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Cognyte Software Ltd provides security analytics software that empowers governments and enterprises with Actionable Intelligence. Its interface software is designed to help customers accelerate and improve the effectiveness of investigations and decision-making.

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David João Vieira Carvalho, CEO and Chief Scientist at Naoris Protocol, outlined how decentralized security models can address government needs for blockchain infrastructure, emphasizing their role in critical use cases like secure communications and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-is-blockchain">supply chain verification</a>.
In an interview with Benzinga, Carvalho highlighted the practical integration of decentralized cybersecurity to meet stringent government requirements for auditability and trust without compromising sovereignty.
Carvalho explained that governments require blockchain's auditability but struggle with its permissionless nature. 
Decentralized security models offer a middle ground, permissioned networks with decentralized security verification, he said. 
This approach allows cryptographic proof of device integrity for government contractors, ensuring security without direct oversight of every endpoint.
The discussion comes at a time when nation-states are increasingly exploring blockchain for secure infrastructure. 
Carvalho noted that decentralized security aligns with critical government applications, such as verifying supply chains or protecting sensitive communications, by leveraging distributed trust. 
He emphasized that Naoris Protocol's model transforms devices into active defenders, creating a collective intelligence network that eliminates centralized vulnerabilities.
Addressing broader challenges, Carvalho pointed to the limitations of traditional centralized cybersecurity. 
"The core challenge is that traditional cybersecurity relies on perimeter-based defense and centralized control points, fundamentally incompatible with distributed systems," he said. 
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Naoris Protocol's decentralized cybersecurity mesh addresses this by enabling real-time threat visibility and device-level security verification without a central authority.
Carvalho also touched on regulatory alignment, noting that frameworks like the EU's NIS2 Directive emphasize resilience and continuous monitoring, which decentralized models naturally support. 
"We see three convergence points: mandatory incident reporting (which blockchain's transparency naturally supports), supply chain security requirements (addressable through decentralized device verification), and the push for ‘security by design' principles," he said.
On the looming quantum threat, Carvalho stressed urgency without alarmism. 
"While large-scale quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption are likely 10-15 years away, ‘harvest now, decrypt later' attacks are happening today," he warned, advocating for crypto-agility to future-proof Web3 systems.
Naoris Protocol's approach integrates post-quantum cryptography and decentralized AI, with each node contributing to threat intelligence without exposing sensitive data. 
"Decentralized AI enables collective threat intelligence without exposing sensitive data," Carvalho said, describing a federated learning model that creates an "immune system effect" against cyber threats.
He sought to address a critical misconception that decentralization reduces control. 
"In reality, properly designed decentralized systems provide more granular, real-time visibility than traditional centralized monitoring. Every node becomes a sensor," Carvalho clarified. 
For governments, this offers a robust framework to secure critical systems while maintaining accountability through cryptographic proofs and layered redundancy.
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Governments Can Use Decentralized Security Without Sacrificing Sovereignty, Naoris CEO Says

Tencent Music Entertainment Group &#8211; ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TME#NYSE">TME</a>) shares are<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> trading lower on Tuesday.</a>
In an SEC <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1744676/000095010325007180/dp229933_6k.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">filing</a>, the company revealed a major strategic move: the planned acquisition of Ximalaya Inc., a prominent online audio platform in China.
This step signals Tencent Music's intent to expand significantly beyond its core music streaming business.
The company has formally agreed to a merger deal, dated June 10, 2025, that will make Ximalaya a wholly owned subsidiary of Tencent Music.
This transaction is pending regulatory approvals and other standard closing conditions.
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Under the terms of the merger agreement, Ximalaya stakeholders, including equity holders and those participating in employee stock plans, are set to receive a payout package.
This includes approximately $1.26 billion in cash. Additionally, Tencent Music will issue Class A ordinary shares, representing up to 5.1986% of its outstanding shares, based on a reference date prior to closing.
A separate allocation of shares, up to 0.37%, is also designated for Ximalaya's founder shareholders, with these shares vesting in tranches after the deal concludes.
Before the merger is finalized, Ximalaya will undertake an internal restructuring of some of its business units.
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, Tencent stock has gained over 27% in the past year.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;MUSQ Global Music Industry Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUSQ#NYSE">MUSQ</a>).
TME Price Action: Tencent shares are trading lower by 0.81% to $18.37 at publication on Tuesday.
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CoreWeave shares are trading lower after DA Davidson maintained an Underperform rating on the stock, making cautious comments on the company's new financing structure disclosure.

DA Davidson analyst Matt Summerville maintains Crane (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CR#NYSE">CR</a>) with a Buy and maintains $200 price target.

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DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Crane, Maintains $200 Price Target

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTX#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 2.68% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.76%. Currently, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has a market capitalization of $114.96 billion. 
Buying $1000 In VRTX: If an investor had bought $1000 of VRTX stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,624.96 today based on a price of $447.67 for VRTX at the time of writing.
<h3>Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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$1000 Invested In Vertex Pharmaceuticals 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Raymond James analyst Steve Moss upgrades Atlantic Union Bankshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUB#NYSE">AUB</a>) from Outperform to Strong Buy and raises the price target from $37 to $41.

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Raymond James Upgrades Atlantic Union Bankshares to Strong Buy, Raises Price Target to $41

DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria maintains CoreWeave (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>) with a Underperform and maintains $36 price target.

DA Davidson Maintains Underperform on CoreWeave, Maintains $36 Price Target

Genius Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNS#NYSE">GNS</a>) has signed a definitive <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/g45858150/genius-group-acquires-entrepreneur-resorts-expands-genius-city-model-with-50-increase-in-2025-reve" rel="noreferrer noopener">agreement to acquire</a> Entrepreneur Resorts Ltd. (ERL), bringing its former café and resort operations back into the fold.
The move strengthens Genius Group's Genius City model and addresses long-standing shareholder concerns tied to ERL's illiquid shares.
The all-stock deal, valued at $21.5 million, involves Genius Group issuing 50 million shares for ERL's revenue-generating sites in Singapore, Bali, and South Africa.
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These locations combine coworking, retreats, and hospitality and align with Genius Group's vision of blending education with entrepreneurial experiences.
The company also raised its 2025 revenue forecast by 50%, now projecting $15 million to $18 million (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g45097914/genius-group-announces-2024-financial-results-303-nav-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">Prior</a> $10 million to $13 million). Once regulatory clearance is complete, U.S. investors who received ERL shares in a 2023 spin-off will now get three Genius shares per ERL share.
Genius will provide $1 million in debt funding for rebranding ERL's assets under the Genius Resorts banner. CEO Roger Hamilton said the move marks a return to growth, with events like the Genius Future Summit and AI Accelerator now in the pipeline. CFO Jeremy Harris added that the deal not only unites the companies but also resolves past shareholder issues.
Genius held cash and cash equivalents of <a target="_blank" href="https://ir.geniusgroup.net/sec-filings/all-sec-filings/content/0001641172-25-006794/0001641172-25-006794.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">$1.614 million</a> as of December 31, 2024.
Related ETFs to watch include Global X Education ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDUT#NASDAQ">EDUT</a>) and ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>).
Price Action: GNS shares were trading lower by 5.51% to $0.4063 at last check Tuesday.
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Genius Group Projects 50% Revenue Growth After Re-Acquiring Resorts Division

Oklo Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>) shares are trending again on Tuesday with shares up nearly 65% over the past month. The company provided an update <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/b45857146/u-s-nuclear-regulatory-commission-accepts-oklos-licensed-operator-topical-report-for-review">on regulatory progress</a>. 
What Happened: Oklo on Tuesday announced that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) initiated a review of the company&#8217;s licensed operator topical report as Oklo continues to progress on its combined license application seeking approval to operate its planned Aurora powerhouses. 
Oklo noted that the licensed operator topical report submission is expected to open the door to faster licensing pathways that support the company&#8217;s broader commercialization goals.
&#8220;This milestone demonstrates how our licensing strategy supports our mission to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy quickly and at scale,&#8221; said Jacob DeWitte, co-founder and CEO of Oklo. 
&#8220;By combining all aspects of design, construction, and operation into one application, we&#8217;re streamlining the path to deployment.&#8221;
Oklo expects to be able to deploy its first nuclear plant in late 2027 or early 2028. DeWitte <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45625025/oklo-ceo-says-recent-developments-surrounding-nuclear-could-move-company-timelines-forward">said</a> last month that timelines could potentially be accelerated after President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;signed multiple executive orders aimed at supporting the&nbsp;domestic nuclear industry.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy OKLO Stock</h3>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Oklo's case, it is in the Utilities sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment. There are multiple ETFs out there specifically focused on nuclear power. 
OKLO Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/OKLO">Oklo shares</a> were down 4.11% at $52.03 at the time of publication Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Comtech Telecommunications shares are trading lower after the company issued Q3 financial results. Also, B. Riley Securities lowered its price target from $7 to $6.

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EIA Releases Short-Term Energy Outlook For June 10, 2025

After months of cooling U.S. inflation easing investor concerns, the trend could reverse when the May report drops Wednesday, as rising tariff-driven costs threaten to push <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">consumer prices</a> higher.
The annual rate of gains in the Consumer Price Index has been on a steady retreat this year, falling from 3% in January to 2.3% in April — the lowest reading in over four years. The trend has so far been fortuitous for President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly cited falling inflation to push for lower interest rates.
Yet, economists now expect that beautiful streak to break.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">May Inflation Report: What Do Economists Expect?</h3>
The median forecast sees headline inflation ticking up from 2.3% to 2.5% in May, while core CPI, which strips out food and energy, is expected to rise from 2.8% to 2.9% year-over-year. Month-over-month, CPI is projected to remain steady at 0.2%, with core inflation accelerating to 0.3%, marking the fastest monthly gain since January.
This uptick comes on the heels of Trump's tariff rollercoaster. On April 2, what he dubbed as &#8216;Liberation Day,&#8217; he announced sweeping duties on all trade partners, later dialing them back to a 10% universal tariff with a 90-day negotiation period.
China, however, saw tariffs spike as high as 145% before both sides agreed to slash them by 115 percentage points, pending ongoing negotiations.
These abrupt policy shifts are now making their way through the supply chain. In recent business surveys, both the services and manufacturing sectors reported steep input cost increases in April and May — reminiscent of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45201308/services-activity-barely-expands-in-april-as-price-pressures-spike-to-over-2-year-highs-a-worrying-backstory-is-developing">pandemic-era bottlenecks.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Experts Warn Of Tariff Effects</h3>
Bank of America economist Stephen Juneau said May's data should reflect a wider range of tariff effects compared to April, when the clearest sign was an 8.8% surge in audio equipment prices. 
Yet, he expects that &#8220;favorable seasonal factors for autos and declines in certain services categories will keep a lid on the top line inflation numbers.&#8221;
Goldman Sachs economist Jessica Rindels sees tariffs providing "a somewhat larger boost" to monthly inflation than markets expect, but not just yet. 
Goldman forecasts core CPI inflation to average 0.35% monthly in the coming months, citing a &#8220;sharp acceleration in most core goods categories&#8221; but a still-muted impact on services inflation.
Looking ahead, Goldman sees core CPI reaching 3.5% year-over-year by December, with core PCE — the Federal Reserve&#8217;s preferred metric — climbing to 3.6%.
Barclays Private Bank strategist Julien Lafargue said, "This CPI report could show the first signs of a tariff-induced pickup in inflation. The good news though is that lower energy prices should keep the headline figures in check."
Lafargue added the report is unlikely to shift the Federal Reserve's strategy significantly, as investors remain focused on the timing — not the likelihood — of rate cuts, expected in either September or October.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Could Trade Progress Ease Inflation Fears?</h3>
Wall Street is not too far from retesting record highs. As of Tuesday, the S&amp;P 500 – tracked by the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) – traded at 6,025 points, less than two percentage points below its February&#8217;s all-time highs. 
While a rising inflation outcome – or even worse an upside surprise – could dent risk sentiment and cast doubt on the current outlook for two Fed rate cuts in 2025, there&#8217;s a potential silver lining. 
High-level US-China trade talks are underway in London this week, with negotiators reportedly working toward further tariff rollbacks and business-friendly measures.
The outcome of these talks could be critical. A breakthrough would not only ease inflationary pressure from tariffs but also restore some confidence in global trade flows, which have been a source of volatility in recent months.
Investors will be closely watching both Wednesday's CPI release and developments in London, with both carrying significant weight for the trajectory of the U.S. economy and markets in the second half of 2025.
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Roofr, the all-in-one business platform for roofing professionals, today announced a strategic integration with QXO, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QXO#NYSE">QXO</a>), the largest publicly traded distributor of commercial and residential roofing products in North America. This collaboration seamlessly connects QXO.com with Roofr CRM, empowering roofing contractors with real-time material pricing and integrated material ordering within the Roofr platform.&nbsp;

Roofr Announces Strategic Integration With QXO Providing Roofing Contractors With Real-Time Material Pricing And Integrated Material Ordering Within Roofr Platform

A meeting with Bath &amp; Body Works Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) top management suggests a plan to sharpen the focus to accelerate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45668628/bath-body-works-beats-q1-estimates-reaffirms-outlook-as-new-ceo-steps-in">the company's growth</a> and gain market share, according to JPMorgan.
The Bath &amp; Body Works Analyst: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/586bcbd9351b9b0001ab738c/matthew-boss">Analyst Matthew Boss</a> reiterated an Overweight rating on the stock.
The Bath &amp; Body Works Thesis: Narrowing the focus to the core Bath &amp; Body Works brand is less costly and more effective in driving customer engagement, Boss said in the note.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
Management also plans to tap on "growth opportunities within the portfolio through more consistent and frequent innovation/newness including clear storytelling/marketing across channels," he added.
The analyst mentioned 5 key initiatives being taken:
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<li>Third-party distribution to acquire more customers</li>
<li>International expansion</li>
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BBWI Price Action: Shares of Bath &amp; Body Works had risen by 0.07% to $26.85 at the time of publication on Tuesday.
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GameStop Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) shares are experiencing heightened volatility Tuesday as the company prepares to release its first-quarter earnings report after the market close. Here&#8217;s what investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/previews/25/06/45846835/gamestop-q1-earnings-preview-bitcoin-on-the-balance-sheet-but-dont-expect-much-detail">need to know</a>.
What To Know: Investor attention is focused on several key developments. The company recently added 4,710 Bitcoin to its balance sheet as a treasury reserve asset, a strategic pivot that has fueled investor interest. 
Excitement also surrounds the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44984453/gamestop-stock-rises-amid-switch-2-preorders-whats-going-on">June 5 launch</a> of the Nintendo Switch 2, which saw long lines and sellouts at GameStop stores, potentially boosting hardware sales. The company&#8217;s growing Collectibles revenue segment remains another area of interest for shareholders.
For the quarter, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GME/earnings">analysts</a> expect GameStop to report a profit of 4 cents per share, an improvement over a 12-cent loss in the same period last year. Revenue is forecast to be $754.2 million, down from $881.8 million a year ago. The company has missed sales estimates for six straight quarters.
With shares up roughly 7.5% over the last month, investors will be looking to the report to see if the recent positive momentum can be sustained. 
However, the company has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/previews/25/06/45846835/gamestop-q1-earnings-preview-bitcoin-on-the-balance-sheet-but-dont-expect-much-detail">traditionally reported</a> results without providing guidance or holding a conference call, potentially leaving investors without commentary on its crypto strategy or the impact of the new Nintendo console.
Price Action: GME stock was trading at $29.89 Tuesday morning, down 1.48%, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy GME Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in GameStop&#8217;s case, it is in the Consumer Discretionary sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from Benzinga Pro, GME has a 52-week high of $35.81 and a 52-week low of $18.73.
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GameStop (GME) Stock: Q1 Earnings, Bitcoin & Nintendo Switch 2 Drive Volatility

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on MARA Holdings.
Looking at options history for MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) we detected 20 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 55% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 35% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $334,559 and 15, calls, for a total amount of $3,166,278.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $5.0 to $30.0 for MARA Holdings over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for MARA Holdings's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of MARA Holdings's whale activity within a strike price range from $5.0 to $30.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>MARA Holdings Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749571277_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/18/26</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td>797</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$0.86</td>
<td>$0.87</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$870.0K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$572.0K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$2.86</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$2.76</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$276.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$144.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MARA Holdings</h3>
MARA Holdings Inc leverages digital asset compute to support the energy transformation. It secures the blockchain ledger and supports the energy transformation by converting clean, stranded, or underutilized energy into economic value. The company also offers technology solutions to optimize data center operations, including next-generation liquid immersion cooling and firmware for bitcoin miners. It is focused on computing for, acquiring, and holding digital assets as a long-term investment.
<h3>MARA Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 20,417,867, the price of MARA is down by -0.4%, reaching $16.2.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 51 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About MARA Holdings</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $18.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt has decided to maintain their Buy rating on MARA Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $20. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on MARA Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $16. 
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MARA

Check Out What Whales Are Doing With MARA

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Etsy.
Looking at options history for Etsy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $147,020 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $258,570.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $40.0 to $65.0 for Etsy over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 Etsy's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Etsy's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $40.0 to $65.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Etsy Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749571272_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>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$65.5K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td align="right">153</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$56.7K</td>
<td>216</td>
<td align="right">134</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.82</td>
<td>$2.73</td>
<td>$2.82</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$56.4K</td>
<td>653</td>
<td align="right">505</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$28.55</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td>172</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$36.8K</td>
<td>216</td>
<td align="right">220</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Etsy</h3>
Etsy operates a top-10 e-commerce marketplace in the US and the UK, with sizable operations in Germany, France, Australia, and Canada. The firm dominates an interesting niche, connecting buyers and sellers through its online market to exchange vintage and craft goods. With $12.5 billion in 2024 consolidated gross merchandise volume, Etsy has cemented itself as one of the largest players in a quickly growing space, generating revenue from listing fees, commissions on sold items, advertising services, payment processing, and shipping labels. The firm connects about 95 million buyers and 8 million sellers on its marketplace properties: Etsy and Depop (clothing resale).
<h3>Present Market Standing of Etsy</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,562,416, with ETSY's price down by 0.0%, positioned at $63.88.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 50 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Etsy</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $50.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Neutral rating for Etsy, targeting a price of $50. 
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ETSY

Etsy Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in SPOT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 32 extraordinary options activities for Spotify Technology. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 28% leaning bullish and 46% bearish. Among these notable options, 13 are puts, totaling $795,058, and 19 are calls, amounting to $1,394,227.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $500.0 to $725.0 for Spotify Technology over the last 3 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 Spotify Technology's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Spotify Technology's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $500.0 to $725.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Spotify Technology Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749571267_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$191.25</td>
<td>$188.45</td>
<td>$191.25</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$191.2K</td>
<td align="right">301</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$26.15</td>
<td>$24.55</td>
<td>$24.55</td>
<td>$720.00</td>
<td>$189.0K</td>
<td align="right">322</td>
<td align="right">86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$175.95</td>
<td>$172.75</td>
<td>$172.75</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$172.7K</td>
<td align="right">283</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$63.2</td>
<td>$62.5</td>
<td>$63.2</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$126.4K</td>
<td align="right">95</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.95</td>
<td>$15.35</td>
<td>$15.61</td>
<td>$675.00</td>
<td>$124.7K</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
<td align="right">296</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Spotify Technology</h3>
Spotify is the leading global music streaming service provider, with nearly 700 million monthly active users and over 250 million paying subscribers, with the latter constituting the firm's premium segment. Most of the firm's revenue and nearly all its gross profit come from the subscribers, who pay a monthly fee to access a music library that consists of most of the most popular songs ever recorded, including all from the major record labels. The firm also sells separate audiobook subscriptions and integrates podcasts within its standard music app. Podcast content is not exclusive and is typically free to access on other platforms. Ad-supported users can access a similar music catalog but cannot customize a similar on-demand experience.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Spotify Technology, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Spotify Technology's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 691,008, the price of SPOT is down -3.09% at $677.51. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 42 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Spotify Technology</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $743.33.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Canaccord Genuity has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Spotify Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $775. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Guggenheim continues to hold a Buy rating for Spotify Technology, targeting a price of $725. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Spotify Technology, maintaining a target price of $730. 
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SPOT

What the Options Market Tells Us About Spotify Technology

Amazon.com's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NYSE">AMZN</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.57% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 71.50 million shares sold short, which is 0.76% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.41 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>Amazon.com Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749571233_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Amazon.com 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 Amazon.com'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>, Amazon.com's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 11.36%, 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>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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