La chaîne d'options affiche les données clés des options sur actions de AmpliTech Gr à différents prix d'exercice et dates d'expiration. Les traders utilisent ces informations pour analyser les transactions potentielles et évaluer le sentiment du marché pour AmpliTech Gr..

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AmpliTech Group Inc designs, develops, engineers, and assembles micro-wave component-based amplifiers that meet individual customer specifications. The products of the company consist of RF amplifiers & related subsystems, operating at multiple frequencies from 50kHz to 44GHz, including Low Noise Amplifiers, Medium Power Amplifiers, cryogenic amplifiers, and custom assemblies. The company also offers non-recurring engineering services on a project-by-project basis, for a predetermined fixed contractual amount, or on a time-plus-material basis. It also operates as a manufacturer, & distributor of cryogenic microwave amplifiers, RF designs, & applications for Wireless Networks & the future of Wireless Communication.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SPOT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 12 options trades for Spotify Technology.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 75% bullish and 25%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $41,945, and 11, calls, for a total amount of $416,620.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $105.0 and $500.0 for Spotify Technology, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Spotify Technology options trades today is 39.0 with a total volume of 65.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Spotify Technology's big money trades within a strike price range of $105.0 to $500.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Spotify Technology Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734034177_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$77.4</td>
<td>$76.0</td>
<td>$76.0</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$60.8K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$41.95</td>
<td>$41.9</td>
<td>$41.9</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$41.9K</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$385.55</td>
<td>$382.2</td>
<td>$385.55</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$385.35</td>
<td>$382.0</td>
<td>$385.35</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$381.2</td>
<td>$378.0</td>
<td>$381.2</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Spotify Technology</h3>
Spotify is the leading global music streaming service provider, with over 600 million monthly active users and 250 million paying subscribers, with the latter comprising the firm's premium segment. most of the firm's revenue and nearly all its gross profit come from the subscribers, who pay a monthly fee to access a very comprehensive music library that consists of most of the most popular songs ever recorded, including all from the major record labels. The firm also sells separate audiobook subscriptions and integrates podcasts within its standard music app. Podcast content is not exclusive and is typically free to access on other platforms. Ad-supported users can access a similar music catalog but cannot customize a similar on-demand experience.
In light of the recent options history for Spotify Technology, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Spotify Technology</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,016,422, the price of SPOT is up by 1.15%, reaching $482.38.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 54 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Spotify Technology</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $500.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Macquarie persists with their Outperform rating on Spotify Technology, maintaining a target price of $500. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Spotify Technology with a target price of $475. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Phillip Securities downgraded its action to Accumulate with a price target of $485. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on Spotify Technology with a target price of $515. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Canaccord Genuity persists with their Buy rating on Spotify Technology, maintaining a target price of $525. 
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Lam Research.
Looking at options history for Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 37% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $1,398,938 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $284,388.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $67.0 and $90.0 for Lam Research, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Lam Research's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Lam Research's whale trades within a strike price range from $67.0 to $90.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Lam Research Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734034172_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$861.8K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">698</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$217.9K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$208.0K</td>
<td>367</td>
<td align="right">326</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$188.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">438</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$1.83</td>
<td>$1.84</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$92.0K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lam Research</h3>
Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Lam Research</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,135,291, the price of LRCX is down by -2.88%, reaching $75.98.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 41 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Lam Research</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $82.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Bernstein persists with their Market Perform rating on Lam Research, maintaining a target price of $85. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Lam Research, targeting a price of $83. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Lam Research, maintaining a target price of $78. 
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Spotlight on Lam Research: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Kosmos Energy Ltd. ("Kosmos" or the "Company") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOS#NYSE">KOS</a>) notes today's announcement by Tullow Oil plc ("Tullow") (LSE: TLW) regarding a potential transaction involving Tullow and Kosmos and confirms that it is in very preliminary discussions with Tullow regarding a possible all-share offer by Kosmos for Tullow.
There can be no certainty that any offer will be made, nor as to the terms on which any offer might be made. Pursuant to Rule 2.5 of the Code, Kosmos reserves the right to vary the form and/or mix of the offer consideration and vary the transaction structure. A further announcement will be made as and when appropriate.

Kosmos Energy Notes Announcement By Tullow Oil Regarding A Potential Transaction Involving Tullow And Kosmos And Confirms That It Is In Very Preliminary Discussions With Tullow Regarding A Possible All-Share Offer By Kosmos For Tullow

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on JPMorgan Chase.
Looking at options history for JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) we detected 29 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 34% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 51% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $567,565 and 20, calls, for a total amount of $1,342,170.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $145.0 and $370.0 for JPMorgan Chase, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for JPMorgan Chase's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of JPMorgan Chase's whale trades within a strike price range from $145.0 to $370.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>JPMorgan Chase 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734034167_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$13.0</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$264.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$39.0</td>
<td>$38.8</td>
<td>$39.0</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$195.0K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$129.7</td>
<td>$125.0</td>
<td>$127.33</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$127.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$127.5</td>
<td>$124.75</td>
<td>$126.77</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$126.7K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$95.0K</td>
<td>865</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About JPMorgan Chase</h3>
JPMorgan Chase is one of the largest and most complex financial institutions in the United States, with nearly $4.1 trillion in assets. It is organized into four major segments--consumer and community banking, corporate and investment banking, commercial banking, and asset and wealth management. JPMorgan operates, and is subject to regulation, in multiple countries.
Having examined the options trading patterns of JPMorgan Chase, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>JPMorgan Chase's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,535,176, with JPM's price down by -0.85%, positioned at $241.47.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 34 days.</li>
</ul>
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Believes Annual Meeting Outcome is Critical to Future of the Company and that the Current Board is Best Positioned to Continue Clinical Trial Momentum, Commercialize Ampligen and Deliver Long-Term Value for Shareholders
In AIM's View, the Activist Group's Plan to Reimburse Individuals More Than $5 Million for Failed Attempts to Gain Control of the Board – Without Putting this to a Shareholder Vote – Is Grossly Irresponsible and Not in the Best Interests of All Shareholders
Reminds Shareholders that Both Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms – ISS and Glass Lewis – Recommended Against Giving the Dissident Nominees Control of the AIM Board, Specifically Citing Their Lack of a Plan, Among Other Issues
Highlights Activist Group Nominees Todd A. Deutsch's and Robert L. Chioini's Checkered Pasts and Affiliations with Securities Law Criminals – and that Mr. Chioini Was Fired as CEO of Rockwell Medical for His "Sustained Mismanagement" and "Blatant Disregard for Shareholder Concerns"1
Questions How Activist Group Nominee Paul Sweeney Could Function as an Independent Director Given that Mr. Kellner is Apparently the Biggest Investor in Mr. Sweeney's Private Equity Firm
AIM ImmunoTech Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIM#NYSE">AIM</a>) ("AIM" or the "Company") today issued the following statement in connection with the upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"), presently scheduled for December 17, 2024:
With the Annual Meeting quickly approaching, it is critical that shareholders vote on the WHITE universal proxy card to re-elect all four current members of our Board of Directors (the "Board"). As shareholders consider this important decision, we ask that they keep the following in mind:

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American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.51% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.92%. Currently, American Finl Gr has a market capitalization of $11.70 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AFG: If an investor had bought $1000 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,717.04 today based on a price of $139.40 for AFG at the time of writing.
<h3>American Finl Gr's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734033750_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Digital Brands Group, Inc. ("DBG") (NASDAQ:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBGI#NASDAQ">DBGI</a>), a curated collection of luxury lifestyle brands, today announces the first 45 day results since it entered into a marketing partnership on October 21, 2024, with VAYNERCOMMERCE, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=VmeG5jLdiW1NKdO9fpxUEmxQ2TUJ0hnWuLsYb8ZX0HfwQE5DXEtypGvgP8fykCT_4_RflHvPIZ0MmXfa8W2CRylttnpgoe0zz_6_TK8q5hw=">https://vaynercommerce.com/</a>. VAYNERCOMMERCE is a full service digital growth agency created by Gary Vaynerchuk, also known as GARYVEE. VAYNERCOMMERCE's services aim to help digital companies scale their online presence and revenues.
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Anchored by next-generation IBM Quantum System Two in Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, new initiative will advance useful quantum applications as industries move towards quantum-centric supercomputing&nbsp;
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. and CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a collaboration to establish the new National Quantum Algorithm Center in the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) in Chicago.
Anchored by IBM and other quantum computing pioneers including the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the center will be fueled by IBM's next-generation quantum computer, IBM Quantum System Two, which the company plans to deploy in Chicago in the coming year.
IBM Quantum System Two within the IQMP will be powered by IBM Quantum Heron, which can execute utility-scale algorithms beyond the capabilities of brute-force, classical simulation methods. Users will be able to leverage this system with Qiskit, IBM's performant quantum software, which is designed to be able to extend the length and complexity of quantum circuits to extract accurate results for problems of scientific and research value.

IBM And Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Announced A Collaboration To Establish The New National Quantum Algorithm Center In The Illinois Quantum And Microelectronics Park In Chicago

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"What we really try to do is one, stop them from over-trading," Ross says with regards to how he advises clients in constructing how their assets are managed.
He invoked an anecdote in which there was one client he came across who had performed over 14,000 transactions. The "beauty" of 401's model, he said, i that it gives advice, and ultimately clients can make their own decisions. 401 doesn't benefit if you trade more or less &#8211; it's just advice that comes monthly compared to some advisors who could meet with clients as little as once or twice.  
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401 Financial's name is borne from a former track coach who advised running 401 yards through the line — not just the 400. The origin story began following Tyrone's years at Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)-owned Merrill Lynch where he witnessed incredible success stories. The failings, specifically in accounting for crypto-related exposure, served to light the fire.
"I did realize there, though, when I was shown Bitcoin for the first time, I couldn&#8217;t unsee it." Despite those shortcomings, what left an indelible mark on Tyrone during his time at Merrill through 2016 was the "value" of financial planning. "That team did financial planning like I&#8217;ve never seen it to this day," Ross says.
But it's not all crypto, all the time for this financial advisor — despite the fact that he calls himself the "biggest crypto hippie you'll ever meet." While he considers traditional assets and stocks "dinosaur" bones, he adds, "if you want it (stocks), we give you exposure."
Among the assets he usually advises clients to pursue are some larger, broad market ETFs like the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and a bit of emerging markets depending on age and where they are in their lives.
He says the beauty of his advice-only model is that "we&#8217;re not trying to acquire your assets" or "sell you anything" so 401 can get you into the "lowest cost ever." Ultimately, clients often know what they're going to get with Ross given his open stance on cryptocurrency and specifically Bitcoin, he says. 
Tyrone and his team want to educate as much as anything else, whether it's around dollar cost averaging or learning how to gain direct access to Bitcoin instead of buying into Bitcoin ETFs, trusts and derivatives like iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), ProShares Bitcoin ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BITO#NYSE">BITO</a>), Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBTC#BATS">FBTC</a>) or similar funds. "I don&#8217;t like the (crypto) ETFs, because, again, I think it&#8217;s a way to siphon fees on top of buying crypto." 401 has a message for those looking to start their financial journey: "We want to work with folks that have never worked with an advisor before. We don't have any minimums … and if you can't afford it, we'll take you on anyway until you can afford it. "
As Bitcoin<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42461870/michael-saylor-lauds-bitcoins-100000-milestone-it-will-be-embraced-by-the-worlds-wealthy-and-powerful"> crosses the $100,000 mark,</a> and the crypto industry&#8217;s market value nears $4 trillion, it&#8217;s only more likely that those in the market for advisory services will require someone who speaks blockchain in its native tongue.
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POET Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POET#NASDAQ">POET</a>) shares are trading lower Thursday after the company announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42457229/poet-technologies-announces-us-25-million-offering-priced-at-a-premium-to-market">$25 million public offering</a>.
What Happened: POET announced plans to complete a non-brokered public offering of 5 million units at a price of $5 per unit. 
Each unit will be comprised of one share of common stock and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. The warrants will be exercisable for five years to acquire one common share at a price of $6.
The offering is expected to close on or about Dec. 19. POET said it anticipates gross proceeds of $25 million. The company expects to use any net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes.&nbsp;
The offering comes just weeks after POET announced a $25 million&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g42202419/poet-technologies-announces-us-25-million-registered-direct-offering" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">registered direct offering</a>. The company said at the time that it planned to use net proceeds from that offering for working capital related to POET&#8217;s recently announced plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42168802/whats-going-on-with-poet-technologies-stock-monday" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">expand assembly operations</a>&nbsp;into Malaysia.
POET Technologies offers high-speed optical engines, light source products and custom optical modules to the&nbsp;<a href="http://benzinga.com/topic/ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI</a>&nbsp;systems market and to hyperscale data centers.
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POET Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/poet">POET shares</a> were down 9.25% at $4.36 at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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I admit it: I am something of a geek.
I spend a lot of time sitting around reading articles, crunching numbers, and engaging in other research-focused activities.
One of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon is with a game in the background (preferably baseball, but there has to be an offseason), reading the latest academic studies and insights.
Recently, I spent some time with a study on insider buying titled &#8220;Are CFOs&#8217; Trades More Informative Than CEOs&#8217; Trades?&#8221;
As it turns out, they are.
Everyone focuses on the CEO. After all, he is the top executive who sees everything: all the plans, all the ideas, all the sales figures, everything.
The CEO is the ship&#8217;s captain who sees all and theoretically knows all.
Why, then, does the CFO outperform?
Keeping our ship analogy, the CEO may be the captain, but the CFO oversees the engine room and the power plant.
He knows what cash is coming in, where it is going, and how the excess is being spent.
The CFO knows how much they owe and to whom they owe it.
The CFO is also present in every meeting and sees every plan and vision laid out by the CEO and other executives.
He also knows how these plans will impact the business&#8217;s financial health.
She is also best positioned to judge how these plans will likely impact the company&#8217;s value.
When the Chief Financial Officer buys, it is because the business is trading for less than the ultimate insider view says it is worth.
Here are three companies with recent significant buying by the Chief Financial Officer:
Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (Ticker: DMLP) is a master limited partnership that acquires, owns, and manages producing and non-producing mineral, royalty, overriding royalty, net profits, and leasehold interests across the United States.
Its diversified portfolio spans 593 counties and parishes in 28 states, providing exposure to various oil and gas assets.
While the company is currently most active in the Permian and Bakken regions, it also has significant acreage in the Utica Shale and Marcellus Shale regions, which hold enormous amounts of natural gas.
Most energy industry insiders think that natural gas will be in huge demand as the energy source for developing AI to its full potential.
As a royalty trust, Dorchester is paid for every drop of oil and gas produced on the acreage they own. At the current price, the yield on the shares is over 10%.
CFO Leslie Moriyama is clearly a big believer in higher energy prices, as she has recently purchased over $500,000 worth of additional stock in the company.
HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (Ticker: HASI), formerly known as Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc., is a leading investor in climate solutions, focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other sustainable infrastructure markets across the United States.
HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (HASI) maintains a diversified portfolio across three primary markets: Behind-the-Meter (BTM), Grid-Connected (GC), and Fuels, Transport &amp; Nature (FTN). As of June 30, 2024, the portfolio distribution was approximately 47% in BTM, 40% in GC, and 13% in FTN.
The company&#8217;s investments encompass various asset classes, including equity, joint ventures, land ownership, lending, and other financing transactions. Notable investments include a structured equity investment in a 2.0 GW portfolio of contracted wind, solar, and solar-plus-storage projects, and a senior debt investment in a portfolio of operating landfill gas-to-renewable natural gas and wastewater treatment biogas-to-renewable natural gas plants.
CFO Marc Pangburn is not buying the death of renewables story, as he recently purchased a six-figure stake in the company.
Centene Corporation (Ticker: CNC), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading managed care company specializing in government-sponsored healthcare programs. Founded in 1984, Centene has become a significant intermediary for government-sponsored and privately insured healthcare plans, offering a comprehensive range of services to individuals and families across the United States. The company&#8217;s portfolio includes Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Marketplace insurance plans, serving over 28 million members nationwide.
In the third quarter of 2024, Centene reported total revenues of $42.0 billion, marking a 10% increase from the same period in the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by a 22% increase in Marketplace membership and a 49% rise in Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. The company&#8217;s adjusted diluted earnings per share stood at $1.62, surpassing analysts&#8217; expectations.
Despite a decline in Medicaid membership due to redeterminations, Centene&#8217;s diversified portfolio allowed it to navigate these challenges effectively. The company reaffirmed its full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance of greater than $6.80, reflecting confidence in its financial outlook.
The stock has sold off this year, finally attracting the interest of CFO Andrew Asher, who recently purchased $1 million worth of the company.

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The XRP Token (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) from Ripple was part of a surprise charity donation to Ellen DeGeneres in 2018 with Ashton Kutcher describing his investment in the company and why it was important in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto">the cryptocurrency sector.</a>
Here's a look back at the moment and how much investors could have made investing in XRP at the time.
What Happened: The price of XRP has soared in 2024 thanks to filings for XRP ETFs, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42446237/xrp-price-explodes-20-to-2-43-after-ripple-receives-rlusd-stablecoin-approval">a stablecoin launch</a> and optimism that a new White House administration could help the company in its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/11/42173824/if-you-invested-1000-in-xrp-token-when-sec-lawsuit-caused-mass-panic-heres-how-much-youd-have-today">pending SEC lawsuit.</a>
While XRP has had a great 2024, the cryptocurrency hit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42225289/heres-how-much-100-invested-in-xrp-token-today-will-be-worth-if-crypto-returns-to-all-time-highs">an all-time high</a> of $3.84 in early 2018, a level it has failed to recapture over the last six years. Another event that happened for XRP in 2018 was the cryptocurrency being highlighted by actor and tech investor Kutcher.
Kutcher made a surprise <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7JQzSn8Ptg">appearance </a>on the May 23, 2018 episode of "The Ellen Show," a talk show hosted by DeGeneres.
During his appearance, Kutcher was joined by investor Guy Oseary. The two business partners were also investors in Ripple at the time.
"Ripple is basically a platform to allow people to transfer money from bank account to bank account, person to person, really securely, really simply, really quickly," Kutcher said of the company.
Kutcher said XRP is the cryptocurrency for Ripple and a way to get value "from here to there."
The actor and investor shared on the show that Ripple was donating $4 million to DeGeneres' charity, The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund, leaving the talk show host nearly speechless.
"You never ask anyone for anything, you're always thinking about everyone else," Kutcher added.
Kutcher highlighted the power of Ripple by saying instead of bringing out a giant check to mark the $4 million donation, he could transfer the money to DeGeneres right there by pushing a button and putting the money into her charity's account.
"That was the most amazing thing," DeGeneres said. "I love Ripple. Thank you Ripple for doing this."
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Investing $1,000 in XRP: The XRP Token traded between $0.5870 and $0.6491 on May 23, 2018, the day the episode aired.
A $1,000 investment at the time could have purchased 1540.5947 XRP based on the day&#8217;s high price.
The $1,000 investment would be worth $3,712.83 today based on a price of $2.41 for XRP at the time of writing. This represents a potential return of 271.3% over the last six-plus years.
While XRP is up over 280% year-to-date in 2024, Benzinga readers predict positive things ahead in 2025.
Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42378513/can-bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-shiba-inu-or-solana-beat-xrp-in-2025-poll-says-yes-one-coin-stands-out">recently asked readers</a> their thoughts on XRP versus other cryptocurrencies for 2025.
&#8220;Do you think any of these cryptos will outperform XRP in 2025?&#8221; Benzinga asked.
These were the results:
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<li>Bitcoin: 28%</li>
<li>Solana: 15%</li>
<li>Dogecoin: 13%</li>
<li>Ethereum: 10%</li>
<li>Shiba Inu: 10%</li>
<li>Hedera: 1%</li>
<li>None of the Above: 24%</li>
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Bitcoin won the poll, with 28% of readers believing that the leading cryptocurrency will outperform the other options in 2025.
Ranking second in the poll was None of the Above, which means 24% of readers think XRP will outperform the other six cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin in 2025.
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What Happened: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez attributes Ondo's parabolic rally to heightened interest in RWA tokenization and strategic moves like its investment in BlackRock&#8217;s BUIDL fund. 
This bullish sentiment <a href="https://x.com/ali_charts/status/1867139781055926418">suggests</a> sustained momentum:
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<li>Long-Term Outlook: Ondo is currently in a &#8220;Greed&#8221; phase, nearing &#8220;Euphoria,&#8221; with a 235% rally over the past month and minimal corrections. Using the TD Sequential indicator, Martinez predicts the token could reach $5–$7 in the next few months.</li>
<li>Short-Term Setup: After breaking a key risk line, Ondo signals bullish continuation. A slight pullback to $1.81 or $1.75 is possible, but the recovery points to further upside. The near-term target is $3.22, with potential for more gains.</li>
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Why It Matters: BounceBit has <a href="https://medium.com/@bouncebit/bouncebit-integrates-usdy-as-first-tokenized-rwa-297355db09e2">integrated</a> Ondo Finance's flagship tokenized U.S. Treasury products into its CeDeFi V2 platform, making Ondo the first treasury-backed RWA in the ecosystem. This integration underscores Ondo's pioneering role in bridging traditional finance with blockchain innovation.
With a 24-hour trading volume of $617.8 million, Ondo leads the RWA sector, highlighting its growing appeal among investors.
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