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Zedge Inc provides content distribution platforms. Its content platform enables consumers to personalize their mobile devices with free, high-quality ringtones, wallpapers, home screen app icons, widgets and notification sounds as well as paint, a generative AI wallpaper maker, GuruShots, a skill-based photo challenge game, and Emojipedia. The company also launched a Zedge app. It has two reportable segments, which are the Zedge Marketplace and GuruShots.

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Tech stocks extended their rally to new heights on Monday, with the Nasdaq 100 index climbing over 1% to surpass 22,000 points, fueled by robust gains among key <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech">components in the index.</a>
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) led the charge, soaring over 8% after receiving bullish price-target updates from analysts. The company's AI-driven growth potential gained further traction on Friday following its announcement of a collaboration with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) to produce a cutting-edge AI chip.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) also rallied, jumping more than 5%, pushing its post-election gains to 85%, buoyed by positive analyst sentiment. Wedbush Securities described Tesla as a &#8220;game-changer&#8221; in AI and autonomous advancements under Trump's administration, adding to the bullish outlook.
Among other indices, the Russell 2000 rose 1%, while the S&amp;P 500 edged up 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, dipped 0.2%, weighed down by losses in the energy and healthcare sectors.
On the economic front, private-sector surveys showed a stronger-than-expected rebound in December activity. The services sector Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index (PMI) surged to 58.5, the highest reading since October 2021. Meanwhile, the Composite PMI climbed to 56.6, its best level since April 2022, as robust growth in services offset continued weakness in manufacturing.
Crypto-related assets gained fresh bullish momentum, driven by speculation about the U.S. government creating a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve fund. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) will be added to the Nasdaq 100 Index on Dec. 23, further boosting sentiment.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) reached $107,000, marking a year-to-date gain of 153%. MicroStrategy shares rose 5.8%, while other crypto-linked stocks, such as MARA Digital Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), and Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), surged 11.1%, 9.2%, and 4.5%, respectively.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices </td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>22,043.82</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,369.39</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,076.94</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,750.42</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:15 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.5% to $607.34.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.2% to $438.86.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 1.4% to $537.94.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1% to $235.13.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up by 1.2%; the&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) rose 7.1%, reflecting bullish investor sentiment ahead of its earnings report on Wednesday after the close.</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) rose by 4.7%, building up momentum after last week&#8217;s 8.7% surge following the announcement of the quantum computer launch. </li>
<li>Shares of of natural gas companies fell amid prospects for less colder weather in the upcoming weeks. New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFE#NASDAQ">NFE</a>) led industry declines, down 7%. </li>
</ul>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AVAV, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 14 uncommon options trades for AeroVironment.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 21% bullish and 42%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $246,086, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $620,396.
<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 $105.0 and $185.0 for AeroVironment, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of AeroVironment stands at 97.25, with a total volume reaching 519.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in AeroVironment, situated within the strike price corridor from $105.0 to $185.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>AeroVironment Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734374730_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>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$64.6</td>
<td>$60.9</td>
<td>$62.78</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$162.7K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$62.4</td>
<td>$58.8</td>
<td>$60.59</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$157.0K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
<td align="right">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$106.7K</td>
<td align="right">143</td>
<td align="right">130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$26.7</td>
<td>$26.6</td>
<td>$26.6</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$79.8K</td>
<td align="right">139</td>
<td align="right">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$12.01</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td align="right">168</td>
<td align="right">84</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About AeroVironment</h3>
AeroVironment Inc operates under a single business segment in which it supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky.
<h3>Where Is AeroVironment Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 655,958, the price of AVAV is up by 1.92%, reaching $159.5.</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 77 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for AeroVironment</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $230.0.
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 has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $230. 
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 AeroVironment options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Newmont.
Looking at options history for Newmont (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) we detected 20 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $437,295 and 14, calls, for a total amount of $1,356,261.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $30.0 to $55.0 for Newmont over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Newmont stands at 3573.42, with a total volume reaching 18,285.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Newmont, situated within the strike price corridor from $30.0 to $55.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Newmont 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734374725_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>NEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.42</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>$2.39</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$358.5K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$244.2K</td>
<td>631</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.24</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$237.0K</td>
<td>11.3K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NEM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$0.91</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$144.0K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$115.1K</td>
<td>319</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Newmont</h3>
Newmont is the world's largest gold miner. It bought Goldcorp in 2019, combined its Nevada mines in a joint venture with competitor Barrick later that year, and also purchased competitor Newcrest in November 2023. Its portfolio includes 17 wholly or majority owned mines and interests in two joint ventures in the Americas, Africa, Australia and Papua New Guinea. The company is expected to produce roughly 5.5 million ounces of gold in 2024 from its core mines and 6.8 million in total. It is likely to sell a number of its higher cost, smaller mines accounting for 20% of forecast sales in 2024. Newmont also produces material amounts of copper, silver, zinc, and lead as byproducts. It had about two decades of gold reserves along with significant byproduct reserves at the end of December 2023.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Newmont, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Newmont</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,814,346, the price of NEM is down by -0.29%, reaching $40.1.</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 66 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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>.
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Newmont, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on NEM Options

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Constellation Energy.
Looking at options history for Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 80% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 10% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $475,500 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $284,500.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $200.0 and $250.0 for Constellation Energy, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Constellation Energy stands at 1269.86, with a total volume reaching 1,205.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Constellation Energy, situated within the strike price corridor from $200.0 to $250.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Constellation Energy Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734374720_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CEG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$16.7</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$16.75</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$190.8K</td>
<td align="right">816</td>
<td align="right">146</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CEG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$55.9</td>
<td>$54.6</td>
<td>$54.6</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$136.5K</td>
<td align="right">76</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CEG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.4</td>
<td>$28.8</td>
<td>$28.8</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$100.8K</td>
<td align="right">152</td>
<td align="right">35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CEG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$12.9</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$62.0K</td>
<td align="right">143</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CEG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$60.4K</td>
<td align="right">134</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Constellation Energy</h3>
Constellation Energy Corp offers energy solutions. It provides clean energy and sustainable solutions to homes, businesses, the public sector, community aggregations, and a range of wholesale customers (such as municipalities, cooperatives, and other strategics). The company offers comprehensive energy solutions and a variety of pricing options for electric, natural gas, and renewable energy products for companies of any size.
<h3>Current Position of Constellation Energy</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 963,178, with CEG's price up by 0.84%, positioned at $241.08.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 71 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Constellation Energy</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 $295.5.
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 Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Constellation Energy, which currently sits at a price target of $322. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from B of A Securities has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $269. 
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 Constellation Energy options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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On Friday, Nasdaq Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) annual reconstitution of the Nasdaq-100 Index will become effective before the market <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42494812/annual-changes-to-the-nasdaq-100-index" rel="noreferrer noopener">opens on December 23</a>.
Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>) was&nbsp;removed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42495649/microstrategy-palantir-axon-added-to-nasdaq-100-super-micro-computer-moderna-illumina-exit-the-index" rel="noreferrer noopener">from the index</a>. Year to date, the stock has increased around 8%, underperforming iShares Core S&amp;P Mid-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IJH#NYSE">IJH</a>).
The provider of DNA sequencing and array-based technologies has been in the news due to its controversial multi-billion dollar deal to acquire cancer test maker Grail Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRAL#NASDAQ">GRAL</a>).
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Nearly four years after pitching for&nbsp;Grail,&nbsp;Illumina finally separated the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/09/40688420/european-court-rules-in-favor-of-illumina-in-fight-against-probe-into-grail-deal-asks-not-to-pay-478" rel="noreferrer noopener">cancer blood test developer</a>.&nbsp;To expand its reach in single-cell analysis and&nbsp;multiomics research, Illumina <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/39714633/illumina-buys-fluent-biosciences-to-gain-stronger-foothold-in-single-cell-analysis" rel="noreferrer noopener">acquired privately-held</a> Fluent BioSciences.
Also in March, activist investor&nbsp;Carl Icahn opted against pursuing a fresh challenge to Illumina&#8217;s board, which spares the U.S. gene sequencing company from facing its second proxy battle in consecutive years.&nbsp;
Previously, Icahn had expressed intentions to remove additional directors from Illumina&#8217;s board, attributing the company&#8217;s substantial market value decline and the ill-fated $7.1 billion Grail acquisition to mismanagement by the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/03/37671511/gene-sequencing-firm-illumina-escapes-carl-icahns-second-proxy-battle-amid-grail-divestment-effort" rel="noreferrer noopener">existing board members</a>.&nbsp;
Most recently, Illumina reported third-quarter&nbsp;adjusted EPS of $1.14, beating the consensus of $0.88, with sales&nbsp;of $1.08 billion, almost in line with the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/n41727185/illumina-reports-financial-results-for-third-quarter-of-fiscal-year-2024" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $1.08 billion</a>.
&#8220;During the third quarter, the Illumina team delivered strong operating results, and revenue met our expectations,&#8221; said&nbsp;Jacob Thaysen, Chief Executive Officer.
&#8220;The near-term macroeconomic environment remains constrained, and we are slightly lowering our 2024 revenue guidance,&#8221; Thaysen added.
Price Action: ILMN stock is down 0.12% at $143.70 at the last check on Monday.
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What's Going On With Illumina Stock On Monday?

On Friday, Nasdaq Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) annual reconstitution of the Nasdaq-100 Index will become effective before the market opens <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42494812/annual-changes-to-the-nasdaq-100-index" rel="noreferrer noopener">on December 23</a>.
As a result, Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) was&nbsp;removed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42495649/microstrategy-palantir-axon-added-to-nasdaq-100-super-micro-computer-moderna-illumina-exit-the-index" rel="noreferrer noopener">from the index</a>. Year to date, Moderna stock has plunged over 60%, with a 52-week low-high of $35.8-$170.47, as per data from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/feature/newsfeed" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Recently, Moderna and several other stocks witnessed a decline as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s, Donald Trump's nomination to lead the&nbsp;Department of&nbsp;Health and Human Services, is known to be against vaccines and has a track record of making false <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42045488/moderna-remains-confident-despite-political-concerns-over-vaccine-safety-and-hhs-nomination" rel="noreferrer noopener">claims about vaccines</a>.
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The company has witnessed a decline in its only approved product, Spikevax, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/08/40104375/moderna-stock-sinks-on-lowered-2024-outlook-cites-low-european-sales-competitive-rsv-vaccine-mark" rel="noreferrer noopener">the COVID-19 vaccine</a>.
However, Moderna witnessed some relief on higher third-quarter sales attributed to higher sales in the U.S. market following the earlier launch of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/41854205/modernas-q3-earnings-beat-overshadowed-by-vaccine-demand-slowdown-and-market-share-concerns-analysts-warn" rel="noreferrer noopener">updated COVID-19 vaccine</a>.
Moderna&nbsp;unveiled key updates at its annual R&amp;D Day in September, spotlighting its mRNA-based pipeline and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/40834547/moderna-outlines-post-covid-roadmap-cuts-research-budget-forecasts-2025-sales-below-expectations" rel="noreferrer noopener">revised financial plans</a>.
Faced with commercial challenges, Moderna is adopting a more selective approach to R&amp;D investments. The company anticipates maintaining substantial R&amp;D investment, especially in oncology and rare diseases, while pacing other expenditures.
Moderna is also facing several litigations, including the recently announced patent infringement lawsuit filed by Northwestern University. The lawsuit alleges that the pharmaceutical company used the university's lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technology without permission to develop&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41381861/moderna-hit-with-another-lawsuit-related-to-key-covid-19-vaccine-technology" rel="noreferrer noopener">its COVID-19 vaccines.</a>
GSK Plc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSK#NYSE">GSK</a>) also filed a lawsuit alleging that Moderna's mRNA vaccines infringe on&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41342286/gsk-sues-moderna-alleging-mrna-vaccine-patent-infringement" rel="noreferrer noopener">patents it developed</a>.
Price Action: MRNA stock is down 1.04% at $41.40 at the last check on Monday.
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What's Going On With Moderna Stock On Monday?

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D-Wave Quantum shares are trading higher. Shares of quantum-related stocks are trading higher amid continued momentum in the sector.

Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEYS#NYSE">KEYS</a>) shares are trading higher on Monday after JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee upgraded the company to Overweight from Neutral&nbsp;and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KEYS/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">raised the price target to $200 from $170</a>.
The analyst&#8217; bullish stance reflects expectations of broadening demand drivers and a cyclical recovery in end-markets through 2025.
After facing challenges in 2024, including higher capital costs, slower industry growth, and inventory digestion, the analyst sees recovery driven by the Spirent acquisition.
Chatterjee says that this will enhance Keysight&#8217;s leverage in cyclical markets and improve margins through operational synergies, moving toward a long-term target of 31% &#8211; 32% operating margins.
With earnings revisions showing upside after recent downward pressures, the analyst expects Keysight to return to premium valuation multiples, reflecting management&#8217;s strong track record and high-quality earnings with significant leverage on modest revenue gains.
The analyst raised FY25 organic growth forecasts, anticipating stronger revenue growth, especially in the second half, and factoring in Spirent&#8217;s contribution. This leads to a forecast of 12% EPS growth in FY25 and 17% in FY26.
Chatterjee expects demand drivers to broaden beyond the current focus on AI as the company transitions from FY24 to FY25.
With lower interest rates and capital costs, the analyst anticipates increased customer spending, particularly from traditionally cautious sectors, adds the analyst.
The analyst says that includes stronger demand from telecom customers, growth in semiconductor capital spending, and potential improvements in consumer and industrial demand.
This will benefit R&amp;D and production test demand from a wider range of customers, including smartphone chipset suppliers and industrial technology companies, adds the analyst.
The analyst writes that Keysight is positioned to benefit from a more favorable industry environment compared to the challenges faced in FY24.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via VictoryShares THB Mid Cap ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDCP#NASDAQ">MDCP</a>)&nbsp;and American Century Mid Cap Growth Impact ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MID#NYSE">MID</a>).
Price Action: KEYS shares are up 3.14% at $171.73 at the last check Monday.
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Keysight's Spirent Acquisition And Cyclical Recovery To Drive 12% EPS Growth In FY25; JP Morgan Upgrades Stock

FTX on Monday announced that its<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42151412/bankrupt-crypto-exchange-ftx-to-commence-payments-to-customers-creditors-in-early-2025"> Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan</a> will become effective on Jan. 3, 2025.
Customer and creditor distributions will be facilitated through partnerships with cryptocurrency platforms Kraken and BitGo.
The first round of distributions is expected to occur within 60 days of the plan's effective date.
The initial distribution will cover holders of allowed claims in the Convenience Classes, while timelines for other claim classes will be announced later, <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ftx-announces-effective-date-and-record-date-of-january-3-2025-for-its-chapter-11-plan-of-reorganization-302332816.html">according</a> to a press release.
Customers and creditors eligible for distributions must complete several steps, including logging into the FTX Customer Portal, completing Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, submitting necessary tax forms, and onboarding with Kraken or BitGo. 
Detailed onboarding instructions will be provided through the portal.
FTX CEO John J. Ray III highlighted the significance of these developments, saying, "The Plan becoming effective in January 2025 and the start of distributions are reflections of the outstanding success of the recovery efforts." 
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He added that meticulous work over the past two years has helped recover billions of dollars, positioning the company to begin returning funds to customers and creditors.
Kraken and BitGo will handle the distribution of recovered funds across supported jurisdictions. 
FTX noted that additional service providers may be announced in the future through its Customer Portal and official communication channels.
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FTX Reorganization Plan Set For January 3, Distributions To Commence Within 60 Days

Canaccord Genuity analyst Matthew Lee maintains Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TD#TSX">TD</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from C$87 to C$89.

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Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on Toronto-Dominion Bank, Raises Price Target to C$89

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on GE Vernova.
Looking at options history for GE Vernova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) we detected 17 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 23% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 41% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $170,585 and 15, calls, for a total amount of $677,995.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $200.0 to $360.0 for GE Vernova over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 GE Vernova'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 GE Vernova's whale trades within a strike price range from $200.0 to $360.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>GE Vernova 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734373830_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$16.8</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$96.1K</td>
<td>375</td>
<td align="right">63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$74.4K</td>
<td>477</td>
<td align="right">441</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$73.7K</td>
<td>692</td>
<td align="right">86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$74.9</td>
<td>$73.3</td>
<td>$73.3</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$73.3K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$44.6</td>
<td>$42.5</td>
<td>$43.31</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$69.1K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GE Vernova</h3>
GE Vernova is a global leader in the electric power industry, with products and services that generate, transfer, convert, and store electricity. The company has three business segments: power, wind, and electrification. Power includes gas, nuclear, hydroelectric, and steam technologies, providing dispatchable power. The wind segment includes wind generation technologies, inclusive of onshore and offshore wind turbines and blades. Electrification includes grid solutions, power conversion, electrification software, and solar and storage solutions technologies required for the transmission, distribution, conversion, and storage of electricity from the point of generation to point of consumption.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding GE Vernova, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is GE Vernova Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 936,245, the GEV's price is up by 1.09%, now at $335.63. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 11 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on GE Vernova</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $404.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Guggenheim persists with their Buy rating on GE Vernova, maintaining a target price of $400. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on GE Vernova with a target price of $420. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Buy rating on GE Vernova, maintaining a target price of $400. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on GE Vernova, maintaining a target price of $411. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for GE Vernova, targeting a price of $391. 
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GE Vernova Unusual Options Activity For December 16

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Eos Energy Enterprises (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</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 EOSE usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 28 extraordinary options activities for Eos Energy Enterprises. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 39% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $51,448, and 26 are calls, amounting to $1,479,511.
<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 $1.0 to $5.5 for Eos Energy Enterprises during the past quarter. 
<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 Eos Energy Enterprises's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Eos Energy Enterprises's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $1.0 to $5.5 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Eos Energy Enterprises Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734373824_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>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$1.63</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$150.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$147.7K</td>
<td>27.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$2.14</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$122.9K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>608</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.36</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$72.2K</td>
<td>27.8K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.34</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Eos Energy Enterprises</h3>
Eos Energy Enterprises Inc designs develop, manufactures, and markets zinc-based energy storage solutions for utility-scale, microgrid, and commercial &amp; industrial (C&amp;I) applications. The solutions are used in the utility sector, the renewable energy sector, and the industrial sector. It's flagship product Eos Znyth is a stationary battery energy storage system.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Eos Energy Enterprises, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Eos Energy Enterprises</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 13,433,925, with EOSE's price up by 18.38%, positioned at $4.03.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 77 days.</li>
</ul>
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EOSE

Eos Energy Enterprises Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Barrick Gold.
Looking at options history for Barrick Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>) we detected 27 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 44% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 48% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 12 are puts, for a total amount of $413,334 and 15, calls, for a total amount of $1,131,839.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $8.0 to $20.0 for Barrick Gold over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Barrick Gold's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Barrick Gold's significant trades, within a strike price range of $8.0 to $20.0, over the past month.
<h3>Barrick Gold Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734373816_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>GOLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.39</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.28</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$139.3K</td>
<td>83.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.39</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$135.0K</td>
<td>83.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.39</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$130.9K</td>
<td>83.4K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.34</td>
<td>$1.28</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$130.0K</td>
<td>83.4K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$1.28</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$130.0K</td>
<td>83.4K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Barrick Gold</h3>
Based in Toronto, Barrick Gold is one of the world's largest gold miners. In 2023, the firm produced nearly 4.1 million attributable ounces of gold and about 420 million pounds of copper. At year-end 2023, Barrick had about two decades of gold reserves along with significant copper reserves. After buying Randgold in 2019 and combining its Nevada mines in a joint venture with competitor Newmont later that year, it operates mines in 19 countries in the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The company also has growing copper exposure. Its potential Reko Diq project in Pakistan, if developed, could double copper production by the end of the decade.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Barrick Gold, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Barrick Gold</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 11,517,916, the GOLD's price is down by -1.67%, now at $16.5. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 58 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Barrick Gold</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $24.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Scotiabank persists with their Sector Outperform rating on Barrick Gold, maintaining a target price of $23. 
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GOLD

Smart Money Is Betting Big In GOLD Options

MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) stock is trading higher on Monday, along with other crypto-linked stocks, after Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) reached an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42507864/bitcoin-etfs-surge-as-king-crypto-hits-106000">all time high.</a>
The Details: As of early Monday afternoon, Bitcoin is trading above $107,000, according to data from Benzinga Pro. MARA, heavily involved in Bitcoin mining, benefits from this surge.
Other Bitcoin miners, such as Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) and CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>), also stand to benefit from Bitcoin&#8217;s gains.
What Else: In early December MARA completed its $850 million offering of zero-coupon convertible senior notes due 2031. The company anticipates about $835.1 million in net proceeds from this offering.
MARA plans to use about $48 million of the net proceeds from the sale of the notes to repurchase roughly $51 million of its existing convertible notes due 2026 in private transactions. The remaining proceeds will go toward acquiring additional bitcoin and general corporate purposes, including working capital, strategic acquisitions, asset expansion and debt repayment.
In addition, at the start of the month, the company signed a definitive agreement to acquire a wind farm in Hansford County, Texas, with 240 MW of interconnection capacity and 114 MW of nameplate wind capacity.&nbsp;
The company plans to build and operate a behind-the-meter data center powered entirely by the site's 114 MW of wind capacity at no additional energy cost. This is part of MARA&#8217;s strategy to transform underutilized sustainable resources into economic value, achieve near-zero energy costs and support the broader adoption of renewable energy.
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MARA Price Action: At the time of publication, MARA shares are trading 11.5% higher at $25.34, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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CLSK

What's Going On With MARA Shares Monday?

Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) is turning heads in the market with its recently formed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/golden-cross">a Golden Cross</a> — a bullish technical pattern where the 50-day moving average crosses above the 200-day moving average.
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At $168.97, the stock price reflects strong momentum, sitting well above both the 50-day SMA (simple moving average) of $138.86 and the 200-day SMA of $138.20. 
The MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) indicator stands at a bullish 10.42, reinforcing the stock's upward trajectory.
However, short-term signals present a mixed bag. The eight-day SMA of $174.70 suggests some selling pressure, while the 20-day SMA at $167.46 aligns with a bullish signal, hinting at near-term consolidation. 
With an RSI (relative strength index) of 60.03, Snowflake stays in neutral territory, leaving room for further upward movement.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Snowflake&#8217;s AI Advantage</h2>
Jefferies has raised its price target to $200, naming Snowflake a top <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">AI</a> pick for 2025, <a href="https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/snowflake-stock-a-top-ai-pick-for-2025-says-jefferies-ups-price-target-to-200-93CH-3773617">reported</a> Investing. The firm cites Snowflake's emphasis on AI product development as a key driver for future revenue and backlog growth. 
The company's strong fundamentals, including a 30.28% revenue growth rate and a 67.33% gross profit margin, underscore its potential.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SNOW/analyst-ratings">Other analysts are equally bullish</a>. KeyBanc recently set a $210 price target, and Citi raised its bar to $225, following what it called a "redemption quarter" for the company. 
Both firms highlight Snowflake's ability to capitalize on the surging demand for data and AI-driven solutions, aligning with the broader industry shift toward digital transformation.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Snowflake Poised For Long-Term Growth</h2>
With a Golden Cross signaling bullish momentum and Wall Street analysts stacking the deck in its favor, Snowflake appears poised for long-term growth. 
The fusion of strong technicals and AI-fueled optimism cements Snowflake's position as a leader in the evolving data landscape.
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Signals

SNOW

Snowflake AI Revolution Gains Traction, Stock Forms Golden Cross

On Monday, Alphabet Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google significantly upgraded its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence-powered</a> content generation tools, unveiling the Veo 2 video and enhanced <a target="_blank" href="https://blog.google/technology/google-labs/video-image-generation-update-december-2024/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Imagen 3 image models</a>.
These advancements promise to revolutionize creative workflows, offering realism and customization for video and image creators.
Veo 2, Google&#8217;s video generation tool, produces high-quality videos in diverse subjects and styles.
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The company said in the blog that the model excels in realism, capturing details like human expressions and cinematographic effects.
Its enhanced understanding of physics and cinematography enables users to generate stunning content, from tracking shots to wide-angle compositions.
According to the search giant, the Veo 2 achieves superior results compared to competing models. It offers a resolution of up to 4K and video lengths extending to several minutes. It incorporates advanced features like shallow depth of field, specific lens types, and detailed movement dynamics.
Developers and creators can access the tool through Google Labs and expect broader integration with platforms like YouTube Shorts in 2025.
Veo 2 is designed with safety in mind. It embeds SynthID watermarks in generated videos to prevent misuse or misinformation.
This focus on responsibility underpins Google&#8217;s measured rollout of Veo 2 across its platforms.
The Imagen 3 model offers enhanced image composition and detail accuracy, supporting a range of styles from photorealistic to abstract.
It generates richer textures and adheres more faithfully to user prompts.
Imagen 3 is now accessible in over 100 countries through Google Labs&#8217; ImageFX tool, allowing users worldwide to experiment with its cutting-edge capabilities.
Google also launched Whisk, a creative tool that combines Imagen 3 with Gemini&#8217;s visual analysis capabilities. Users can input images to generate detailed captions, remix styles, and create personalized designs like digital plushies or enamel pins.
Google&#8217;s latest tool rivals ChatGPT parent OpenAI&#8217;s Sora AI video generator, which was launched in February, but the model quickly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42307366/googles-veo-video-generator-arrives-on-cloud-how-quora-and-mondelez-are-using-ai-for-creative-content" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">faced challenges, including errors</a>.
Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) debuted its AI-powered video tool for advertisers in September, competing with Adobe&#8217;s Firefly Video Model, while Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) introduced Movie Gen in October to generate videos, images, and audio from text prompts.
Recently, Marc Andreessen praised OpenAI&#8217;s Sora video model for addressing a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42501018/marc-andreessen-praises-openais-sora-video-model-we-may-have-basically-just-solved-the-fundamental-challenge-of-robotics" rel="noreferrer noopener">key robotics challenge</a> by enabling realistic video generation. He highlighted the model&#8217;s ability to generate 3D-realistic video from text prompts, simulating complex elements like lighting and reflections essential for real-world navigation.
Price Action: GOOGL stock is up 4.65% at $200.29 at the last check on Monday.
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GOOG

Google's Sora Rival - DeepMind Introduces New Video Generation Tool

BofA Securities analyst Brad Sills maintained HubSpot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUBS#NYSE">HUBS</a>) with a Buy and raised the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HUBS/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from&nbsp;$780&nbsp;to&nbsp;$850</a>.
Sills hosted CEO Yamini Rangan in investor meetings in Boston on December 12. The analyst remains bullish on HubSpot&#8217;s durability of growth. With its leading cloud platform, HubSpot addresses the vast SMB segment of the $125 billion CRM industry (Gartner).
AI catalyzes market consolidation and expands the TAM to the broader sales services industry. The use cases for HubSpot in the front office offer meaningful value arising from sales productivity gains and revenue uplift. The macro remains essentially unchanged, though there are signs of some improvement.
The rating reflects added confidence that growth will reaccelerate (to the mid-20s in an upside case) from both AI and a better macro as the company moves through fiscal 2025.
HubSpot remains focused on consolidating the SMB portion of the CRM industry (SMB ~55% of total software spending) with a unified platform built for speed and ease of use.
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Key differentiators are application integration on an organically built platform and channel reach through 6,500 ad agency reseller partners.
HubSpot builds most of its applications on the platform with a common ecosystem, embedded AI, and unified data, per the analyst. This unified platform enables HubSpot to push new agents, copilots, and features to multiple hubs instantly.
When HubSpot makes tuck-in acquisitions, underlying code is rewritten completely on the HubSpot platform to maintain platform discipline.
The HubSpot platform is built for AI-enabled features such as agents and copilots, given one unified dataset, designed for workflow that is simple for SMBs.
HubSpot maintains an agnostic approach to LLMs backing the Breeze AI platform. While OpenAI is the primary model provider, Claude and Gemini are also gaining traction.
If a customer prefers another, HubSpot can accommodate. The company has 90 embedded AI features that are populated into each of the applicable hubs.
Four agents are in beta today: customer (for support), content, social, and prospecting. Customer and support have seen the most traction today.
There are hundreds of customers in beta, to reach thousands. Early adopters of customer agent benefit from 20% to 60% case deflection.
All four agents will likely be generally available in 2025. HubSpot remains in proliferation first, monetize later mode today.
Over time, AI features (copilots, agents, and features) should provide tailwinds across all key growth metrics, such as gross retention, net retention, net adds, and eventually direct monetization via separate offerings.
Today, the focus is on driving value for small businesses via return on investment (ROI) metrics, and these tailwinds should follow.
HubSpot generates extensive unstructured data, such as emails, calls, and PDFs. The Frame AI acquisition provides stream processing to access unstructured data within HubSpot for sentiment and intent analysis.
The combination of structured CRM data and unstructured data represents a comprehensive data set and a meaningful advantage in the AI cycle.
Consistent with comments on the third-quarter earnings call, HubSpot is seeing some improvement in the macro environment, though customers are not yet back in growth mode.
Downgrades have stabilized recently, and the pressure on seat upgrades is improving. However, other upgrades remain softer (cross-sell, contacts, and non-seat-based upgrades) and are still weighing on ASP (-2% Y/Y in the third quarter) and net revenue retention (102%, versus 108%-110% in fiscal 2021 and 2022).
In recent years, HubSpot has invested in partner and sales enablement, which should provide an added tailwind to growth when customers return to growth mode (via sales productivity).
Pricing changes were made in March to enable a lower entry point and drive better, more consistent upgrade momentum.
As part of the pricing change, customers can start with one seat instead of a 5-seat minimum (Pro) and 10-seat minimum (enterprise) for Sales Hub and Service Hub.
HubSpot is already seeing healthy customer upgrade activity on the new pricing, given a lower entry point and upgrade cost on a single seat.
Upgrades will likely increase more meaningfully under the new plan in a better spending environment over a multi-year period.
HubSpot began converting customers to the new pricing during renewals in the summer. Upon the next renewal, HubSpot will convert free administrative users to paid core seats, amounting to a maximum 5% price increase, which should start in the second half of fiscal 2025.
The price target reflects an EV/revenue multiple of 12 times Sills&#8217; calendar 2026 revenue estimate or an EV/revenue/growth multiple of 0.5 times based on his calendar 2026 revenue growth rate of +22%, in line with the large-cap software group.
Sills projected fiscal 2024 revenue of $2.6 billion and EPS of $8.00.
Price Action: HUBS stock is up 2.56% at $740.31 at last check Monday.
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Reiteration

HUBS

HubSpot To Dominate SMB CRM Space With AI-Driven Platform, Says BofA Analyst

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/02/36957081/robert-kiyosaki-rich-dad-poor-dad-author-says-i-am-a-billionaire-in-debt-and-calls-dave-ramsey-an-id">Dave Ramsey</a> is a household name in personal finance. Known for his no-debt philosophy and the massive real estate empire he built by paying cash, Ramsey's advice has guided millions toward financial freedom.&nbsp;
But before he became a beacon of financial wisdom, Ramsey <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41496567/i-splatted-it-hurt-says-dave-ramsey-referring-to-the-sudden-call-on-his-1-2-million-loans-that-turne">found himself at rock bottom</a>. During a 2023 appearance on The Iced Coffee Hour Podcast, Ramsey opened up about his past financial ruin, the toll it took on his marriage and how he clawed his way back.
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Confidence to Collapse
"I had hungry kids and a wife that wanted to leave, but she didn't have a car," Ramsey recalled. His confidence and financial stability were shattered. Ramsey once prided himself on his business acumen and admitted that he could "outearn" his poor decisions. But his strategy of leveraging debt backfired, leading to bankruptcy and leaving his family in a state of financial and emotional chaos.
"I wasn't doing any of the right things. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/42152386/a-dave-ramsey-caller-opened-up-18-credit-cards-after-bankruptcy-and-is-118000-in-debt-to-impress-people-her-husband-has-no-idea">I was deeply in debt</a>, didn't have a plan and thought I could outearn my stupidity," he admitted. The fallout was devastating and it wasn't just about the money – his self-esteem, his marriage and his family's stability were all hanging by a thread.
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Surviving the Storm
When asked how he and his wife, Sharon, managed to hold their marriage together during that time, Ramsey didn't sugarcoat it: "We fought a lot. It was really brutal. She was terrified and my self-esteem was destroyed because my confidence came from my success. When that was gone, I was just a shell."
Despite the tension, they chose to stick together, but it wasn't easy. "We used to laugh and say we held on to each other just to get a better grip," Ramsey said. The couple focused on survival – living day-to-day.
"We just said, ‘Do the next thing.' Get up, go to work, pay the light bill, change the diaper, feed the kids. We were zombified, just grinding it out." Over time, Ramsey began to rebuild financially, eventually pulling in six figures again. But the emotional strain lingered.
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The Aftermath: A Marriage on the Brink
Surprisingly, Ramsey revealed that the real test of their marriage came three years after their financial recovery. "Once we weren't desperate anymore, all those feelings we had stuffed down just blew up," he said. The couple found themselves in counseling for three years, working through resentment, fear and the deep wounds left by their financial collapse.
"She thought she had married Sir Galahad and it turned out it was Goober," Ramsey said candidly. His wife, Sharon, had to rebuild her trust in him while Ramsey worked on his self-worth.
The Path to Redemption
Ramsey's turnaround wasn't just financial – it was personal and spiritual. "I realized I had put my faith in the wrong things," he said. "If your self-worth is tied to your net worth, you're setting yourself up for failure."
He focused on becoming a person of character, someone his future self could look back on with pride. "I want to be a good dad, a good husband, a good leader. I don't want to live with regrets about my character."
Through their struggles, the Ramseys emerged stronger. With a renewed sense of purpose, Dave began building his debt-free empire, becoming one of the most influential financial advisors in the world.
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A Message of Hope
Today, Ramsey's story serves as a powerful reminder that financial ruin doesn't have to be the end of the story. His advice – live on less than you make, avoid debt and stick to a budget – has inspired millions to take control of their money.
But perhaps his greatest lesson is this: perseverance, humility and a commitment to growth can help you rebuild your finances and your life. "When I hear people call in and I can hear that desperation in their voice," he said, "it still hits me in the gut. I've been there."
Dave Ramsey's journey from bankruptcy to financial guru proves that rock bottom isn't permanent – and that it's possible to climb back stronger than ever.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan initiated coverage on Grindr Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRND#NYSE">GRND</a>) with a Buy rating and a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GRND/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target of&nbsp;$20</a>.
Grindr is an online dating platform primarily focused on serving the LGBTQ+ community with 14.6 million monthly active users (as of the third quarter of 2024) globally.
In this initiation, Sheridan framed his work around three key debates for Grindr stock, including the company&#8217;s addressable market, whether it achieves a 20%+ fiscal 2024-2029 revenue CAGR, and whether it can sustain a 40%+ adjusted EBITDA margin.
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Sheridan noted Grindr&#8217;s addressable market as large and growing, as the company is positively leveraged to both the addressable LGBTQ+ user market (his work sizes the 2024 addressable user market at a range of 40 million-80 million) and advertising opportunity.
Grindr modeled fiscal 2024-2029 revenues growing at a 20% CAGR driven mainly by direct revenue (primarily paying user growth) and indirect revenue scaling (advertising).
Sheridan expects adjusted EBITDA margins to remain stable, although margins are unlikely to remain linear as the company focuses on key growth investments over the next 12-18 months.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Based on Sheridan&#8217;s fundamental work, he noted Grindr as a revenue compounder with high margins that are positively leveraged to several long-term secular growth themes and opportunities within online dating. While the online dating sector has been impacted by ongoing investor debates around sources of user growth and user time and engagement, Sheridan noted Grindr as having a user demographic and core proposition that has performed well against such debates (which he expects to persist into 2025 and beyond).&nbsp;&nbsp;
Price Action: GRND stock is up 8.96% at $17.15 at the last check on Monday.
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