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ERJ

LYFT

NKLA

SYM

UAL

UBER

UPS

VRT

Today's session highlighted significant options activity for industrials stocks, with notable trades for BA, LYFT, NKLA, ERJ, UPS, VRT, UAL, GE, SYM, and UBER. The activity ranged from bullish to bearish sentiments, involving both call and put options with varying expiration dates and strike prices. This options activity could indicate market expectations and potential trading opportunities based on the sentiments expressed through these large transactions.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 22, 2024 | 5:35 pm

BABA

TSLA

XPEV

Today's session highlighted significant whale activity in the consumer discretionary sector, with notable options trading on stocks like TSLA, F, JD, XPEV, BABA, PDD, DASH, AAP, CVNA, and LULU. The trades varied in sentiment from bearish to bullish, involving both put and call options across various expiration dates and strike prices. This activity could indicate upcoming market movements as large investors position themselves in these stocks.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 22, 2024 | 5:35 pm

AAPL

AMD

BOX

CIFR

DOCN

INTC

MSFT

NVDA

PANW

TSM

Today's session highlighted significant options activity for 10 Information Technology stocks, indicating potential trading opportunities based on whale alerts. These alerts track large transactions and can signal shifts in market sentiment. Notable activity included bullish calls for NVDA, INTC, MSFT, AAPL, CIFR, and TSM, bearish calls for AMD and DOCN, and bullish puts for INTC, AAPL, and BOX. The activity suggests varying investor expectations for these stocks, with specific attention to strike prices and expiration dates.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 22, 2024 | 5:35 pm

HOOD

Robinhood shares are trading lower following the announcement that Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Baiju Bhatt, will step down from his executive role.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 22, 2024 | 5:30 pm

TSN

Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) has seen a 21.1% decrease in short interest, now at 4.69 million shares or 1.87% of float, indicating a potential shift in market sentiment towards the stock. The current short interest is below the peer group average of 4.11%, suggesting a more bullish outlook compared to its peers.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 22, 2024 | 5:15 pm

APEI

Analysts have varied opinions on American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI), with recent ratings ranging from bullish to bearish. The average 12-month price target is $14.00, marking a 36.59% increase from the previous target of $10.25. Financial indicators show positive revenue growth, high net margin, and strong ROE and ROA, but a high debt-to-equity ratio. The company offers postsecondary education and has seen a revenue growth rate of 0.24% as of December 31, 2023.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 22, 2024 | 5:01 pm

LPLA

Analysts have diverse views on LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA), with recent evaluations showing a mix of indifference and slight bullishness. The average 12-month price target for LPLA has been raised to $266.57, indicating a positive outlook. The company has shown strong financial performance with a notable revenue growth rate of 13.31% and excels in ROE and ROA, despite a below-average net margin and market capitalization.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 22, 2024 | 5:01 pm

Analysts have provided diverse opinions on Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF) over the last three months, with recent ratings ranging from somewhat bullish to indifferent. The average 12-month price target for SF has increased by 10.22% to $81.75. Key financial indicators show solid revenue growth and net margin, but challenges in ROA and market capitalization. Stifel Financial is a middle-market-focused investment bank with significant revenue from its global wealth management division.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 22, 2024 | 5:00 pm

TALO

Four analysts have recently updated their ratings on Talos Energy (NYSE:TALO), with a mix of bullish and somewhat bullish perspectives. The average 12-month price target is now $18.38, down from $21.33, indicating a 13.83% decrease. Analysts from Citigroup, Stifel, Benchmark, and Keybanc have adjusted their price targets, reflecting dynamic market conditions and Talos Energy's performance. Despite a solid revenue growth rate of 12.5% as of December 31, 2023, Talos Energy faces challenges in profitability, asset utilization, and generating optimal returns for shareholders.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 22, 2024 | 5:00 pm

MRNO

Murano Global Investments PLC (NASDAQ:MRNO) shares surged over 50% on Friday after a significant drop of 47% on Thursday. This volatility follows the announcement of Murano's business combination with HCM Acquisition Corp, leading to the start of trading under the ticker MRNO on Thursday. Murano, a real estate firm focusing on properties in Mexico, does not pay dividends but engages in other value-returning activities. Trading volume spiked, causing a temporary halt on Friday.

Portfolio Pulse from Erica Kollmann

March 22, 2024 | 4:54 pm