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MRNA

A large bullish position on Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) has been spotted in the options market, with 11 unusual options trades identified. The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 54% bullish and 45% bearish. Whales have been targeting a price range from $65.0 to $200.0 for Moderna over the last 3 months.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

May 18, 2023 | 7:46 pm

MU

Semiconductor stocks are trading higher due to debt ceiling optimism, AI-related momentum, and Micron's plan to make chips in Japan.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

May 18, 2023 | 7:46 pm

SBUX

Unusual options activity has been observed for Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) with a bearish stance. Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 uncommon options trades, with 36% bullish and 63% bearish sentiment. Whales have been targeting a price range of $85.0 to $110.0 for Starbucks over the last 3 months.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

May 18, 2023 | 7:46 pm

INTU

A large bearish position on Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) has been spotted, with 60% of big-money traders showing bearish sentiment. Whales have been targeting a price range of $400 to $470 for Intuit over the last 3 months. Mizuho and Barclays maintain their Buy and Overweight ratings on Intuit, with price targets of $550 and $495, respectively.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

May 18, 2023 | 7:46 pm

XOM

Exxon Mobil has pushed back against investors and proxy advisor Glass Lewis, stating that the prospect of achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 is remote and should not be further evaluated in its financial statements. A shareholder proposal seeking a report on the cost of having to abandon projects faces a vote on May 31.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

May 18, 2023 | 7:42 pm

SOUN

SoundHound AI shares are experiencing an increase in value due to ongoing fluctuations in the artificial intelligence sector.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

May 18, 2023 | 7:40 pm

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ZS

Software company stocks are trading higher due to overall market strength and optimism for a debt ceiling resolution.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

May 18, 2023 | 7:39 pm

SPY

The market on close imbalance is reported to be $881 million to the sell-side, indicating a potential increase in selling pressure.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

May 18, 2023 | 7:31 pm

MA

A whale investor has taken a bearish stance on Mastercard (NYSE:MA), with 57% of detected trades having bearish expectations. Whales have been targeting a price range of $250 to $450 for Mastercard over the last 3 months. Analysts from Credit Suisse, Raymond James, Tigress Financial, BMO Capital, and RBC Capital maintain Outperform or Strong Buy ratings with price targets ranging from $400 to $476.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

May 18, 2023 | 7:31 pm

ZI

DA Davidson raised its price target on ZoomInfo stock from $30 to $40, causing the shares to trade higher.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

May 18, 2023 | 7:31 pm