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DIS

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) has seen unusual options activity, with a significant bullish sentiment among high-rolling investors, as tracked by Benzinga. The activity includes 9 options trades, with 77% bullish and 22% bearish sentiment, aiming for a price target between $110.0 and $160.0. The trading volume and open interest in DIS options have been analyzed, showing a preference for calls over puts. Disney operates in entertainment, sports, and experiences, with its current stock price at $108.52, down by -0.7%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 13, 2024 | 2:46 pm

MARA

Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) has seen unusual options activity indicating a bearish stance by significant investors, with a sentiment split of 30% bullish and 70% bearish. The activity suggests a price target range of $22.0 to $35.0 over the next three months. The company, focusing on digital asset mining, has experienced a 10.34% decrease in stock price to $24.46. An analyst from BTIG upgraded MARA to Buy with a target price of $27. The next earnings report is due in 30 days.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 13, 2024 | 2:46 pm

MSTR

MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) co-founder Michael Saylor discussed Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) rise above $50,000 on CNBC, highlighting the significant impact of ETFs on Bitcoin demand. Saylor emphasized Bitcoin's appeal as an uncorrelated asset and noted a substantial demand-supply gap, with ETFs generating ten times more demand than the supply from miners. MicroStrategy is rebranding as a Bitcoin development company, focusing on leveraging its operations to accumulate more Bitcoin and support the network's growth. Saylor also expressed optimism about using AI and cloud migration to drive revenue growth and mentioned exploring various capital market strategies to benefit shareholders.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

February 13, 2024 | 2:33 pm

BEAMUSD

BTCUSD

ETHUSD

LINKUSD

Cryptocurrency prices saw significant movement with Ethereum (ETH) surpassing the $2,600 mark and Bitcoin (BTC) trading above $49,000 following the latest U.S. inflation data. Beam (BEAM) emerged as the top gainer, while Chainlink (LINK) was the biggest loser in the last 24 hours. The global crypto market cap increased to $1.87 trillion, a 4.7% gain, influenced by the U.S. annual inflation rate easing to 3.1% in January.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

February 13, 2024 | 2:32 pm

Over the past 15 years, Visa (NYSE:V) has significantly outperformed the market, with an average annual return of 21.87%, turning a $1000 investment into $20,121.66. Visa's market capitalization stands at $552.78 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 13, 2024 | 2:30 pm

AMZN

KRE

META

MSFT

NVDA

QQQ

XLE

Institutional investors are highly bullish on equities, particularly Mega Techs like Nvidia and Microsoft, dismissing recession fears. The 'Magnificent 7' stocks, including Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta Platforms, are seen as the most crowded trade. Investors are shifting funds from cash, commodities, and defensive stocks to U.S. and technology stocks. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund and Invesco QQQ Trust, which includes the Magnificent 7, show varied performance in 2024. Concerns over U.S. commercial real estate potentially affecting the regional banking sector, tracked by the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF, are highlighted.

Portfolio Pulse from Neil Dennis

February 13, 2024 | 2:30 pm

RRX

Over the past 20 years, Regal Rexnord (NYSE:RRX) has produced an average annual return of 10.57%, outperforming the market by 3.0% on an annualized basis. With a current market capitalization of $10.07 billion, an initial investment of $1000 in RRX 20 years ago would be worth $7,513.11 today. This showcases the significant impact of compounded returns on cash growth over time.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 13, 2024 | 2:30 pm

AAPL

NVDA

TSLA

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin rally, with Bitcoin surpassing $50K and predictions of reaching $130K. Stellantis adopts Tesla's charging standard, NACS. Various tech and EV companies face challenges and developments, including Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla. Financial markets anticipate inflation data, and geopolitical tensions are highlighted. In the crypto space, significant investments and activities are noted, alongside regulatory and market movements.

Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi

February 13, 2024 | 2:21 pm

JBLU

SAVE

JetBlue Airways Corporation's stock is trading higher today after activist investor Carl Icahn's Icahn Capital reported a 9.91% stake in the company, purchased for approximately $119.75 million. Icahn plans to discuss board representation and believes JetBlue is undervalued. The company has been in the news for its merger agreement with Spirit Airlines Inc, which faced legal challenges but will be heard in court in June 2024. Despite a 3.7% decline in Q4 2023 operating revenue, JetBlue beat consensus estimates and is working on returning to profitability.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

February 13, 2024 | 2:19 pm

VOXR

Vox Royalty Corp. (VOXR) is set to acquire an Australian royalty portfolio for up to A$4,700,000, enhancing its asset base with gold and copper projects in Australia. The portfolio includes royalties in various stages, from construction to exploration, and is part of Vox's strategy to expand in low-risk jurisdictions. The transaction, expected to close by the end of Q1 2024, will be funded with current cash on hand.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 13, 2024 | 2:09 pm