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The article highlights unusual options activity in the Information Technology sector, focusing on call and put option sweeps for various companies. Notable mentions include NVDA, INTC, MARA, AAPL, SMCI, MU, MSFT, IREN, LRCX, and S, with varying sentiments and expiration dates.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 27, 2024 | 5:35 pm

SPY

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates that U.S. voters now slightly prefer former President Trump's economic approach over Vice President Harris's, with a 43% to 40% margin. This is a narrowing from an 11-point lead in July.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 27, 2024 | 5:32 pm

NDAQ

Nasdaq has filed with the SEC to list and trade Bitcoin Index Options, following NYSE's similar plans. This move aims to expand cryptocurrency offerings and reflects growing interest from traditional financial institutions in digital assets. Regulatory approval is pending.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

August 27, 2024 | 5:31 pm

CVNA

Deep-pocketed investors are showing a bearish sentiment towards Carvana (NYSE:CVNA), with significant options activity indicating potential price movements. The options activity is split, with 52% bearish and 44% bullish sentiment. Analysts have mixed ratings, with price targets ranging from $110 to $200.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 27, 2024 | 5:31 pm

MCD

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years with an average annual return of 12.45%, resulting in a $100 investment growing to $1,054.60. This highlights the power of compounded returns.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 27, 2024 | 5:30 pm

NSC

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) has significantly outperformed the market over the past 20 years, with an annualized return of 13.57%. A $100 investment in NSC 20 years ago would be worth $1,275.10 today, highlighting the power of compounded returns.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 27, 2024 | 5:30 pm

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Floki (CRYPTO: FLOKI) is gaining momentum with new partnerships and exchange listings, including a multi-year partnership with the University of Miami Athletics. This has led to increased optimism among traders, with Floki outperforming other meme coins like Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Pepe. The coin is also now listed on the European exchange Iconomix.

Portfolio Pulse from Khyathi Dalal

August 27, 2024 | 5:27 pm

AAWH

Ascend Wellness Holdings has fired its CEO and CFO, appointing Samuel Brill as the new CEO and Roman Nemchenko as the new CFO. The leadership change aims to realign the company's strategy and address performance challenges. Ascend recently reported a 15% increase in Q2 2024 revenue but also a net loss.

Portfolio Pulse from Rolando García

August 27, 2024 | 5:22 pm

VSTA

Vasta Platform shares declined following a downgrade by JP Morgan from Overweight to Underweight.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 27, 2024 | 5:16 pm

NUZE

NuZee shares declined following the announcement of a $1.3 million convertible notes issuance agreement.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 27, 2024 | 5:14 pm