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Investor interest in high-yielding corporate bonds is increasing as expectations grow for the Federal Reserve to cut rates later this year. This trend is driven by a desire to lock in high interest rates and a change in Moody's rating approach, boosting demand for riskier, high-yield bonds. Companies like AMC Entertainment, Stanley Black & Decker, and Teledyne Technologies are among those offering the highest yields, indicating a higher risk of default but potentially higher returns for investors.

Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert

March 18, 2024 | 6:21 pm

CSCO

Recent analysis of options activity for Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) reveals a bearish sentiment among big-money investors, with a notable split in sentiment (36% bullish, 63% bearish). The analysis, based on 19 uncommon options trades, indicates a predicted price range for CSCO between $42.5 and $55.0. The largest trades include both calls and puts, with a bearish sentiment on calls and neutral on puts. Cisco Systems, a leading networking equipment and software provider, is currently trading at $49.33, with potential signs of approaching overbought territory.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 18, 2024 | 6:16 pm

CVE

Cenovus Energy (NYSE:CVE) has delivered an average annual return of 16.58% over the past 5 years, outperforming the market by 3.63% on an annualized basis. With a current market capitalization of $34.97 billion, an initial investment of $100 in CVE 5 years ago would be worth $205.06 today.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 18, 2024 | 6:00 pm

CRM

Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) has significantly outperformed the market over the past 15 years, delivering an average annual return of 26.55%. An initial investment of $1000 in CRM 15 years ago would be worth $32,231.12 today. Salesforce's market capitalization currently stands at $289.43 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 18, 2024 | 6:00 pm

HROW

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LLY

ZTS

Today's session highlighted significant whale activity in the health care sector, focusing on options trading for 10 companies. The trades varied in sentiment, with both bullish and bearish positions taken across a range of expiration dates and strike prices. Notable activity included bullish calls on HROW, ZTS (despite being a put), SHC, ABBV, and AMGN, and bearish positions on IMTX, LQDA, MDGL, DXCM, and LLY (despite being a put). This activity could indicate investor expectations and market movements.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 18, 2024 | 5:35 pm

BABA

CVNA

MCD

Today's session highlighted significant options activity for 10 consumer discretionary stocks, indicating varied sentiments among traders. Notable activity included bearish puts on BABA and NKE, bullish puts on CVNA, SBUX, and LOW, and a bearish call on MCD. This activity, tracked by Benzinga's options scanner, suggests traders are actively seeking opportunities based on market estimations diverging from normal values.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 18, 2024 | 5:35 pm

NVDA

PLTR

TSM

Today's session highlighted significant whale activity in the Information Technology sector, focusing on options trading. Notable bullish sentiment was observed in trades for NVDA, SMCI, MSTR, MU, and IBM, while bearish sentiment was seen in TSM, PLTR, AVGO, MARA, and CLSK options. The trades varied in expiration dates, strike prices, and total trade prices, indicating diverse strategies and expectations from large investors.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 18, 2024 | 5:35 pm

Recent options trading activity for General Electric (NYSE:GE) indicates a bearish sentiment among significant investors, with a split of 36% bullish and 63% bearish. Benzinga's options scanner revealed 11 unusual trades, with a mix of puts and calls aiming for a price range of $130.0 to $195.0 over the next three months. The current market standing of GE shows a slight increase in stock price to $169.01, with potential overbought conditions and an upcoming earnings release in 36 days.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 18, 2024 | 5:31 pm

UNH

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) has seen significant options trading activity, with a mix of bullish and bearish sentiments among big-money investors. The options trades have targeted a price range of $470.0 to $640.0 for UNH over the last 3 months. The company, a major health insurer and healthcare services provider, has its stock price slightly up at $492.42, with next earnings expected in 29 days. The options activity could indicate insider knowledge or speculation on future price movements.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 18, 2024 | 5:31 pm

UNH

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) has significantly outperformed the market with an average annual return of 23.3% over the past 15 years, turning a $1000 investment into $22,173.70 today. The company's market capitalization stands at $450.76 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 18, 2024 | 5:30 pm