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Financial analysis of Alpha Metallurgical (NYSE:AMR) options market reveals a bearish sentiment with 57% of traders showing bearish tendencies. The analysis highlighted 14 unusual trades, with a focus on a price band between $145.0 and $520.0. Notable options activity includes both bearish and bullish trades, with significant open interest and volume in calls and puts. Alpha Metallurgical, a coal mining company, is currently trading at $409.0, up 4.9%, with an anticipated earnings release in 0 days.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 26, 2024 | 4:45 pm

VZ

Significant bearish options activity has been detected in Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), with a notable volume of puts compared to calls. The options market is indicating a price target range of $35.0 to $47.0 for VZ. Despite mixed sentiment among large-scale traders, the bearish sentiment prevails with 62% bearishness. Verizon's current trading volume is 6,300,926, with a slight decrease in stock price by -0.12%, and it's potentially oversold according to RSI readings. Analysts have mixed opinions, with target prices ranging from $36 to $47.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 26, 2024 | 4:45 pm

SMH

SPY

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo indicated that some chip companies might receive only half or less of the government subsidies they requested, according to Reuters.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 26, 2024 | 4:37 pm

ANSS

Ansys (NASDAQ:ANSS) has delivered an average annual return of 19.26% over the past 20 years, turning a $100 investment into $3,400.05 today. The company's market capitalization stands at $29.66 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 26, 2024 | 4:30 pm

FCNCA

First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:FCNCA) has significantly outperformed the market with an average annual return of 20.53% over the past 15 years, turning a $100 investment into $1,562.64 today. The company currently has a market capitalization of $22.28 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 26, 2024 | 4:30 pm

WTI

W&T Offshore (NYSE:WTI) has seen a 9.84% increase in short percent of float since its last report, with 19.17 million shares sold short, representing 19.64% of available shares. This indicates a bearish market sentiment, although it's higher than the peer group average of 3.20%. The article suggests that an increase in short interest can sometimes be bullish.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 26, 2024 | 4:15 pm

MRK

Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK) has seen significant options trading activity, with a bearish sentiment prevailing among big-money investors. Benzinga's options scanner revealed 14 unusual trades, with a split sentiment of 28% bullish and 71% bearish. The trades include 8 puts and 6 calls, indicating a price target range of $110.0 to $145.0. Recent analyst ratings have varied, with an average target price of $139.4. The stock is currently trading at $129.13, down by -0.25%, and may be considered overbought.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 26, 2024 | 4:00 pm

NEM

Newmont (NYSE:NEM) has seen a surge in options activity, with 58% of traders bullish and 42% bearish. Notable trades include both puts and calls, with a price target range from $25.0 to $55.0. Newmont, the world's largest gold miner, recently acquired Newcrest, boosting its production and reserves. Currently, NEM's stock is down by -2.14% at $30.61, with analysts from BMO Capital and RBC Capital giving price targets of $56 and $40, respectively.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 26, 2024 | 4:00 pm

BLDR

Builders FirstSource (NYSE:BLDR) has significantly outperformed the market with an annualized return of 68.25% over the past 5 years, turning a $1000 investment into $13,579.33. The company now has a market capitalization of $23.29 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 26, 2024 | 4:00 pm

REGN

Over the past 20 years, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN) has produced an average annual return of 23.18%, outperforming the market by 15.52%. A $100 investment in REGN 20 years ago would be worth $6,532.07 today. The company's current market capitalization stands at $107.54 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 26, 2024 | 4:00 pm