enclosures, monitoring and management, and other services. Its three business segments include the Americas, Asia Pacific; and Europe, Middle East &amp; Africa.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Vertiv Hldgs, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Vertiv Hldgs's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 5,275,855, with VRT's price down by -2.32%, positioned at $122.84.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 1 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Vertiv Hldgs</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $135.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Vertiv Hldgs, targeting a price of $145. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Melius Research lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $125.
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Vertiv Hldgs's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</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 RGTI usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 31 extraordinary options activities for Rigetti Computing. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 38% leaning bullish and 54% bearish. Among these notable options, 14 are puts, totaling $1,458,860, and 17 are calls, amounting to $735,247.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $6.0 and $17.0 for Rigetti Computing, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 Rigetti Computing'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 Rigetti Computing's whale activity within a strike price range from $6.0 to $17.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Rigetti Computing Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739302218_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>RGTI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$390.8K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.05</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$2.05</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$205.0K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$198.1K</td>
<td>561</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$152.4K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$102.2K</td>
<td>760</td>
<td>142</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Rigetti Computing</h3>
Rigetti Computing Inc is engaged in the business of full-stack quantum computing. Its proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides ultra-low latency integration with public and private clouds for high-performance practical quantum computing. The company has developed the industry's first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Rigetti Computing, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Rigetti Computing</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 55,044,663, the RGTI's price is up by 0.73%, now at $12.44. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 30 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Rigetti Computing</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $8.5.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B. Riley Securities keeps a Buy rating on Rigetti Computing with a target price of $8. 
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Rigetti Computing's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Northland Capital Markets analyst Ted Jackson upgraded Allient Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALNT#NASDAQ">ALNT</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and raised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ALNT/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the price forecast from $30 to $35</a>.
The analyst notes the industrial market is improving and expects the negative impact from a weaker vehicle market to lessen as FY25 progresses.
These trends enhance the confidence in the sales projections, and an improving margin structure driven by ongoing restructuring further strengthens the outlook for bottom-line growth, adds the analyst.
The analyst is comfortable with his fourth-quarter estimates, projecting a 14.9% year-over-year sales decline to $120 million, which is almost in line with the consensus of $119.7 million.
The analyst writes that Allient has encountered multiple challenges over the past year, including a weaker macro environment and a notable decline in demand from its two largest customers and expects these issues to ease as FY25 progresses.
For FY25, Jackson estimates sales to decline slightly from $527.9 million in FY24 to $518.2 million, while adjusted EBITDA is projected to grow by 16.6% to $68.9 million.
However, the analyst is concerned that the FY25 consensus sales estimate is slightly too high, particularly for second half of FY25, which stands at $268.0 million versus his estimate of $262.4 million.
Price Action: ALNT shares are up 7% at $26.30 at the last check Tuesday.
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JP Morgan analyst Reginald L. Smith <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SHOP/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">maintained an Overweight</a> rating on Shopify Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) after the company released its quarterly print Tuesday.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43622684/shopify-q4-earnings-31-revenue-surge-free-cash-flow-growth-gmv-hits-94-5-billion" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fourth-quarter revenue</a> increased 31% versus Smith&#8217;s 26% and the Street&#8217;s 27% estimates, driven by a 7 pt acceleration in Merchant Solutions (primarily payments) revenue.
Gross margin contracted ~150bps from the prior year to 48.1%, a touch below Smith and the Street estimates (impacted by PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pypl#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) revenue recognition change).
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GAAP operating expenses increased 15% to $887 million (32% of revenue), consistent with Smith and Street expectations of $879 million and $895 million and prior guidance (32%-33% of revenue).
The free cash flow margin of 21.7% was ~170bps ahead of Smith and Street&#8217;s guidance of 21%.
GMV increased 26%, consistent with a broader acceleration in payment volume. Total MRR of $178 million came below Smith and the Street&#8217;s $181 million and $182 million.
The attach rate was 2.98%, up 13bps, and ahead of Smith&#8217;s 2.91% and Street&#8217;s 2.94% estimates. The first-quarter guidance was solid but insufficient to support the current valuation.
Shopify guided to mid-20% revenue growth compared to Smith and Street&#8217;s 25% and low-20% gross profit growth versus Smith&#8217;s 24% and Street&#8217;s 23%.
That said, the guidance calls for low double-digit operating expense growth (about consistent with recent trends) and mid-teens free cash flow margin against Smith and Street&#8217;s 18%, which was towards the low end of investor expectations of ~20%.
Ultimately, guidance points to stability next quarter, which is reasonable considering Shopify delivers premium growth and solid profitability. However, Smith noted the expectations were for further free cash flow margin expansion or more substantial gross profit growth to justify the investment in operating expenses.&nbsp;&nbsp;
SHOP Price Action:&nbsp;Shopify stock is up 2.41% at $122.79 at the last check on Tuesday.
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CVS Health Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) will be reporting its fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Wall Street expects 94 cents in EPS and $97.20 billion in revenues as the company reports<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings?tickers=CVS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> before market hours</a>.
The stock is down 29.78% over the past year, up 22.72% YTD.
Let&#8217;s look at what the charts indicate for CVS stock and how the stock currently maps against Wall Street estimates.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CVS Stock Chart Bullish Ahead Of Q4 Earnings</h2>
CVS stock&#8217;s current trend shows a strong bullish outlook, with the stock price trading above its five, 20, and 50-day exponential moving averages. This indicates buying pressure, which is a positive signal for future bullish movements.
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However, technical signals present a mixed picture. CVS stock, at $54.34, trades below the eight-day simple moving average (SMA) of $55.17, signaling a bearish trend in the short term. Similarly, the 20-day SMA of $54.54 also signals a bearish stance, although this one is at a narrow margin.
On the positive side, the stock is above its 50-day SMA of $51.58, which is a bullish indicator. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is currently at 1.18, reinforcing a bullish sentiment. Furthermore, CVS Health&#8217;s Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 55.03, indicating that the stock is neither overbought nor oversold, leaving room for potential upward movement. 
However, the stock price remains below its 200-day SMA of $56.98, which introduces some resistance. 
Overall, while CVS Health has strong bullish signals in the short and medium term, resistance from longer-term averages may limit the upside until the stock decisively clears these levels. Investors should be mindful of the mixed signals and monitor for a break above key resistance points.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CVS Analysts See 17% Upside</h2>
Ratings &amp; Consensus Estimates:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVS/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> The consensus analyst rating</a> on CVS stock stands at a Buy currently with a price target of $78.63. Analysts from Evercore ISI Group, Truist Securities and Deutsche Bank recently released ratings for CVS stock, with an average price target of $63.67. This suggests a potential 17% upside for the stock.
CVS Stock Price Action: CVS stock was trading 0.11% lower at $54.25 at the time of publication Tuesday.
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Senseonics Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SENS#NYSE">SENS</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.15% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 48.76 million shares sold short, which is 8.43% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.0 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>Senseonics Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739301322_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Senseonics Holdings 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 Senseonics Holdings'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>, Senseonics Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.65%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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It's a battle of the stocks as Kraft Heinz Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NYSE">KHC</a>) and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>) prepare to release their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday</a>.
The technical indicators paint two very different pictures for these stocks, and both face crucial resistance levels as they approach their earnings reports.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kraft Heinz: Battling Bears &amp; Resistance</h2>
KHC stock has had a rough ride, down 19.09% over the past year and 4.39% year-to-date. Trading at $29.43, the stock is below its five, 20, and 50-day exponential moving averages, signaling a strong bearish trend. 
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The eight-day and 20-day simple moving averages (SMAs) are at $29.14 and $29.27, respectively, with the stock trading above them, suggesting short-term strength. 
However, the stock's MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) of a negative 0.28 indicates bearish sentiment. KHC stock also trades below its 50-day SMA of $30.15 and its 200-day SMA of $33.34, with its RSI (relative strength index) of 48.56 hints at neutral conditions. 
Any dip in RSI from here towards oversold conditions under 30, could set the stage for a possible rebound if earnings surprise positively.
Wall Street expects fourth-quarter earnings of 78 cents per share and $6.67 billion in revenue, per <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent021125&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Restaurant Brands: Riding The Bullish Wave</h2>
Restaurant Brands, the parent company of Tim Hortons and Burger King, is enjoying a more bullish outlook. Trading at $66.13, QSR stock is above its five, 20, and 50-day exponential moving averages, indicating strong buying pressure.
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The eight-day SMA of $63.58 and 20-day SMA of $62.25 signal further upward momentum, although the 200-day SMA at $69.00 presents resistance. 
With an RSI of 66.44, QSR is nearing overbought levels, signaling caution. 
Wall Street expects fourth-quarter earnings of 79 cents per share and $2.27 billion in revenue, per <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent021125&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Takeaways</h2>
Kraft Heinz faces a fight against bearish trends, but a strong earnings report could spark a rebound. 
Restaurant Brands is riding high but may hit resistance—investors should watch for signs of a pullback before jumping in.
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Typically, the response to a market downturn is to wait for the red ink to subside, then to pick up the discount. However, there&rsquo;s another way to play bearish cycles and that is to consider exchange-traded funds that profit on downcycles. Known as inverse ETFs, they&rsquo;re exactly what they sound like: financial vehicles that allow retail investors a convenient way to short the market.



But why bother with inverse ETFs when you can either directly short trouble securities or buy put options? Regarding the former approach, a pure short position is risky because of the contractual obligation to return borrowed shares necessary to initiate such a trade. As for the latter, options trading can be complex, even for the most well-versed expert.



That&rsquo;s why the ETF approach is so compelling. You buy units of ETFs just like buying individual shares of publicly traded companies. The one main risk factor to keep in mind is that exposure should be limited to no more than one trading session. Because of the daily compounding effect, holding inverse funds for a period of time can lead to value decay.



Still, if you&rsquo;re bearish, inverse ETFs offer convenience and accessibility. Below are three ideas to consider.



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<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/nvda1600-17-300x169.png" alt="Nvidia (NVDA) technology company. Nvidia stock"><div>Source: gguy / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Although it remains one of the top-performing enterprises, tech juggernaut Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nvda-stock-quote/">NVDA</a>) suffered badly in the recent market rout. Those who still believe that more downside is possible may consider the Direxion Daily NVDA Bear 1X Shares (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nvdd-stock-quote/">NVDD</a>). The NVDD is one of the more recent inverse ETFs, with Direxion launching the product in September last year.



As the name suggests, this is a one-name ETF: it attempts to match the inverse performance of NVDA stock and that&rsquo;s it. For those who are specifically bearish on Nvidia but not other tech players, the NVDD is almost like acquiring a put option. However, the benefit here is that unlike puts, the NVDD is unlikely to expire worthless.



Again, that doesn&rsquo;t mean you should hold onto the inverse fund for longer than a day. Rather, it&rsquo;s a more convenient way to short Nvidia. But why would anyone want to do that? Fundamentally, the race to offer processors that support artificial intelligence could become commoditized. Also, Nvidia&rsquo;s top enterprise customers may start developing their own AI chips.



<h2>Direxion Daily Crypto Industry Bear 1X Shares (REKT)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cryptos-1600-2-300x169.png" alt="Various cryptocurrency coins. Cryptos. Cryptocurrencies representing 3AC Crypto., ARBK Stock. cheap cryptos to buy on the rebound. Crypto trends. AI Cryptos"><div>Source: Wit Olszewski / Shutterstock</div></div>One of the challenges associated with the cryptocurrency sector is that in prior paradigms, there was no easy way to short the market. However, with the introduction of inverse ETFs, this practice is now available to retail investors. Better yet, you don&rsquo;t need to demonstrate advanced knowledge to participate, unlike options. Instead, you can acquire shares of the Direxion Daily Crypto Industry Bear 1X Shares (NYSEARCA:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/rekt-stock-quote/">REKT</a>).



Basically, as the cryptocurrency sector rises, REKT should move in the opposite direction. What makes this inverse fund so attractive is the wild volatility in the virtual currency ecosystem. When popular blockchain assets stumble, they tend to stumble hard. It&rsquo;s not out of the question for cryptos to lose 20% of value in just a few days. Indeed, that already happened recently.



Further, cryptos benefit from extreme bullish sentiment, characterized by holding on for dear life or HODL-ing. Therefore, it&rsquo;s not at all surprising to see cryptos bounce immediately higher. This often-violent seesawing effect allows speculators to trade REKT multiple times over a relatively short period of time.



<h2>ProShares Short QQQ (PSQ)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nasdaq1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Bright signs for Nasdaq (NDAQ) cover the Nasdaq building in Times Square. Best Nasdaq stocks for long haul. Nasdaq Stocks to Avoid"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>It takes a brave soul to short the mighty Nasdaq-100 index. However, if you feel you have what it takes to be a hero (or anti-hero as it were), you may consider ProShares Short QQQ (NYSEARCA:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/psq-stock-quote/">PSQ</a>). As the name implies, this ProShares fund seeks daily investment results that correspond to the <a href="https://www.proshares.com/our-etfs/leveraged-and-inverse/psq">inverse of the daily performance</a> of the Nasdaq.



To be sure, acquiring the PSQ is a risky endeavor. Yes, the Nasdaq-100 fell more than 8% in the trailing month. However, this index encompasses some of the most relevant and powerful innovators. At the same time, the technical performance of the underlying Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/qqq-stock-quote/">QQQ</a>) is weak. While QQQ managed to bounce off its 200-day moving average, it&rsquo;s still well off its 50 DMA.



Plus, one must consider the fundamentals. Many tech enterprises &ndash; including the aforementioned Nvidia &ndash; appear overvalued on paper. If they can&rsquo;t meet analysts&rsquo; expectations regarding earnings and sales, investors may abandon ship. That would be negative for the tech sector but a positive development for the PSQ. If you have nerves of steel, it could be one of the inverse ETFs to consider.



On the date of publication, Josh Enomoto did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.&nbsp;The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.



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