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AAL

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards American Airlines Gr (NASDAQ:AAL), as revealed by Benzinga's options scanner. The significant move in AAL's options market, with 55% of investors leaning bearish, suggests potential volatility. The trading activity indicates a price target range of $8.0 to $25.0. The stock is currently trading at $10.63, down by -1.21%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 31, 2024 | 5:46 pm

MCD

Financial giants have made significant bullish moves on McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) with 11 unusual options trades, predominantly calls. Analysts have mixed ratings, with price targets ranging from $280 to $300. The stock is currently trading at $265.73, down by 0.27%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 31, 2024 | 3:16 pm

JPM

Wealthy investors have taken a bullish stance on JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) through significant options trades. Benzinga's options scanner detected 14 uncommon trades, with a split sentiment of 50% bullish and 50% bearish. The major market movers are focusing on a price band between $195.0 and $240.0 for JPMorgan Chase. The stock is currently trading at $215.37, with an average analyst price target of $217.0.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 31, 2024 | 2:31 pm

DKS

Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) has seen a 6.5% increase in its short percent of float, now at 13.43%. This indicates a bearish sentiment among investors, as it would take 4.67 days to cover these short positions. The company's short interest is higher than its peer group average of 12.96%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 31, 2024 | 2:15 pm

EPAC

Enerpac Tool Group (NYSE:EPAC) has seen a 17.44% increase in its short percent of float, now at 2.29%. This indicates a rise in bearish sentiment among investors. However, its short interest is still lower than the peer group average of 5.02%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 31, 2024 | 1:15 pm

WBA

Walgreens Boots Alliance (NYSE:WBA) has seen a 15.34% increase in its short percent of float, now at 10.83%. This indicates a bearish sentiment among investors, as it would take 2.84 days to cover short positions. WBA's short interest is higher than its peers, whose average is 5.66%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 30, 2024 | 8:30 pm

FCNCA

First Citizens BancShares (NYSE:FCNCA) has seen a 4.93% increase in its short percent of float, now at 2.13%. This is higher than its peers' average of 1.04%. It would take traders 4.44 days to cover their short positions.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 30, 2024 | 8:30 pm

AUR

Aurora Innovation (NYSE:AUR) has seen a 24.65% increase in its short percent of float, now at 12.59% of all regular shares available for trading. This is higher than the peer group average of 7.70%. It would take traders 12.77 days to cover their short positions on average.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 30, 2024 | 8:15 pm

PSTG

Investors have taken a bearish stance on Pure Storage (NYSE:PSTG) with significant options activity indicating a potential decline. Benzinga's options scanner detected 19 trades, predominantly puts, suggesting a negative outlook. The stock is currently down 3.83% at $55.97, with analysts setting a price target of $47.0.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 30, 2024 | 7:16 pm

TXRH

Texas Roadhouse (NYSE:TXRH) has seen a 4.76% increase in its short percent of float, now at 2.64%. This indicates a rise in bearish sentiment, although it remains below the peer group average of 10.37%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 30, 2024 | 7:00 pm