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180 Life Sciences Corp was formed as a clinical-stage biotechnology company, focused on the development of therapeutics for unmet medical needs in chronic pain, inflammation, and fibrosis by employing research, and, where appropriate, combination therapy. In addition, it has acquired certain source code and intellectual property relating to the back-end technology platform to operate an online blockchain casino, and moving forward, it plans to focus the majority of its operations on the creation of the online blockchain casino, while looking to monetize certain prior development-stage therapeutic product candidates for unmet medical needs. It has one reportable operating segment, iGaming.

MingZhu Logistics Holdings Limited ("MingZhu" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YGMZ#NASDAQ">YGMZ</a>), an elite provider of logistics and transportation services to businesses, today announced it has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the "SPA") to acquire 100% equity of Shenzhen Mingzhuchun Wine Co., Ltd. ("Mingzhuchun"), which operates its liquor distribution business through its two subsidiaries Xiamen Bainian Qianzhuang Wine Group Co., Ltd. and Ningde Mingfu Wine Co., Ltd. in China.
Under the SPA, MingZhu shall acquire 100% of Mingzhuchun in exchange for the issuance of 2,000,000 ordinary shares of Mingzhu upon closing. The shareholder of Mingzhuchun shall receive additional First Earnout Payment of 2,000,000 ordinary shares and Second Earnout Payment of 2,000,000 ordinary shares respectively if the net income of Mingzhuchun is no lower than US$1 million for the fiscal year 2025 and 2026 respectively.
The closing of the transaction contemplated by the SPA is subject to the satisfaction of the closing conditions set forth therein.

YGMZ

MingZhu Logistics To Acquire Mingzhuchun Wine Co. In Exchange For The Issuance Of 2M Ordinary Shares Of Mingzhu Upon Closing; Additional First Earnout Payment Of 2M Ordinary Shares And Second Earnout Payment Of 2M Ordinary Shares Respectively If The Net Income Of Mingzhuchun Is No Lower Than $1M For The Fiscal Year 2025 And 2026 Respectively

Despite a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46244105/june-jobs-report-nonfarm-payroll-adp-data">better-than-expected jobs report</a> sending the major indices higher, multinational food company Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) conspicuously lost a relatively sizable portion of its market value during Thursday afternoon trading. While nonfarm payrolls increasing by 147,000 in June represented the strongest reading so far in 2025, it wasn't enough to convince investors to buy KHC stock. Still, that just might change for the better.
Undoubtedly, the Trump administration has sparked massive changes across the board. However, the food industry in particular has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45560572/rfk-jr-s-make-america-healthy-again-report-stirs-gop-farmers-over-glyphosate-concerns-ahead-of-release">under the spotlight</a> thanks to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. With his "Make America Healthy Again" initiative, Kennedy aimed the spotlight on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44209953/rfk-jr-takes-on-food-giants-calls-meeting-with-pepsico-and-general-mills">processed food concerns</a>.
To be sure, Kraft Heinz faces other challenges besides the political headwind. Nevertheless, the impact to KHC stock cannot be ignored. Since the 2024 presidential election, KHC has dropped around 20%, reflecting investor concerns about how the underlying company can adapt to the new public health framework.
Investors will receive greater clarity on July 30, when the food producer is scheduled to release its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KHC/earnings">earnings</a> results for the second quarter. In the meantime, there's reason for optimism despite the ugly erosion of KHC stock.
Last month, Kraft Heinz announced that it would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/45980305/kraft-heinz-bans-artificial-colors-in-us-products-eyes-full-phaseout-by-2027">not launch any new products</a> in the U.S. that incorporate chemical dyes listed under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&amp;C) Act. The company will also remove remaining FD&amp;C colors from its U.S. product portfolio before the end of 2027. Per The New York Times, the move came two months after Kennedy moved to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/business/kraft-heinz-chemical-food-dyes.html">ban</a> artificial food dyes.
However, nearly 90% of Kraft Heinz's U.S. product lineup was already free of FD&amp;C colors. Not only that, the company has been making efforts to remove artificial colors since 2016, in response to shifting consumer preferences.
It's possible, then, that the market has been overreacting to some of the pessimistic press that the food industry has been receiving.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Playing The Numbers Game With KHC Stock</h2>
As intriguing as a fundamental narrative may be, the approach lacks specificity — the very quality that options traders need. When it comes to trading in the derivatives market, a thesis can't just be accurate regarding the magnitude component (y-axis); it must also meet the profitability threshold within the given time period (x-axis).
To better guide the decision-making process, traders need to apply statistical analysis. Here, the temptation is to merely take the frequency of the desired outcome divided by the total number of events in the dataset. But this approach only calculates the derivative probability or outcome odds across the dataset's entire distribution. What traders really need is the conditional probability — outcome odds across a specific subset of the data.
To use a baseball analogy, derivative probabilities are akin to a player's career batting average. They provide a baseline expectation. Conditional probabilities represent situational batting averages, such as how a player stacks up against specific pitchers. It's entirely possible that an otherwise mediocre player just has an ability to wreak havoc on certain opponents.
Still, to quantify whether an advantage exists for a particular situation, the underlying metric must be the same. For example, one can't compare baseball stats with those of cricket. To that end, the conversion of price action into market breadth — or sequences of accumulative and distributive sessions — pancakes continuous scalar signals into distinct, discrete events.
Using this framework, the price action of KHC stock in the trailing two months can be denoted as a "3-7-D" sequence: three up weeks, seven down weeks, with a negative trajectory across the 10-week period. Admittedly, this conversion process compresses KHC's magnitude dynamism into a simple binary code. But the benefit is that market behaviors can be segregated into distinct demand profiles. Further, these profiles can be studied for their transitional likelihood, opening the door to conditional probabilistic analysis.
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Since January 2019, the 3-7-D sequence has flashed 35 times. In 62.86% of cases, the price action for the following week (which corresponds with the business week beginning July 7) results in upside, with a median return of 1.84%.
Assuming that KHC stock ends this holiday-shortened week around $26.70, the security should be able to pop its head above the $27 level relatively quickly. If the bulls maintain control of the market for two weeks, past analogs imply a push toward $27.50.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Taking A Swing At Kraft Heinz Options</h2>
For those seeking a quick hit, the 26.50/27.50 bull call spread expiring July 18 presents a risky but enticing idea. This transaction involves buying the $26.50 call and simultaneously selling the $27.50 call, for a net debit paid of $45, the most that can be lost in this trade. Should KHC stock rise through the short strike price ($27.50) at expiration, the maximum reward is $55, a payout of over 122%.
Another approach is to consider the 27/28 bull spread expiring Aug. 1. This trade requires a net debit of $46 with a maximum reward of $54, a payout of over 117%. While there's greater time for this bullish thesis to pan out, the spread is highly dependent on the second-quarter earnings results (assuming a hold to expiration).
Either way, the bullish strategy is compelling because of the implied shift in sentiment regime of the 3-7-D sequence. As a baseline, the chance that KHC stock will rise on any given week is only 49.71%. In recent years, KHC hasn't been a great trade for the bulls. However, circumstances appear to be statistically different at this moment, thus incentivizing a speculative posture.
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Wall Street loves a good comeback tale, and June&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETF flows</a> provided just that. With $102.7 billion in net inflows, according to FactSet data, the U.S. ETF business rebounded from its April slowdown, posting a 17% increase over May and taking total assets under management to $11.5 trillion. But the real tale? A few ETFs and issuers have left everyone else in the dust, flashing neon signs that investors are wagering on high-beta (highly volatile) funds.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">High-Conviction Inflows</h2>
Rafferty Asset Management booked a stunning $256.6 million in June inflows, a 730% recovery from May&#8217;s painful outflow of more than $40 million. Close behind was Tuttle Capital, taking in $68.7 million, another flip after a drubbing in May. Toroso Investments generated $7.8 million in new inflows, a small but significant amount.
What&#8217;s driving it? A league of single-stock and leveraged ETFs that are high-risk, high-reward, and extremely popular today.
Eight issuers launched 23 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/new-etfs/25/07/46203728/quantum-ai-nuclear-three-frontiers-one-launchpad-powered-by-defiance-etfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">new single-stock ETFs in June</a> — a notable increase. They are not for the weak of heart: 75% are geared (leveraged/inverse) and target tactical, high-conviction trades. Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Palantir (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) and MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) continue to be investor favorites, receiving the most issuer attention.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Funds That Dominated In June</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table"> 
<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Fund</th>
<th>Type</th>
<th>June Net Flow</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSL#NASDAQ">TSL</a>)</td>
<td>Leveraged</td>
<td>$134.9 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>YieldMax MSTR Option Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTY#NYSE">MSTY</a>)</td>
<td>Single-Stock</td>
<td>$83.9 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GraniteShares 2x Long PLTR ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTIR#NASDAQ">PTIR</a>)</td>
<td>Leveraged</td>
<td>$34.9 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-Rex 2x Long NVDA ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDX#BATS">NVDX</a>)</td>
<td>Leveraged</td>
<td>$52.8 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Direxion AAPL Bull 2X ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPU#NASDAQ">AAPU</a>)</td>
<td>Leveraged</td>
<td>$45.3 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Direxion MSFT Bull 2X ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFU#NASDAQ">MSFU</a>)</td>
<td>Leveraged</td>
<td>$39.6 million</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: FactSet</figcaption></figure>
Altogether, these six ETFs collectively brought in more than $391 million in June, predominantly from leveraged bets on the large-cap tech giants.
Looking at year-to-date inflows, FactSet revealed:
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<li>TSL (Tesla 2X) tops YTD flows with $310.8 million.</li>
<li>MSTY (MicroStrategy option income) takes second with $198 million.</li>
<li>PTIR (Palantir 2X) is not far behind at $98.6 million.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sector Signals: Where The Money Is Heading</h2>
June&#8217;s sector flows told a distinct story: investors are gravitating back into Tech, Consumer Discretionary, and Communication Services— all areas connected to AI, platforms, and online consumption. 
Financials, Energy, and Health Care experienced ongoing outflows, meanwhile. This was evident from the $707 million inflows recorded in SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>), $459 million in Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) and $601 million in the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>). 
Conversely, $1.5 billion flowed out of SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>), $303 million from SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) and $661 million from SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Health Care (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>).
And while fixed income flows fell 16% to $32 billion, equity flows rose 29% to $57 billion, showing that investors aren&#8217;t quite risk-averse, but are merely growing more discerning.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Watch The Leaders, Read The Signals</h2>
Although June&#8217;s overall inflows were robust, it&#8217;s the degree to which investor money has flowed into a handful of high-beta ETFs that&#8217;s most illustrative. It is a sign of unprecedented conviction, not merely in big tech and AI, but in tactical, aggressive investing. Whether the giants of this rally can sustain their dominance will be determined by macro tailwinds and how long this momentum mojo can last.
For the time being, the message from ETF land is unmistakable: risk is back on, primarily for those fearless enough to ride it 2X.
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Linkage Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGCB#NASDAQ">LGCB</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.90) per share. This is a 34.33 percent decrease over losses of $(0.67) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $3.502 million in sales this quarter. This is a 27.01 percent decrease over sales of $4.798 million the same period last year.

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Throughout the last three months, 11 analysts have evaluated Moodys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $523.0, a high estimate of $573.00, and a low estimate of $456.00. Highlighting a 3.88% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $544.09. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751572930_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of Moodys among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jason Haas</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$573.00</td>
<td>$572.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owen Lau</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$552.00</td>
<td>$523.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owen Lau</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$523.00</td>
<td>$489.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashish Sabadra</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashish Sabadra</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owen Lau</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$489.00</td>
<td>$523.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shlomo Rosenbaum</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$468.00</td>
<td>$533.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Silber</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$456.00</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Meuler</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
<td>$575.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Haas</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$572.00</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Steinerman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$495.00</td>
<td>$585.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Moodys. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Moodys compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Moodys's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Moodys's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCO/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Moodys analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Moodys</h2>
Moody's, along with S&amp;P Ratings, is a leading provider of credit ratings on fixed-income securities. The ratings segment, Moody's Investors Service, includes corporates, structured finance, financial institutions, and public finance ratings. MIS represents a majority of the firm's profit and about half of the firm's revenue. The other segment, Moody's Analytics, consists of decision solutions, research and insights, and data and information.
<h3>Moodys's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Moodys's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 7.73% as of 31 March, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Moodys's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 32.48%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Moodys's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 17.21%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Moodys's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 4.08%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.93, Moodys faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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<li>Strengthened leadership team will support operational, commercial, and technological advancements as Vertical accelerates towards global certification and commercialisation</li>
</ul>
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVTL#NYSE">EVTL</a>), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today announced the addition of key executives to its leadership team as the Company accelerates through its Flightpath 2030 goals.
Stuart Simpson, CEO of Vertical Aerospace, said: "These appointments further reinforce our leadership bench as we accelerate into our next phase of growth and global deployment. Mark and Steve bring decades of deep operational and engineering expertise that will be instrumental in driving the certification and commercialisation of the VX4 at scale. Eric's focused leadership, technical insight, and deep certification experience will be invaluable as we advance our hybrid-electric VX4 strategy and expand our market potential."
Mark Higson joins as Chief Operating Officer and is a seasoned executive with significant expertise in developing operational and commercial strategies, leading complex, global organisations through transformational change. He has over four decades of experience across international businesses, most recently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Modulaire Group, a global leader in modular services and infrastructure, where he successfully led the sale and refinancing of the business. Originally an Aerospace Engineer, Mark started his career at British Aerospace subsequently serving in senior operational leadership roles across the industrials sector, including at Wolseley UK and the Royal Mail, and as a senior advisor to McKinsey &amp; Company and to Advent International's portfolio companies.
Steve Vellacott joins as VP of Airworthiness &amp; Head of Design Organisation, bringing decades of experience in structural engineering and design, including significant expertise leading electric and other complex VTOL programmes. He joins Vertical from Lilium where he was Chief Technology Officer and Head of Design, overseeing the team responsible for the design, development and certification of its eVTOL aircraft. Prior to Lilium, Steve spent over three decades at Leonardo Helicopters, holding a variety of leadership roles across its international civil and military programmes, where he worked closely with EASA around certification and compliance of the aircraft. He was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society in 2018.
Eric Samson named as VP Programme-Hybrid, building on the Company's <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fvertical-aerospace.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2FVertical-Aerospace-Announces-1000-mile-Hybrid-Electric-VTOL-Programme-to-Serve-Defence-Logistics-and-Wider-Commercial-Markets.pdf&amp;esheet=54285764&amp;newsitemid=20250703192539&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=recently+announced&amp;index=1&amp;md5=8af0467e6facc0b680a11334709d06b4">recently announced</a> hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft strategy. Ericis a proven aerospace leader with extensive experience in aircraft design and systems integration. Since joining Vertical in 2020, he has served as Senior Vice President of Engineering and Head of Design Organisation, leading Vertical's Engineering and Design Organisation to design, build, test and prepare to certify the VX4 . Prior to Vertical, Eric held various technical and leadership roles, including at Jet Aviation and Gulfstream Aerospace.
The expansion of Vertical's leadership team builds on the Company's significant momentum and progress towards delivering a scalable, certifiable aircraft to the global market. Vertical remains on track to complete its test flight program in 2025, having recently achieved the first piloted wingborne flight of a winged eVTOL in European public airspace.

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Vertical Aerospace Announces Mark Higson Joins Co As Chief Operating Officer

Across the recent three months, 14 analysts have shared their insights on Olin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLN#NYSE">OLN</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $23.57, with a high estimate of $34.00 and a low estimate of $19.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 17.3% lower than the prior average price target of $28.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751572895_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of Olin among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Arun Viswanathan</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Leithead</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Angel Castillo</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Duffy Fischer</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Zekauskas</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Sison</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Osterland</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Viswanathan</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Spector</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aleksey Yefremov</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Osterland</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Sison</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Spector</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Neivert</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Olin. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Olin compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Olin's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Olin's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Olin's Background</h2>
Olin Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on the product type. The Chlor alkali products and Vinyls segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells chlorine and caustic soda, which are used in a variety of industries including cosmetics, textiles, crop protection, and fire protection products. The Epoxy segment sells epoxy resins used in paints and coatings. The Winchester segment sells sporting ammunition and ammunition accessories under the Winchester brand. The majority of revenue comes from the United States.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Olin's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Olin's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 0.54% as of 31 March, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Olin's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.07% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Olin's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 0.06%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Olin's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.02%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.66, Olin faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Demystifying Olin: Insights From 14 Analyst Reviews

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Sunrun (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades 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 RUN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 19 uncommon options trades for Sunrun.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 47% bullish and 47%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $165,500, and 16 are calls, for a total amount of $995,457.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $5.0 to $15.0 for Sunrun over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Sunrun's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Sunrun's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $5.0 to $15.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Sunrun Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751572872_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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$342.9K</td>
<td>55.7K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$0.84</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$0.87</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$85.6K</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$1.04</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$68.1K</td>
<td>44.7K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$2.89</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$57.8K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>314</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$1.82</td>
<td>$1.79</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$53.4K</td>
<td>29.4K</td>
<td>720</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Sunrun</h3>
Sunrun is engaged in the design, development, installation, sale, ownership, and maintenance of residential solar energy systems in the United States. The company acquires customers directly and through relationships with various solar and strategic partners. The solar systems are constructed by Sunrun or by Sunrun's partners and are owned by the company. Sunrun's customers typically enter into 20- to 25-year agreements to utilize its solar energy system. The company also sells solar energy systems and products, such as panels and racking, and solar leads generated to customers.
<h3>Current Position of Sunrun</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 33,781,697, the RUN's price is up by 15.46%, now at $10.38. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 33 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Sunrun</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $4.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies downgraded its action to Underperform with a price target of $5. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Keybanc lowers its rating to Underweight with a new price target of $6. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Sunrun, maintaining a target price of $8. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its rating to Sector Perform, setting a price target of $5. 
&#x2A; An analyst from GLJ Research has revised its rating downward to Sell, adjusting the price target to $0. 
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Spotlight on Sunrun: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

4 analysts have shared their evaluations of Valley Ntl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $10.25, with a high estimate of $11.00 and a low estimate of $10.00. This current average represents a 2.38% decrease from the previous average price target of $10.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751572871_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Valley Ntl. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Manan Gosalia</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Smith</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Valley Ntl. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Valley Ntl compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Valley Ntl's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Valley Ntl's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Valley Ntl's Background</h2>
Valley National Bancorp is a bank holding company that offers a full suite of national and regional banking solutions through various commercial, private banking, retail, insurance, and wealth management financial services products. It provides personalized service and customized solutions to assist its customers with their financial service needs. The group also offers niche financial services, including loan and deposit products for homeowners associations, cannabis-related business banking, and venture banking, which offers nationally. It manages its business operations under operating segments consisting of Consumer Banking; Commercial Banking; and Treasury and Corporate Other. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the Commercial Banking Segment.
<h3>Valley Ntl's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Valley Ntl's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 5.98% as of 31 March, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 20.71%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Valley Ntl's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.39%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Valley Ntl's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.16%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.47, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
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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 41 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 41% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 43% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $191,089 and 35, calls, for a total amount of $2,708,125.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $135.0 to $380.0 for JPMorgan Chase over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for JPMorgan Chase options trades today is 1418.91 with a total volume of 4,273.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for JPMorgan Chase's big money trades within a strike price range of $135.0 to $380.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>JPMorgan Chase Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751572867_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>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$55.8</td>
<td>$54.85</td>
<td>$55.8</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$267.8K</td>
<td>274</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$76.0</td>
<td>$75.95</td>
<td>$75.95</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$243.1K</td>
<td>135</td>
<td align="right">32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$60.25</td>
<td>$56.85</td>
<td>$58.3</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$186.5K</td>
<td>274</td>
<td align="right">83</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$81.0</td>
<td>$80.5</td>
<td>$80.5</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$161.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$64.45</td>
<td>$63.0</td>
<td>$63.35</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$158.3K</td>
<td>517</td>
<td align="right">25</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 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.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding JPMorgan Chase, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of JPMorgan Chase</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 6,529,908, the JPM's price is up by 1.38%, now at $296.03. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 12 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on JPMorgan Chase</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $291.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on JPMorgan Chase, which currently sits at a price target of $320. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on JPMorgan Chase, maintaining a target price of $275. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for JPMorgan Chase, targeting a price of $240. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a Outperform rating on JPMorgan Chase with a target price of $298. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on JPMorgan Chase with a target price of $325. 
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JPMorgan Chase Unusual Options Activity For July 03

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</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 CSCO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 13 options trades for Cisco Systems.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 53% bullish and 38%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $741,150, and 12, calls, for a total amount of $645,151.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $45.0 to $72.5 for Cisco Systems over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Cisco Systems stands at 5152.5, with a total volume reaching 15,494.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Cisco Systems, situated within the strike price corridor from $45.0 to $72.5, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Cisco Systems Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751572861_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>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>$2.41</td>
<td>$2.43</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$741.1K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$1.13</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$100.7K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.05</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$89.2K</td>
<td>616</td>
<td>133</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$1.74</td>
<td>$1.74</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$87.0K</td>
<td>9.3K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$1.09</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$1.09</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$61.4K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Cisco Systems</h3>
Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world. Its largest businesses are selling networking hardware and software (where it has leading market shares) and cybersecurity software such as firewalls. It also has collaboration products, like its Webex suite, and observability tools. It primarily outsources its manufacturing to third parties and has a large sales and marketing staff—25,000 strong across 90 countries. Overall, Cisco employs 80,000 people and sells its products globally.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Cisco Systems, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Cisco Systems</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 17,927,852, with CSCO's price up by 1.34%, positioned at $69.51.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 41 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Cisco Systems</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $75.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Deutsche Bank upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $73. 
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Check Out What Whales Are Doing With CSCO

Enerpac Tool Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPAC#NYSE">EPAC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.33% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.00 million shares sold short, which is 2.61% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Enerpac Tool Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751572834_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Enerpac Tool Group has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Enerpac Tool Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Enerpac Tool Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.85%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Enerpac Tool Group?

Lithia Motors's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAD#NYSE">LAD</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.36% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.69 million shares sold short, which is 7.38% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 7.17 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Lithia Motors Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751572829_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Lithia Motors has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Lithia Motors's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Lithia Motors's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.35%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Looking Into Lithia Motors's Recent Short Interest

In the current market session, Guidewire Software Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) share price is at $230.38, after a 1.16% increase. Moreover, over the past month, the stock fell by 10.06%, but in the past year, went up by 65.32%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751572826_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Guidewire Software P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Guidewire Software has a better P/E ratio of 542.24 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 94.6 of the Software industry. Ideally, one might believe that Guidewire Software Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751572826_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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GWRE

Price Over Earnings Overview: Guidewire Software

General Motors's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.47% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 20.03 million shares sold short, which is 2.35% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.14 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>General Motors Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751572823_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for General Motors has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing General Motors's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, General Motors's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.04%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Is The Market Feeling About General Motors?

Aon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.76% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.58%. Currently, Aon has a market capitalization of $76.55 billion. 
Buying $100 In AON: If an investor had bought $100 of AON stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $354.12 today based on a price of $354.50 for AON at the time of writing.
<h3>Aon's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751572817_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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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Aon 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

President Donald Trump has been ramping up his tariff threats against Japan, accusing the country of refusing to buy U.S. rice. But economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff says the U.S. should look in the mirror first.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Schiff: U.S. Tariffs Hurt American Consumers More</h2>
&#8220;Because of our own tariffs and import quotas, Americans pay about 140% more for sugar and peanuts than the rest of the world,&#8221; Schiff <a href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/1940148346196566355">posted on X</a> on July 1. &#8220;This hits the poor hard, as they consume a lot of PB&amp;J sandwiches. Before Trump lectures Japan on their quotas and tariffs on rice, he should repeal ours!&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Because of our own tariffs and import quotas, Americans pay about 140% more for sugar and peanuts than the rest of the world. This hits the poor hard, as they consume a lot of PB&amp;J sandwiches. Before Trump lectures Japan on their quotas and tariffs on rice, he should repeal ours!
&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1940148346196566355?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Trump recently claimed, &#8220;They won't take our RICE,&#8221; in a Truth Social <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114773601644828833">post</a>, adding, &#8220;yet they have a massive rice shortage.&#8221;
But the claim doesn&#8217;t seem to be backed by data. Japan imported $298 million worth of U.S. rice in 2024 and another $114 million between this past January and April, according to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/02/business/trump-japan-trade-deal-intl-hnk">CNN</a>, which cited U.S. Census Bureau data.
Still, Trump doubled down. &#8220;They need rice so badly, but they won't take rice,&#8221; Trump <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Zzt3uGU2AJ4">told</a> reporters on July 1.
Trump is using these claims to justify possible new tariffs, saying Japan and other nations are &#8220;spoiled from having ripped us off for 30, 40 years.&#8221; With a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46232181/markets-reaction-trump-tariffs-july-deadline">July 9 deadline</a> approaching for the end of a 90-day pause on his &#8220;reciprocal tariffs,&#8221; Trump hinted that Japan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46213186/trump-threatens-35-tariffs-on-japan-as-trade-deadline-looms-not-sure-were-going-to-make-a-deal">may face rates of "30% or 35%"</a> if no deal is reached.
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Meanwhile, Japanese officials have largely stayed calm. Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kazuhiko Aoki said Japan remains committed to productive and good-faith discussions aimed at reaching a mutually beneficial agreement with the U.S., according to CNN.
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Schiff also criticized the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46240810/us-stocks-likely-to-open-higher-as-trump-announces-vietnam-trade-deal-sp-500s-golden-cross-reason-to-expect-better-than-average-returns-says-expert">new trade deal with Vietnam</a>. &#8220;As a result of Trump&#8217;s trade deal with Vietnam, Americans are losers and Vietnamese are winners, relative to their positions under Biden,&#8221; Schiff wrote in another <a href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/1940607648849973461">X post</a> on July 3. &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46239985/peter-schiff-warns-americans-will-suffer-and-vietnamese-will-enjoy-after-trumps-trade-deal-with-hanoi">Americans will suffer</a> by paying higher prices for Vietnamese imports, while the Vietnamese will enjoy paying lower prices on American imports.&#8221;
The deal sets a 20% tariff on many Vietnamese exports to the U.S., down from an initially proposed 46%, while imposing a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46241070/trumps-vietnam-trade-deal-with-40-tax-on-transshipments-may-result-in-chinese-backlash-say-economists-they-want-inflation">40% levy on goods trans‑shipped</a> through Vietnam from third countries, mainly China, in exchange for zero tariffs on U.S. exports to Vietnam.
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On July 1, 2025, Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") entered into a settlement agreement and release (the "Settlement Agreement") with F.E.R. fischer Edelstahlrohre GmbH ("Fischer" and, together with the Company, the "Parties"). The Settlement Agreement was executed to resolve a previously disclosed dispute that arose in connection with that certain share purchase agreement entered into by the Parties on or about June 25, 2021 (the "Purchase Agreement"), with Fischer alleging the Company failed to make payment of the consideration due under the Purchase Agreement in full as of the date of closing under the Purchase Agreement.
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Bill Ackman is best known for his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/05/45456642/bill-ackman-loads-up-on-uber-dumps-nike-in-major-q1-portfolio-rebalance">large investments in companies</a> that can lead to activist battles. The investor is now ready to take a break from the stock market to participate in a sports competition.
What Happened: Ackman and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tennis"> professional tennis player</a> Jack Sock will play doubles in the upcoming Hall of Fame Open in Rhode Island.
Ackman <a href="https://x.com/BillAckman/status/1940471542690840776">shared </a>the news on X, saying that "fate intervened," as he was initially scheduled to play doubles in an ATP tournament with Nick Kyrigos, who recently became injured.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">A tennis update. I met <a href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickKyrgios</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/X?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@X</a> and he proposed we play an ATP tournament together. Unfortunately, Nick got injured so our doubles hopes have been delayed, but fortunately fate intervened. <a href="https://twitter.com/JackSock?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JackSock</a> managed to get a wildcard into the <a href="https://twitter.com/TennisHalloFame?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TennisHalloFame</a> Hall of Fame Open… <a href="https://t.co/YR0IDQsi17">https://t.co/YR0IDQsi17</a>
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The Hall of Fame Open is an ATP Tour Challenger and WTA 124 Event.
Ackman and Sock will begin <a href="https://www.halloffameopen.com/en/tickets/buy-tickets">matches </a>Tuesday, July 8.
The Pershing Square Capital Management CEO encouraged his social media followers to come cheer the duo on and visit the Hall of Fame. Ackman said he could be one of the oldest people in tennis history at the age of 59 to win ATP points if they win the tournament.
"I am playing the best tennis of my life and Jack is one of the greatest doubles players ever," Ackman said.
The hedge funder said they start practice for the tournament on Friday and he thinks they have a shot at winning given Sock's career history in doubles and major tournament victories.
"You never know," Ackman said. He told an X user that he was a "decent high school player" for tennis, but not good enough to later make a college team so he did Varsity Crew.
"I took up the game 21 years ago and have taken it seriously for the last decade."
Sock has a career 210-101 record in doubles with 17 titles won. 
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Why It's Important: While it's certainly fun for Ackman to participate in a major tennis tournament, the story underscores the perks of fame and social media.
After Ackman shared a video of a tennis match featuring Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic, Kyrgios offered the billionaire a tennis lesson.
Kyrgios also proposed to Ackman that they could take part in a tournament together and win.
"The power of X," Ackman added, citing how the social media platform facilitated their interaction.
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