Citigroup Option Alert: Jan 16 $75 Calls at the Bid: 2050 vs 17443 OI; Earnings 4/15 Before Open 

Citigroup Option Alert: Jan 16 $75 Calls at the Bid: 2050 @ $7.4 vs 17443 OI; Earnings 4/15 Before Open Ref=$73.805

Citigroup Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $80 Calls Sweep (77) near the Bid: 1956 vs 2630 OI; Earnings 4/15 Before Open 

Citigroup Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $80 Calls Sweep (77) near the Bid: 1956 @ $8.584 vs 2630 OI; Earnings 4/15 Before Open Ref=$73.145

Citigroup Option Alert: Apr 25 $76 Calls at the Bid: 6000 vs 63 OI; Earnings 4/15 Before Open 

Citigroup Option Alert: Apr 25 $76 Calls at the Bid: 6000 @ $1.6 vs 63 OI; Earnings 4/15 Before Open Ref=$73.16

Citigroup Option Alert: Jan 16 $67.5 Puts at the Bid: 1250 vs 18553 OI; Earnings 4/15 Before Open 

Citigroup Option Alert: Jan 16 $67.5 Puts at the Bid: 1250 @ $5.95 vs 18553 OI; Earnings 4/15 Before Open Ref=$70.01

Citigroup Option Alert: Jul, 2026 $75 Puts Sweep (41) near the Bid: 1854 vs 1253 OI; Earnings 4/15 Before Open 

Citigroup Option Alert: Jul, 2026 $75 Puts Sweep (41) near the Bid: 1854 @ $10.853 vs 1253 OI; Earnings 4/15 Before Open Ref=$70.285

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The company <a href="https://newsroom.bankofamerica.com/content/newsroom/press-releases/2025/04/ai-adoption-by-bofa-s-global-workforce-improves-productivity--cl.html">disclosed</a> the figure in a recent release, noting that both internal and customer-facing tools are already showing strong returns, ranging from cost reductions to improved user experiences.
Benzinga reached out to Bank of America for more details, but the bank was unable to comment by the time of publication. That being said, there are many interesting tidbits to highlight in the press release itself.
Among major U.S. banks, Bank of America appears to be leading the charge in deploying AI at scale. Its consumer chatbot Erica—launched seven years ago—has handled over 2.5 billion interactions and now serves 20 million active users. Meanwhile, sibling products like askMerrill and askPrivate Banking saw more than 23 million interactions in 2024, up by over a million from the previous year.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Enterprise AI Is Catching Up Fast</h3>
While consumer-facing AI has been in place for years, BofA's enterprise AI rollout is more recent—and more ambitious. New internal data reveals just how widely the bank is applying generative AI across its operations:
<ul>
<li>Internal Support (IT): Erica for Employees, an internal AI chatbot adapted from the public-facing version, is now used by over 90% of BofA's 213,000 employees—reducing IT help desk requests by more than 50%.</li>
<li>Developer Productivity: Engineers using generative AI coding assistants are seeing up to 20% improvements in productivity, helping them move faster across technical workflows.</li>
<li>Meeting Preparation: AI is helping employees generate meeting prep materials for client engagements, saving tens of thousands of hours annually—time that's redirected toward client-facing work.</li>
<li>Customer Support: Contact center agents use AI tools to deliver faster, more personalized service, which has reduced average call times.</li>
<li>Research Access (Sales &amp; Trading): Sales and trading teams use a homegrown generative AI tool to summarize BofA research and market updates more efficiently, helping them move quickly in volatile markets.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why This Matters</h3>
Other institutions like JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), and Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) are also building AI-powered tools for employees and customers. But Bank of America stands out for its transparency and measurable results.
Cutting IT support demand in half, improving developer velocity, and enhancing customer satisfaction are all indicators that this isn't hype—it's execution.
And yet, this is just the beginning. The generative AI transformation in banking is still in its early innings. What we're seeing now is likely just a preview of how financial services will operate in the next decade.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UWMC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$40.7K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>607</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$76.3K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
<td>584</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>302</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$37.9K</td>
<td>975</td>
<td>230</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$60.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>229</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>190</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>127</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>113</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td>83</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For UWMC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UWMC#NYSE">UWMC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 29 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2700 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 43 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.7K, with a price of $15.0 per contract. There were 4026 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5478 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 105 contract(s) at a $44.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.3K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 3995 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 607 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 64 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 565 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.3K, with a price of $135.0 per contract. There were 8236 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 584 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 246 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $62.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.5K, with a price of $836.0 per contract. There were 1934 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 302 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 155 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 230 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.9K, with a price of $165.0 per contract. There were 975 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 230 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 64 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 35 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.2K, with a price of $1720.0 per contract. There were 1651 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 229 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $457.0 per contract. There were 5 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 190 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 274 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 6299 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 127 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.0K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 44 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 113 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 92 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.1K, with a price of $1520.0 per contract. There were 83 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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CNBC Halftime Report Final Trades: Citigroup, Berkshire Hathaway, Stanley Black & Decker, Toast

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 12 analysts have published ratings on Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) in the last three months.
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">6</td>
<td align="right">4</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">1</td>
<td align="right">3</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">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $85.79, a high estimate of $109.00, and a low estimate of $75.50. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 4.9% lower than the prior average price target of $90.21. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744833634_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The perception of Citigroup by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;-----------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Gerard Cassidy &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $78.00&#x7C;$85.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Konrad &#x7C;Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods&#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $92.00&#x7C;$96.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Scott Siefers &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $77.00&#x7C;$83.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John McDonald &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $79.00&#x7C;$84.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John McDonald &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $84.00&#x7C;$85.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Vivek Juneja &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $75.50&#x7C;$85.50 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ebrahim Poonawala &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $89.00&#x7C;$90.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Glenn Schorr &#x7C;Evercore ISI Group &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;In-Line &#x7C; $76.00&#x7C;$79.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Richard Ramsden &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $80.00&#x7C;$90.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Betsy Graseck &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $109.00&#x7C;$110.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ebrahim Poonawala &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $90.00&#x7C;$100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ebrahim Poonawala &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $100.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Citigroup. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Citigroup compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Citigroup's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Citigroup's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Citigroup</h2>
Citigroup is a global financial-services company doing business in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions. Citigroup's operations are organized into five primary segments: services, markets, banking, US personal banking, and wealth management. The bank's primary services include cross-border banking needs for multinational corporates, investment banking and trading, and credit card services in the United States.
<h3>Citigroup: Financial Performance Dissected</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 Citigroup's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 12.31% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Citigroup's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 13.09%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Citigroup's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.34%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Citigroup's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.11%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Citigroup's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.76. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
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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What 12 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Citigroup

Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) reported on Tuesday that its first-quarter fiscal 2025 revenue growth was 3% year over year and was $21.6 billion, beating the analyst consensus of $21.29 billion. Each of the five interconnected businesses <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">drove this growth</a>.
Excluding divestiture-related impacts in both periods, revenues <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44817677/citigroup-ceo-jane-fraser-bets-us-will-still-be-worlds-leading-economy-and-dollar-the-reserve-currency-after-trade-uncertainty-settles" rel="noreferrer noopener">also went up 3%</a>.
The firm <a href="https://www.citigroup.com/rcs/citigpa/storage/public/Earnings/Q12025/2025prqtr1rslt.pdf?tblci=GiCUX7wvU_AgmIIiQduNYr6JQuJQLy6SZJGvpyeZuCzyqiCN1VcoxvTN4f7-y-PqATDviEo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> earnings per share of $1.96, increased from $1.58 a year ago, beating the consensus of $1.84.
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Truist Securities analyst John McDonald updated models to reflect 1Q results and updated management outlooks. The updates reflect modest downward revisions to EPS, citing conservative run rates on certain fee revenue lines and slightly higher provisioning.
Price targets are adjusted lower on a combination of slightly lower EPS estimates and more conservative valuation multiples, reflecting the increased uncertainty and risks associated with the current macro environment.
Truist cut its 2025E EPS to $7.40 (-$0.10) and maintains its 2026E EPS at $9.30. The analyst continues to model ROTCE in the low-8% range for 2025E and the mid-9% range for 2026E relative to management&#8217;s target for a 10-11% ROTCE in 2026.
Analyst McDonald reduced the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/C/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from $84 to $79</a>, reiterating the stock rating of Buy.
RBC Capital Markets says management remains confident in its ability to achieve its medium-term financial target, ROTCE of 10-11% in 2026 versus the 9.1% recorded in 1Q25.
&#8220;Modest revenue growth and a laser-like focus on expenses will be the primary drivers needed to achieve its goals,&#8221; analyst Gerard Cassidy writes.
RBC revised 2025 and 2026 EPS estimates to $7.45 and $9.75 from $7.52 and $9.76, respectively, incorporating lower noninterest income partially offset by higher net interest income.
The analyst revised the price target to $78 from $85 while maintaining the Outperform rating.
Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods says Citi posted a good quarter. The analyst adds that FICC and M&amp;A growth was better than that of peers. Card revenue results were ahead of expectations; however, NCOs did tick up, partly due to seasonality, but will bear watching should the economy deteriorate.
David Konrad lowered its 2025E by 17 cents to $7.13 and 2026E by 35 cents to $9.25, driven by higher credit costs largely related to cards, resulting in a price target cut from $96 to $92, maintaining an Outperform rating.
Piper Sandler reiterates Citigroup with an Overweight, lowering the price target from $83 to $77.
Price Action: C stock is down 2.75% at $62.58 at the last check Wednesday.
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Citigroup Price Target Trimmed As Analysts Fear Increased Macro Environment-Associated Uncertainty

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$31.2K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
<td>740</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>382</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>324</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$664.9K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>301</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td>521</td>
<td>129</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$35.3K</td>
<td>611</td>
<td>111</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>127</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$30.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$27.1K</td>
<td>117</td>
<td>19</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 115 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 1298 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1002 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 275 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.2K, with a price of $625.0 per contract. There were 6548 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 740 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 130 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $204.0 per contract. There were 6034 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 382 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 156 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $710.0 per contract. There were 3976 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 324 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 65 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 39 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $664.9K, with a price of $17050.0 per contract. There were 1933 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 301 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 121 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 57 contract(s) at a $62.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.1K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 521 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 129 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 61 contract(s) at a $255.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.3K, with a price of $580.0 per contract. There were 611 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 111 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ALL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.0K, with a price of $900.0 per contract. There were 127 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 219 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.3K, with a price of $505.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 5 contract(s) at a $450.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.1K, with a price of $5437.0 per contract. There were 117 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

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Citigroup shares are trading lower after several firms cut their respective price targets on the stock.

RBC Capital analyst Gerard Cassidy maintains Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $85 to $78.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Citigroup, Lowers Price Target to $78

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst David Konrad reiterates Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $96 to $92.

Reiteration

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Reiterates Outperform on Citigroup, Lowers Price Target to $92

Piper Sandler analyst Scott Siefers reiterates Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $83 to $77.

Piper Sandler Reiterates Overweight on Citigroup, Lowers Price Target to $77

Truist Securities analyst John McDonald maintains Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $84 to $79.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Citigroup, Lowers Price Target to $79

U.S. stock futures declined on Wednesday following a muted day of trading on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower in premarket.
The Donald Trump administration levied a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44831287/trump-administration-imposes-up-to-245-tariff-on-chinese-imports-amid-intensifying-trade-battle"> 245% tariff on China</a> late Tuesday. &#8220;China now faces up to a 245% tariff on imports to the United States as a result of its retaliatory actions,&#8221; stated a White House fact sheet.
Meanwhile, the new U.S. export restrictions halting the shipments of Nvidia Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)<a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44830406/nvidia-to-take-55-billion-hit-over-china-chip-export-restrictions-but-top-analyst-dan-ives-says-hes-not-overly-concerned-all-part-of-the-high-game-of-poker"> H20 graphics processing units to China</a> were announced. The announcement comes after the U.S. government informed the company on April 9 that it would now require a license to export those chips.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.31% and the two-year bond was at 3.81%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool&#8217;s </a>projections show markets pricing a 79.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its May meeting. 
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.07%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.44%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-1.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.35%</td>
</tr>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.67% to $534.02, while the QQQ declined 1.27% to $452.17, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Weighing on U.S. stocks Tuesday, the consumer discretionary, health care, and consumer staples sectors saw the biggest declines.
Bucking the trend, however, information technology and real estate stocks closed higher.
The market moves came as Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) and Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings, while economic data showed a rise in the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index and flat export prices alongside a slight drop in import prices for March.
The Dow closed Tuesday 10.44% below its 52-week peak of 45,073.63. The S&amp;P 500 ended 12.21% off its 6,147.43 high, and the Nasdaq 100 was 15.27% below its 22,222.61 record.
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<tr>
<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-0.049%</td>
<td>16,823.17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.17%</td>
<td>5,396.63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.38%</td>
<td>40,368.96</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.11%</td>
<td>1,882.92</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Insights From Analysts:
According to Mona Mahajan of Edward Jones, the stock valuations were not stretched anymore. &#8220;While market returns have been negative this year, the upside is that valuations are now looking more compelling and are no longer stretched, which was a concern coming into this year.&#8221;
She highlighted that all major indexes were trading at or below their 10-year historical forward price-to-earnings multiples, potentially setting the stage for improved long-term returns.
The S&amp;P 500 forward multiple was around 18 times next year&#8217;s earnings forecast, down from a recent high of 22.7 times, while the Nasdaq forward multiple was about 21 times, down from its recent high of 30 times.
&#8220;In our view, the spike in volatility, a reset in valuations, and signs that the worst-case scenario in the trade war appears to be averted suggest that stocks may find some support and try to carve out a bottom. Risks have risen, but a recession is not inevitable in our view, and stocks appear to have already priced in a significant degree of bad outcomes,&#8221; she added.
Jason Goepfert of White Oak Consultancy LLC noted a historical pattern: whenever the VIX fear index drops from above 50 to the 30 level, the S&amp;P 500 has historically achieved 100% positive gains by year-end.
However, he points out that in the most recent such cycle in May 2020, the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s return after a year was 42.96%. Goepfert&#8217;s analysis of similar cycles in 2009, 2002, and 1988 also reveals a short-term median loss of 0.7% for the S&amp;P 500 in the week following the VIX&#8217;s drop to 30.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The VIX cycle from &gt; 50 to &lt; 30 is on track to trigger today. A bear killer. <a href="https://t.co/rzvdiBw37G">pic.twitter.com/rzvdiBw37G</a>
&mdash; Jason Goepfert (@jasongoepfert) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasongoepfert/status/1912145727448363174?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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According to an X post by Charlie Bilello of Creative Planning, historical data since 1990 showed that the S&amp;P 500 has delivered an average return of 35% in the year following a VIX close above 50, and 129% over the subsequent five years.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24VIX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$VIX</a> closed above 50 last week for the first time since April 2020. In the past, what has that meant for stocks going forward? Video discussion: <a href="https://t.co/YYVlqL4IlH">https://t.co/YYVlqL4IlH</a> <a href="https://t.co/iEy9Wb5myJ">pic.twitter.com/iEy9Wb5myJ</a>
&mdash; Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1912220992963035233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Wednesday:
<ul>
<li>March&#8217;s U.S. retail sales will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Industrial production and capacity utilization data for March will be announced at 9:15 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Business inventories for February and the home builder confidence index for April will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack will speak at noon.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) rose 0.74% in premarket on Wednesday as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $1.07 per share on revenue of $10.40 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Travelers Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) was up 0.076% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of 80 cents per share on revenue of $10.82 billion before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Progressive Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) fell 0.01% as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $4.81 per share on revenue of $21.63 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) dropped 4.2% despite beating earnings estimates as its revenue and EPS fell on a sequential basis.</li>
</ul>
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<li>J B Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>) dropped 6.28% after reporting a 7.6% decline in profit for the first quarter. The company posted quarterly revenue of $2.92 billion, compared to market estimates of $2.90 billion.</li>
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<li>iCAD Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICAD#NASDAQ">ICAD</a>) surged 72.02% and Radnet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDNT#NASDAQ">RDNT</a>) fell 2.03% after they announced a definitive all-stock merger agreement where RadNet will acquire iCAD.</li>
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<li>La Rosa Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRHC#NASDAQ">LRHC</a>) jumped 119.16% after Nasdaq granted a 180-day extension, until October 6, 2025, to regain the $1.00 minimum bid price for continued listing under &#8216;LRHC&#8217;.</li>
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Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.60% to hover around $61.70 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar advanced 2.38% to hover around $3,304.35 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,318 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.51% at the 99.7040 level.
Asian markets declined on Wednesday, except India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, China&#8217;s CSI 300 index. Hong Kong's Hang Seng, Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's ASX 200, and South Korea's Kospi index ended lower. European markets were also mostly lower in early trade.
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US Stock Likely To Open Lower As US-China Tariff War Continues: 'Valuations Are Now Looking More Compelling,' Says Expert

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 150 points during the session as investors assessed recent earnings reports.
Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) posted better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter. Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) also reported stronger-than-expected earnings for its first quarter.
On the economic data front, the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index climbed to -8.1 in April compared to -20 in the previous month.
U.S. export prices came in unchanged in March compared to a revised 0.5% gain in February. U.S. import prices fell by 0.1% in March 2025 compared to a revised 0.2% gain in February.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with consumer discretionary, health care, and consumer staples stocks recording the biggest losses on Tuesday. However, information technology and real estate stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 156 points to 40,368.96 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.17% to 5,396.63, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.05% to 16,823.17 during Tuesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>), The Travelers Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>), and The Progressive Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 18.4, the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 19.6.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based&nbsp;on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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01:20 PMMar 24, 2025	CALL	$75.00	Jan 16, 2026	272	2060	2050	12	17443	TRADE	NEUTRAL
09:30 AMMar 24, 2025	CALL	$80.00	Jan 15, 2027	636	2956	1956	112	2630	SWEEP	BEARISH
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02:57 PMMar 17, 2025	PUT	$75.00	Jul 17, 2026	454	3003	1854	240	1253	SWEEP	BULLISH