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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$36.1K</td>
<td>11.9K</td>
<td>94.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>744</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>634</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$59.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>227</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEVI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIRK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>165</td>
<td>111</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td>129</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$334.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$45.1K</td>
<td>228</td>
<td>46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4650.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td>761</td>
<td>34</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 190 contract(s) at a $430.00 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 $36.1K, with a price of $191.0 per contract. There were 11932 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 94113 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.4K, with a price of $1243.0 per contract. There were 4125 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 744 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FUN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUN#NYSE">FUN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 21 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 2006 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 634 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.2K, with a price of $790.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 227 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LEVI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 90 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.8K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 2612 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 170 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BIRK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 111 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 111 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.7K, with a price of $295.0 per contract. There were 165 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 111 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MCD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 266 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $255.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.5K, with a price of $535.0 per contract. There were 129 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $440.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $334.9K, with a price of $4785.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 70 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 56 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.1K, with a price of $1026.0 per contract. There were 228 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 46 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $4650.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.0K, with a price of $41000.0 per contract. There were 761 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 34 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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TSLA

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

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 Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CHPT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.50</td>
<td>$88.0K</td>
<td>23.4K</td>
<td>22.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FAST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$51.6K</td>
<td>312</td>
<td>542</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>330</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>40.5K</td>
<td>217</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>202</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$47.8K</td>
<td>10.8K</td>
<td>121</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>406</td>
<td>63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPIR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$185.8K</td>
<td>199</td>
<td>47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>97</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For CHPT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 22000 contract(s) at a $1.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $88.0K, with a price of $4.0 per contract. There were 23407 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22613 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FAST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAST#NASDAQ">FAST</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 56 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 287 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.6K, with a price of $180.0 per contract. There were 312 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 542 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on January 3, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $1125.0 per contract. There were 1772 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 330 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ENVX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENVX#NASDAQ">ENVX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 385 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 40588 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 217 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ACHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.0K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 13 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 202 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 56 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.8K, with a price of $797.0 per contract. There were 10890 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 121 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 385 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 31 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.9K, with a price of $1645.0 per contract. There were 406 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 63 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SPIR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPIR#NYSE">SPIR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 231 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 140 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 38 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $185.8K, with a price of $4890.0 per contract. There were 199 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 47 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 749 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $3158.0 per contract. There were 97 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 32 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

ACHR

CHPT

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10 Industrials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

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 Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>20.3K</td>
<td>63.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$257.50</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
<td>21.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$106.5K</td>
<td>11.1K</td>
<td>11.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$465.00</td>
<td>$53.9K</td>
<td>16.4K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$63.7K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$38.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>792</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WULF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>724</td>
<td>604</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$42.8K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
<td>226</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 348 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 20313 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 63233 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on January 3, 2025. Parties traded 306 contract(s) at a $257.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 46 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $97.0 per contract. There were 9712 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21870 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 203 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 710 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $106.5K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 11107 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11067 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 231 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $296.0 per contract. There were 4099 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8295 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 84 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 83 contract(s) at a $465.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.9K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 16455 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4863 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 84 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 12 contract(s) at a $100.00 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 $33.6K, with a price of $2802.0 per contract. There were 1624 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4230 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 56 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1275 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.7K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 11712 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1847 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 112 contract(s) at a $82.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.6K, with a price of $345.0 per contract. There were 1170 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 792 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WULF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 749 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.9K, with a price of $254.0 per contract. There were 724 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 604 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CLSK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 385 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.8K, with a price of $428.0 per contract. There were 8622 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 226 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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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</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 SBUX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Starbucks.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 55% bullish and 44%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $29,250, and 8, calls, for a total amount of $356,084.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $70.0 to $99.0 for Starbucks during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Starbucks's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Starbucks's significant trades, within a strike price range of $70.0 to $99.0, over the past month.
<h3>Starbucks Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735319744_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>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$2.37</td>
<td>$2.33</td>
<td>$2.37</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
<td>$134.6K</td>
<td>917</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$40.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td>621</td>
<td>170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$33.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.84</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>848</td>
<td>285</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Starbucks</h3>
Starbucks is one of the most widely recognized restaurant brands in the world, operating more than 40,000 stores across more than 80 countries as of the end of fiscal 2024. The firm operates in three segments: North America, international markets, and channel development (grocery and ready-to-drink beverage). The coffee chain generates revenue from company-operated stores, royalties, sales of equipment and products to license partners, ready-to-drink beverages, packaged coffee sales, and single-serve products.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Starbucks, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Starbucks Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,821,123, the SBUX's price is up by 0.42%, now at $92.25. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 32 days.</li>
</ul>
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</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 AMAT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities for Applied Mat. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 52% leaning bullish and 41% bearish. Among these notable options, 9 are puts, totaling $508,082, and 8 are calls, amounting to $841,880.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $115.0 to $220.0 for Applied Mat over the recent three 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 Applied Mat'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 Applied Mat's whale trades within a strike price range from $115.0 to $220.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Applied Mat Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735319739_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>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$11.1</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$444.0K</td>
<td>735</td>
<td align="right">403</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$18.85</td>
<td>$18.65</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$110.9K</td>
<td>146</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$100.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">153</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$19.7</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$100.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$10.65</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$87.2K</td>
<td>888</td>
<td align="right">81</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials Inc is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Applied Mat, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Applied Mat's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,007,647, the price of AMAT is down -1.41% at $165.18. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 48 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Applied Mat</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $194.66666666666666.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Bernstein keeps a Outperform rating on Applied Mat with a target price of $210. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $210. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley downgraded its action to Underweight with a price target of $164. 
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Upstart Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</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 UPST usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 27 extraordinary options activities for Upstart Hldgs. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 29% leaning bullish and 70% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $100,450, and 25 are calls, amounting to $1,792,031.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $30.0 to $100.0 for Upstart Hldgs during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Upstart Hldgs's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Upstart Hldgs's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $30.0 to $100.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Upstart Hldgs Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735319734_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>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$38.55</td>
<td>$36.85</td>
<td>$37.3</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$167.8K</td>
<td>71</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$158.0K</td>
<td>378</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$42.5</td>
<td>$40.0</td>
<td>$42.5</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$136.0K</td>
<td>380</td>
<td align="right">32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$12.55</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$12.32</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$123.2K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$12.05</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$11.99</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$119.9K</td>
<td>129</td>
<td align="right">103</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Upstart Hldgs</h3>
Upstart Holdings Inc provides credit services. The company provides a proprietary, cloud-based, artificial intelligence lending platform. The platform aggregates consumer demand for loans and connects it to the network of Upstart AI-enabled bank partners. Upstart's platform includes personal loans, automotive retail and refinance loans, home equity lines of credit and small dollar loans.
<h3>Where Is Upstart Hldgs Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,124,883, with UPST's price down by -6.71%, positioned at $67.2.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 46 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Upstart Hldgs</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $84.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from JP Morgan lowers its rating to Underweight with a new price target of $57. 
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&#x2A; An analyst from Redburn Atlantic upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $95. 
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The U.S. trade deficit in goods increased to $102.86 billion in November, from a revised gap of $98.3 billion in the previous month and versus market estimates of a $100.7 billion deficit.
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<li>iLearningEngines, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AILE#NASDAQ">AILE</a>) shares shot up 382% to $0.7800. iLearningEngines recently announced it voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.</li>
<li>Shares of SES AI Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SES#NYSE">SES</a>)got a boost, surging 43% to $2.0305.</li>
<li>Quantum-Si incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSI#NASDAQ">QSI</a>) shares were also up, gaining 36% to $2.9299.</li>
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<li>Exodus Movement, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXOD#NASDAQ">EXOD</a>) shares dropped 15% to $40.02.</li>
<li>Shares of zSpace, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZSPC#NASDAQ">ZSPC</a>) were down 12% to $12.20.</li>
<li>Gaxos.ai Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GXAI#NASDAQ">GXAI</a>) was down, falling 21% to $2.8200. Gaxos.ai announced $4 million registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.7% to $70.12 while gold traded down 1% at $2,628.50.
Silver traded down 1.6% to $29.910 on Friday, while copper fell 0.3% to $4.1165.
Euro zone
European shares were mostly higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.39%, Germany's DAX gained 0.42% and France's CAC 40 rose 0.69%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.16%, while London's FTSE 100 slipped 0.02%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mixed on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 1.80%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.06%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 0.04% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 0.29%.
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<li>U.S. wholesale inventories declined by 0.2% month-over-month to $902 billion in November compared to a revised 0.1% gain in the previous month and versus market estimates of a 0.2% increase.</li>
<li>The U.S. trade deficit in goods increased to $102.86 billion in November, from a revised gap of $98.3 billion in the previous month and versus market estimates of a $100.7 billion deficit.</li>
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Coeptis Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COEP#NASDAQ">COEP</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">shares are trading lower on Friday.</a>
The firm announced plans to implement a 1-for-20 reverse stock split, which <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42700487/coeptis-therapeutics-announces-reverse-stock-split" rel="noreferrer noopener">will take effect </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42700487/coeptis-therapeutics-announces-reverse-stock-split" rel="noreferrer noopener">on December 31</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42700487/coeptis-therapeutics-announces-reverse-stock-split" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
The decision follows authorization from the company's board of directors and majority stockholders. The reverse stock split aims to help the company meet the Nasdaq Capital Market's minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share, which is necessary to maintain its listing on the exchange.
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Under the terms of the reverse stock split, every 20 shares of the company's outstanding common stock will be converted into one share. The split will not result in fractional shares, as any fractional shares will be rounded up to the next whole number.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, COEP stock has lost over 20% in the past month.
Yesterday, &nbsp;the company announced the completion of its acquisition of the NexGenAI Affiliates Network platform&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42682156/coeptis-therapeutics-makes-bold-strides-in-innovation-with-the-acquisition-of-nexgenai-affiliates-" rel="noreferrer noopener">and the launch of Coeptis Technologies.</a>
This new division is designed to diversify the company's growth potential, specifically in highly regulated industries like biotech, pharmaceuticals, and multi-level marketing.
The NexGenAI Affiliates Network platform, developed by NexGenAI Solutions Group, is an AI-powered marketing software and robotic process automation (RPA) solution.
This tool helps marketers process large volumes of data, optimize campaigns, improve customer engagement, and streamline operations—key factors for success in the competitive and regulated sectors Coeptis serves.
Price Action: COEP shares are trading lower by 22.5% to $0.1636&nbsp;at last check Friday.
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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in PG often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Procter &amp; Gamble. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 12% bullish and 50% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $35,346, and 7 calls, totaling $323,475.
<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 $110.0 and $180.0 for Procter &amp; Gamble, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Procter &amp; Gamble options trades today is 652.86 with a total volume of 671.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Procter &amp; Gamble's big money trades within a strike price range of $110.0 to $180.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Procter &amp; Gamble 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735318832_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>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$90.3K</td>
<td>919</td>
<td align="right">139</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$167.50</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>252</td>
<td align="right">184</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$12.15</td>
<td>$12.28</td>
<td>$157.50</td>
<td>$49.1K</td>
<td>225</td>
<td align="right">68</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$35.3K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.75</td>
<td>$13.55</td>
<td>$14.08</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>396</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Procter &amp; Gamble</h3>
Since its founding in 1837, Procter &amp; Gamble has become one of the world's largest consumer product manufacturers, generating more than $80 billion in annual sales. It operates with a lineup of leading brands, including more than 20 that generate north of $1 billion each in annual global sales, such as Tide laundry detergent, Charmin toilet paper, Pantene shampoo, and Pampers diapers. Sales outside its home turf represent more than half of the firm's consolidated total.
<h3>Current Position of Procter &amp; Gamble</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,331,013, the price of PG is down -0.05% at $170.08. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 26 days.</li>
</ul>
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Home Depot. Our analysis of options history for Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) revealed 12 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 33% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 9 were puts, with a value of $519,025, and 3 were calls, valued at $103,879.
<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 $250.0 and $415.0 for Home Depot, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Home Depot options trades today is 467.33 with a total volume of 6,016.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Home Depot's big money trades within a strike price range of $250.0 to $415.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Home Depot Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735318827_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>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$387.50</td>
<td>$204.6K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$22.0</td>
<td>$20.85</td>
<td>$21.1</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$90.7K</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$11.35</td>
<td>$11.15</td>
<td>$11.35</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$45.4K</td>
<td>666</td>
<td>41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$387.50</td>
<td>$36.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>562</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$35.7K</td>
<td>171</td>
<td>98</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and the recent tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Home Depot, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Home Depot</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 573,396, the price of HD is down -0.45% at $393.36. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 60 days.</li>
</ul>
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In Home Depot Options

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in RCL often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 12 options trades for Royal Caribbean Gr. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 8% bullish and 33% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $242,889, and 11 calls, totaling $889,036.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $50.0 and $280.0 for Royal Caribbean Gr, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Royal Caribbean Gr's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Royal Caribbean Gr's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $50.0 to $280.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735318822_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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$26.5</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$242.8K</td>
<td align="right">357</td>
<td align="right">92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$159.3</td>
<td>$156.75</td>
<td>$157.44</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$157.6K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$169.25</td>
<td>$166.1</td>
<td>$167.64</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$134.0K</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$51.15</td>
<td>$50.1</td>
<td>$51.15</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$112.5K</td>
<td align="right">221</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$163.7</td>
<td>$160.8</td>
<td>$162.31</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$97.3K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 68 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in 2021.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Royal Caribbean Gr, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 342,152, the price of RCL is down by -2.26%, reaching $231.84.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 34 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Royal Caribbean Gr</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 $285.4.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Royal Caribbean Gr, targeting a price of $272. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, maintaining a target price of $310. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $287. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Goldman Sachs keeps a Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $275. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $283. 
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With over 160 locations across the U.S., Drybar became a staple for salon-goers, raking in loyal customers with its no-cut, no-color blowout-only concept.&nbsp;
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Seven years into running Drybar, Webb's personal life hit a breaking point. Her marriage to cofounder Cameron Webb ended after 16 years. Her mother lost a battle with cancer. To make matters worse, her teenage son struggled with addiction and entered rehab.
"Am I ruining my family? Our lives?" Webb recalled asking herself during this turbulent period, as described in her recent book The Messy Truth.
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Like many entrepreneurs, Webb threw herself into her work, using it as a buffer against emotional pain. Drybar's runaway success distracted her from dealing with the cracks in her personal life.&nbsp;
"We distract ourselves when we don't want to deal with stuff," she said, reflecting on those years. But as the pressures mounted, so did the toll on her mental health. In 2018, she hit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42487831/this-ceos-journey-from-rock-bottom-to-100m-success-i-hated-my-job-quit-in-secret-and-built-showpo-over-glasses-of-red-wine">rock bottom</a>, a chapter she described as her "Great Depression."
A turning point came during a conversation with Brené Brown, the celebrated author and professor of social work. "She helped me realize I hadn't processed the trauma from my divorce, my mother's death or the guilt I felt over my son's struggles," Webb shared.&nbsp;
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That realization prompted her to adopt mental health strategies that have since become non-negotiables in her life. Therapy, meditation, journaling and exercise became part of her routine.&nbsp;
"Talking it through with somebody is a big deal," Webb said, adding that writing down her feelings helped her process emotions and find relief. "Get that stuff out of your head and onto paper," she advised. "It's so alleviating."
Today, Webb still juggles entrepreneurial roles – she cofounded the massage startup Squeeze and serves as president of Canopy, a humidifier brand – but she's no longer chasing success at the expense of her well-being.&nbsp;
"I could never see myself working myself into the ground [again] the way I did when we were growing Drybar," she told CNBC Make It. Her leadership philosophy has evolved as well.&nbsp;
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CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBAT#NASDAQ">CBAT</a>) shares are moving higher on Friday after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42701194/cbak-energy-technology-inc-announces-significant-orders-from-anker-innovations-totaling-around-usd">company announced</a> it secured orders from Anker Innovations. 
What To Know: CBAK&#8217;s subsidiary, Nanjing CBAL New Energy Technology, received orders from Anker totaling about $30 million to $35 million in value throughout 2024. Anker, one of the company&#8217;s top 5 customers, has consistently placed orders with CBAK since 2022.
The orders are generally for battery cells, including the Model 32140 large LFP cylindrical batteries. Anker utilizes these batteries for its portable power supply products.
&#8220;We are excited to have been added to Anker Innovations&#8217; qualified supplier list and to become their largest suppliers of LFP battery cells. This marks an important milestone in our partnership, and we look forward to further strengthening our relationship,&#8221; said Zhiguang Hu, CEO of CBAK Energy.
&#8220;With the growing demand for our products, we are fully committed to meeting these needs, and our manufacturing facilities are operating at full capacity. This reinforces our dedication to product quality and reliability, which we believe has earned us the trust of leading companies like Anker Innovations.&#8221;
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CBAT Price Action: At the time of writing, CBAK stock is trading 18.4% higher at $1.08, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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On Friday, AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AER#NYSE">AER</a>) announced that it has entered into a sale and leaseback agreement with TAAG Angola Airlines for one new Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42457283/aercap-signs-lease-agreements-for-two-boeing-737-aircraft-with-aloula-aviation" rel="noreferrer noopener">787-9 aircraft</a>.
The aircraft is set to be delivered to TAAG in February 2025 as part of the airline's ongoing fleet modernization efforts.
This transaction marks a significant milestone, as AerCap becomes the first lessor to introduce the Boeing 787 to TAAG.
Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap, expressed enthusiasm about the new partnership, highlighting that the 787-9 will help TAAG expand its network across Africa, Europe, and Asia with one of the most fuel-efficient widebody aircraft available.
"As part of their fleet modernization program, the 787 will enable TAAG expand their network across&nbsp;Africa,&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;and&nbsp;Asia&nbsp;with one of the most fuel-efficient widebody aircraft on the market and support them in meeting customer demand," said Kelly.
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The aircraft's advanced technology and efficiency will support TAAG's growth and improve its ability to meet increasing customer demand.
The introduction of the Boeing 787-9 will also help TAAG optimize operational costs while offering greener environmental mobility solutions.
Earlier in December, AerCap signed lease agreements for two Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Mukamalah Aviation Company, a subsidiary of Aramco, will operate the aircraft to transport Aramco Group <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42457283/aercap-signs-lease-agreements-for-two-boeing-737-aircraft-with-aloula-aviation" rel="noreferrer noopener">passengers in Saudi Arabia.</a>
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Price Action: AER shares are trading lower by 0.31% to $95.17&nbsp;at the last check on Friday.
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Legendary investor Warren Buffett has had plenty of winning stock picks over the years, helping to boost the value of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>). The legendary stock picker has also made some mistakes when it comes to buying and selling certain stocks and sectors<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/08/40652464/warren-buffett-celebrates-94th-birthday-with-1-trillion-market-cap-milestone-a-look-back-at-hig"> over the years.</a>
Here's a look back at what Buffett openly calls one of his mistakes.
Buffett Buys Disney Stock: Today, Disney (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) is one of the largest media companies in the world and collects billions of dollars from its<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42603589/disney-hits-2-billion-domestic-box-office-wins-top-honors-global-box-office-2025-to-grow-8-to-33b-analyst-says"> theatrical movie releases</a> and sectors like television, theme parks and streaming.
Back in 1966, when Buffett met with Disney co-founder Walt Disney, the company had its Disneyland theme park open in California but had not yet opened its Disney World in Florida, which is today one of the largest theme parks in the world.
Buffett's meeting with Disney is retold through a substack <a href="https://www.readtrung.com/p/buffetts-18b-miss-on-disney">post </a>from popular X <a href="https://x.com/TrungTPhan/status/1714065970384294043">poster </a>Trung Phan using a series of lectures from Notre Dame's MBA school.
"I went out to see Walt Disney. We sat down and he told me the whole plan for the company – he couldn't have been a nicer guy," Buffett said.
Buffett invested $4 million in Disney in 1966 thanks to that meeting, taking a 5% stake in Disney. Buffett said Disney probably would have been able to get a valuation of between $300 million and $400 million if they were a private company at the time and gone the venture capitalist route.
The legendary investor has said over the years there were several reasons for his investment in Disney, including the company's intellectual property.
"Mary Poppins had just come out. Mary Poppins made about $30 million that year, and seven years later you're going to show it to kids the same age. It's like having an oil well where all the oil seeps back in."
Buffett said that Disney had around 220 movies at the time including "Snow White," "Three Little Pigs" and "Fantasia. Despite potential value unlock from intellectual property, Disney wrote down the value of past films to $0.
"There were no residual values placed on the value of any Disney picture up through the 1960s."
Buffett also recalled the low valuation of Disney despite having the Disneyland theme park.
"The Pirates of the Caribbean ride had just been put in and it cost $17 million bucks."
Buffett couldn't believe that the company sold at "only 5x rides" at the time.
Despite the strong investment case laid out by Buffett, he sold the Disney stock a year later for $6 million, netting a profit of $2 million and a 50% gain. For Buffett's current long-term holding mentality, the short-term hold might have caused red flags for Disney stock back in 1967.
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Buffett Buys Disney Stock Again: While Buffett sold Disney in 1967, he came back to the media giant years later. Buffett invested in Capital Cities in 1985 to help the media company finance its $3.5 billion acquisition of ABC.
Disney later bought Capital Cities/ABC for $19 billion, a deal that Buffett may have helped facilitate thanks to a meeting between Capital Cities CEO Tom Murphy and Disney CEO Michael Eisner, as recalled in the 1995 Berkshire annual <a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/1995.html">letter</a>.
Thanks to his ownership of Capital Cities stock at the time, Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway got a 3.6% stake in Disney when the merger between the two media companies closed in 1996.
Buffett held onto Disney shares longer this time before mostly selling the position by 2001. This second Disney stake was sold for over $1.5 billion and netted a profit of over 400%, as <a href="https://brk-b.com/berkshire-hathway-s-disney-journey_240427.html#:~:text=However%2C%20Buffett's%20decision%20to%20sell,in%20potential%20gains%201%204.">reported </a>by brk-b.com.
Buffett Admits Disney Sale Was a Mistake: Add up the 5% stake and 3.6% stake and Berkshire Hathaway could own 8.6% of Disney today if they had maintained Buffett's famous quote of "our favorite holding period is forever." &nbsp;
Buffett was asked about the Disney stock sale at the 1998 Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders <a href="https://buffett.cnbc.com/video/1998/05/04/afternoon-session---1998-berkshire-hathaway-annual-meeting.html">meeting </a>by an audience member.
The legendary investor recalled that many stocks he has sold have gone up since he exited, including the first stock he ever bought.
"Certainly the Disney sale in the ‘60s was a huge mistake. I should have been buying, forget about holding, and that happened many times," Buffett said.
Buffett said that sometimes he sells stock in one company to buy stock in another, but this doesn't mean that the company he sold stock in is a bad investment.
"I must say that selling the Disney was a mistake."
At the time of writing, Disney shares trade at $112.55 with a market capitalization of 203.8 billion. Buffett's original 5% stake in Disney would be worth around $10.19 billion and his combined 8.6% hypothetical stake would be worth $17.53 billion.
If Buffett had held all his Disney shares, the media company would be his fifth largest stock holding today, trailing only Apple ($77.7 billion), American Express ($46.1 billion), Bank of America ($34.1 billion) and Coca-Cola ($25.0 billion).
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