Caterpillar Unusual Options Activity For October 18
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
A significant bearish stance has been taken on Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) by a whale investor. Out of the 16 unusual trades detected, 56% were bearish and 43% bullish. The total amount for puts was $1,023,543 and for calls, $479,780. The targeted price range for Caterpillar over the last 3 months has been $220.0 to $290.0. JP Morgan maintains an Overweight rating on Caterpillar with a price target of $320.
October 18, 2023 | 1:46 pm
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A whale investor has taken a significant bearish stance on Caterpillar. This could potentially impact the stock's performance in the short term.
The bearish stance taken by a whale investor indicates a lack of confidence in the stock's performance, which could potentially lead to a decrease in the stock's price. Additionally, JP Morgan's Overweight rating suggests a positive outlook, but the bearish trades may overshadow this.
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IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100