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IQV

IQVIA Holdings (NYSE:IQV) has seen an 8.98% increase in its short percent of float, now at 1.82% of all regular shares available for trading. This indicates a rise in bearish sentiment among investors. However, its short interest is still lower than the peer group average of 5.90%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 16, 2024 | 1:00 pm

LOW

Financial giants have made significant bullish moves on Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) through options trading. Analysis reveals 10 unusual trades with a mix of bullish and bearish sentiments. The projected price targets range from $200 to $260. Recent trading volume is high, and the stock price is up by 1.02%. Analysts have mixed ratings with price targets between $230 and $272.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 15, 2024 | 8:47 pm

LMT

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT), as revealed by Benzinga's options scanner. The scanner highlighted 18 extraordinary options activities, with a mix of bullish and bearish sentiments. The trading volumes and open interest suggest a focus on a price band between $475.0 and $600.0. The stock is currently trading at $560.29, down by -0.52%, and is potentially overbought according to RSI values. Analysts have mixed ratings with target prices ranging from $505 to $600.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 15, 2024 | 8:32 pm

MSTX

Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing significant volatility, with major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin seeing notable declines. Bitcoin miners' profits have dipped, and long liquidations have spiked. Despite the downturn, some traders believe the market is nearing the end of its 'final weeks of pain.' Additionally, MSTX has launched as the first single-stock leveraged ETF for MicroStrategy stock, offering 175% exposure.

Portfolio Pulse from Khyathi Dalal

August 15, 2024 | 8:06 pm

APO

Recent options trading activity for Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) shows a predominantly bearish sentiment among large investors, with 77% of trades being bearish. Despite this, the stock price has risen by 4.39% to $110.63. Analysts have given positive ratings with an average target price of $126.0.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 15, 2024 | 7:21 pm

NFE

New Fortress Energy (NYSE:NFE) has seen a 9.68% increase in its short percent of float, now at 25.37%. This indicates a bearish sentiment among investors, as it would take traders 5.94 days to cover their short positions. NFE's short interest is significantly higher than its peers, whose average is 2.92%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 15, 2024 | 6:30 pm

LUMN

Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) has seen a significant decrease in its short interest, falling 18.35% since the last report. Currently, 15.35% of its float is sold short, which is higher than the peer group average of 5.34%. This decrease in short interest could indicate a shift in market sentiment.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 15, 2024 | 6:30 pm

ISRG

Deep-pocketed investors have shown a bearish sentiment towards Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:ISRG) through significant options activity. Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities, with 58% of the sentiment being bearish. The price target for ISRG ranges from $375 to $500. Despite the bearish sentiment, ISRG's stock is currently up by 1.83%, trading at $479.82. Analysts have mixed ratings, with a consensus target price of $494.6.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 15, 2024 | 6:01 pm

ANET

Investors with significant capital have shown a bullish stance on Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) through options trading. Benzinga's options scanner identified 49 unusual options trades, with a mix of 40% bullish and 38% bearish sentiment. The trades include 17 puts worth $831,987 and 32 calls worth $1,174,096, targeting a price range of $185 to $380. Analysts have mixed ratings, with price targets ranging from $265 to $375.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 15, 2024 | 6:01 pm

AMZN

BABA

CZR

LAZR

LI

NIO

NKE

TPR

TSLA

W

The article highlights significant options activity in the Consumer Discretionary sector, focusing on trades involving companies like TSLA, LAZR, BABA, TPR, W, AMZN, CZR, LI, NKE, and NIO. These activities include both bullish and bearish sentiments, with various expiration dates and strike prices.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 15, 2024 | 5:35 pm