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BIDU

Deep-pocketed investors have shown a bullish sentiment towards Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU), with options activity indicating a price target range of $75.0 to $130.0. The options market has seen 18 extraordinary activities, with a majority being bullish calls. Baidu, a dominant player in China's internet search market, has seen its stock price increase by 2.01%, reaching $104.23. Analysts, including one from Barclays, maintain an Overweight rating with a target price of $133.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 25, 2024 | 6:16 pm

SPG

Simon Property Group (NYSE:SPG) has seen significant options activity, with a bullish sentiment from financial giants. Analysis of options history revealed 11 unusual trades, with a mix of bullish and bearish tendencies. The expected price window is between $150.0 to $160.0. Notable options activity includes both puts and calls with varying strike prices and expiration dates. Simon Property Group, a major real estate investment trust, has shown a slight price increase to $152.42, with analysts giving mixed ratings and price targets. The company's portfolio performance and market standing are also highlighted.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 25, 2024 | 6:01 pm

IEX

IDEX (NYSE:IEX) has delivered an average annual return of 12.66% over the past 10 years, outperforming the market by 1.95% annually. With a current market capitalization of $18.45 billion, a $100 investment in IEX a decade ago would be worth $332.70 today.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 25, 2024 | 6:00 pm

MDB

MongoDB (NASDAQ:MDB) has delivered an average annual return of 19.22% over the past 5 years, outperforming the market by 6.21%. A $1000 investment in MDB 5 years ago would now be worth $2,422.01. The company's current market capitalization stands at $25.88 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 25, 2024 | 6:00 pm

AAPL

AMD

GOOGL

INTC

META

XLE

US stocks saw a mixed session with tech giants like Apple, Alphabet, and Meta facing regulatory scrutiny, while energy stocks surged due to rising crude prices. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund reached levels close to its all-time highs. Intel and AMD stocks were volatile after China's move to phase out U.S. microprocessors. Bitcoin reclaimed $70,000. Notable stock movements included gains for Bitcoin-related companies and Micron Technology, while United Airlines and Take-Two Interactive faced declines.

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

March 25, 2024 | 5:58 pm

WHR

Investors have shown a bearish stance on Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR), with options activity indicating a split sentiment of 36% bullish and 63% bearish. Benzinga's options scanner revealed 11 significant trades, focusing on a price band between $95.0 and $125.0. The trading volume and open interest trends suggest a keen market interest in WHR's options. Whirlpool's current stock position is at $111.18, with an upcoming earnings announcement in 28 days.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 25, 2024 | 5:45 pm

LULU

Recent options trading activity for Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) shows a bearish sentiment among investors, with 55% of trades being bearish and 44% bullish. The trading volume highlights a price window from $300 to $580. The company's stock is currently up 0.52% at $405.29, with analysts giving an average target price of $497.6. Keybanc, Telsey Advisory Group, Truist Securities, Needham, and Wells Fargo have provided ratings ranging from Overweight to Equal-Weight.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 25, 2024 | 5:45 pm

AGNC

AXP

BAC

CFG

COIN

PAYS

PGR

TFC

Today's session highlighted significant options activity in the Financials sector, with notable movements in stocks like COIN, AGNC, PAYS, TFC, MS, BAC, MA, AXP, CFG, and PGR. The activity ranged from bullish to bearish sentiments, involving both call and put options across various expiration dates and strike prices. This options activity could indicate upcoming trading opportunities based on the whales' movements.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 25, 2024 | 5:35 pm

AMZN

ANF

BABA

CHWY

DKNG

EXPE

NIO

SBUX

TSLA

Today's session highlighted significant whale activity in the options market for 10 consumer discretionary stocks, indicating potential trading opportunities. Notable bullish sentiment was observed in TSLA, NIO, AMZN, BABA, SBUX, CHWY, with neutral sentiment in EXPE and ANF, and bearish sentiment in DKNG and LI. The activity involved both call and put options across various expiration dates and strike prices, suggesting diverse market expectations.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 25, 2024 | 5:35 pm

AAPL

ADSK

AMD

ARM

CSIQ

MSTR

NVDA

PLTR

SMCI

Today's session highlighted significant options activity in the Information Technology sector, with notable movements in stocks like NVDA, AAPL, ARM, SMCI, CSIQ, MSTR, ADSK, AMD, MU, and PLTR. The activity ranged from bullish to bearish sentiments across various expiration dates and strike prices, indicating diverse trading strategies and expectations from large investors or 'whales'. This could signal upcoming volatility or shifts in these stocks.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 25, 2024 | 5:35 pm