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BAC

C

JPM

PYPL

WFC

The article highlights unusual options activity for several financial stocks, indicating potential trading opportunities. Notable mentions include bearish call options for BAC and C, bearish put options for WFC, bullish call options for PYPL, and bullish put options for JPM.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 24, 2024 | 5:37 pm

AMZN

BABA

CVNA

DKNG

JWN

LVS

PDD

SBUX

TSLA

W

The article highlights unusual options activity in the Consumer Discretionary sector, focusing on large transactions by 'whales' in stocks like TSLA, CVNA, BABA, AMZN, DKNG, PDD, SBUX, JWN, LVS, and W. These activities can indicate potential trading opportunities.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 24, 2024 | 5:37 pm

FYBR

VZ

Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ) has been downgraded by Keybanc Capital Markets analyst Brandon Nispel from Overweight to Sector Weight due to slower growth and declining cash flow projections for 2025. The potential acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent, Inc (NASDAQ:FYBR) is seen as a poor capital allocation decision, impacting Verizon's ability to repurchase shares.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

October 24, 2024 | 5:34 pm

NXL

Nexalin Technology shares have resumed trading after a temporary halt. This development is significant for investors monitoring the company's stock movements.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 24, 2024 | 5:29 pm

LVS

Las Vegas Sands Corp (NYSE:LVS) is receiving positive attention from analysts due to its strong position in Macau and the region's recovery. Despite missing Q3 earnings and revenue estimates, analysts from Morgan Stanley and Stifel maintain positive ratings and price targets, citing strong Macau results and future catalysts.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

October 24, 2024 | 5:28 pm

TSLA

UBER

Uber shares are declining following Tesla's announcement of testing its new Cybercab in San Francisco. RBC analysts suggest Tesla's ride-hailing service could impact Uber's market position.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 24, 2024 | 5:26 pm

NXL

Nexalin Technology shares were halted due to a circuit breaker as the stock surged by 73.6%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 24, 2024 | 5:24 pm

BTCUSD

Standard Chartered predicts Bitcoin could reach $73,000 by the U.S. presidential election and $80,000 if Trump wins. A Republican sweep could push Bitcoin to $125,000 by the end of 2024. The analysis is based on options data and betting odds.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

October 24, 2024 | 5:20 pm

INZY

Inozyme Pharma has reported positive interim data from its Phase 1 SEAPORT 1 trial of INZ-701, showing the treatment is well-tolerated and significantly increases PPi levels in ESKD patients on hemodialysis. The company plans a registrational trial in calciphylaxis for 2025.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 24, 2024 | 5:19 pm

META

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) shares have risen nearly 25% over the past quarter as the company prepares to report its Q3 earnings on Oct. 30. Analysts expect earnings of $5.24 per share and revenue of $40.253 billion. Meta has consistently exceeded estimates for six consecutive quarters. Analysts have issued positive updates, with several raising their price targets, anticipating a strong performance driven by AI innovations and ad spending.

Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert

October 24, 2024 | 5:18 pm