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Immuron

Immuron Ltd is a commercial and clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of a novel class of immunomodulator polyclonal antibodies to treat liver diseases, infectious diseases and other immune-mediated diseases, such as colitis. The company's product, IMM-124E, is a proprietary immunomodulatory agent targeted at GI immune-mediated diseases including fatty liver diseases. The company functions in two segments namely, Research and Development and Hyperimmune products.

<p>As previously disclosed, on February 18, 2025, Society Pass Incorporated (the "Company") received written notice (the "Delist Notice") from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") indicating that, based upon the Company's continued non-compliance with Rule 5550(b)(2) which requires that the Company shall maintain at least $2,500,000 stockholders' equity (the "Equity Rule"), the Nasdaq staff determined to delist the Company's common stock from the Nasdaq Capital Market effective February 27, 2025 unless the Company timely requested an appeal of this determination before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the "Panel"). The Company timely requested a hearing (the "Hearing") before the Panel, which stayed the suspension of the Company's common stock pending the Panel's decision, and the Hearing was held on April 1, 2025. On April 9, 2025, the Panel issued a decision that granted the Company's request to continue its listing on Nasdaq based on the information presented. The Panel has determined to grant the Company's request for an exception until June 30, 2025. On July 15, 2025, the Panel issued an amended decision to further grant the Company's request for an exception until August 18, 2025. The compliance plan was conditioned on (i) the Company filing a Form 8-K describing the transactions undertaken by the Company to achieve compliance and demonstrate long-term compliance with the Equity Rule, and by providing an indication of its equity following those transactions; and (ii) the Company will evidence compliance with all applicable criteria for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.</p>


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Society Pass Granted Nasdaq Extension Until August 18, 2025 To Regain Compliance

<p>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) today announced that it has applied to the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC), as principal regulator, and the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) for a joint order (the Order Sought) to cease to be a reporting issuer in all jurisdictions of Canada in which it is a reporting issuer. If the Order Sought is granted by the ASC and the OSC, ConocoPhillips will cease to be a reporting issuer in any jurisdiction in Canada.</p>
<p>Notwithstanding a decision that ConocoPhillips is not a reporting issuer in Canada, ConocoPhillips will continue to file all financial statements and other continuous disclosure materials required to be filed by it in accordance with the applicable securities laws of the United States and the rules of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). All such continuous disclosure documents of ConocoPhillips are publicly available to all security holders of ConocoPhillips under ConocoPhillips' profile at <a href="https://www.sec.gov/"><i>www.sec.gov</i></a>. ConocoPhillips' security holders residing in Canada will continue to receive copies of the continuous disclosure documents that are required to be delivered to security holders in the United States, in the same manner and at the same time as is required under the applicable securities laws of the United States and the rules of the NYSE.</p>


ConocoPhillips Applies To Cease Canadian Reporting Issuer Status Through Joint ASC And OSC Order

<p>Wall Street extended its historic rally this week, with major benchmarks such as the <strong>S&amp;P 500</strong> and the tech-heavy <strong>Nasdaq 100</strong> hitting fresh all-time highs, as strong corporate earnings, robust economic data and AI-fueled tech momentum continued <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">to boost investor optimism.</a></p>
<p>Big banks beat earnings estimates, setting a strong tone for the season. Airlines and consumer-focused giants also impressed.</p>
<p><strong>Johnson &amp; Johnson</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) and <strong>PepsiCo Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) reported their best trading weeks of the year, further supporting the confidence that solid consumer demand is driving margins across sectors.</p>
<p>Economic strength was underscored by June's retail sales data, which showed a 0.6% monthly increase — crushing economists&#8217; forecast of 0.1% — while jobless claims dropped to 221,000, their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46467952/us-retail-sales-june-2025-fed-trump-inflation-consumer">lowest level since April.</a></p>
<p>Investors appear to be buying into a &#8220;Goldilocks&#8221; scenario, where growth is strong enough to support profits but not so strong as to trigger new inflation fears. June's inflation data came in broadly lower than expected, marking a sharp turnaround from the stagflation concerns that gripped the market in the first quarter.</p>
<p>Since the post-tariff lows in April, the S&amp;P 500 has surged 27%, a rally that now ranks among the sharpest three-month advances ever.</p>
<p><strong>Read also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46426381/sp500-rally-investor-sentiment-2025">S&amp;P 500 Defies Odds With Rare Rally — But &#8216;Toppy&#8217; Sentiment Creeps In</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>NVIDIA Corp.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) remains the epicenter of the tech rally. Its shares have nearly doubled since April, driven by surging demand for AI chips from cloud giants like <strong>Microsoft Corp.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and <strong>Amazon.com Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).</p>
<p>Nvidia's rally has helped lift the "Magnificent Seven" — including Microsoft Corp., <strong>Apple Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon.com Inc<strong>.</strong>, <strong>Alphabet Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), <strong>Meta Platforms Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and <strong>Tesla Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) — to a combined $18.5 trillion market cap, surpassing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46477275/wall-street-big-7-are-now-bigger-than-chinas-entire-economy">China's entire nominal GDP.</a></p>
<p>Despite the economic strength, President <strong>Donald Trump</strong> has renewed his attacks on Fed Chair <strong>Jerome Powell</strong>, calling for immediate rate cuts. He even reportedly floated the idea of firing Powell before <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46454852/trump-fed-powell-odds-inflation-markets">backing off the proposal.</a></p>
<p>Meanwhile, Fed Gov. <strong>Christopher Waller</strong> — a potential candidate to replace Powell next year — said he's willing to cut rates by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46491573/waller-fed-chair-trump-rate-cut-july">the end of July.</a> The Fed meeting on July 30 now carries heightened political stakes, with growing signs of internal divisions.</p>
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<p>Across the recent three months, 9 analysts have shared their insights on Toast (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOST#NYSE">TOST</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $47.11, a high estimate of $54.00, and a low estimate of $37.00. This current average reflects an increase of 8.47% from the previous average price target of $43.43. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752868895_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
<p>A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Toast is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<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>Samad Samana</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Coad</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nate Svensson</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Coad</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rufus Hone</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Baer</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Bauch</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Clarke Jeffries</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Heckmann</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Toast. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Toast compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Toast's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Toast's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TOST/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage"><strong>Stay up to date on Toast analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>About Toast</h2>
<p>Toast is a US-based restaurant technology company that provides point-of-sale, payment processing, and various software services to 140,000 restaurant locations across the United States as of the end of March 2025. The firm generates sales from software subscription fees, a percentage take rate from each financial transaction it processes, loan origination and servicing fees from its Toast Capital arm, and hardware installation and professional services. Unlike competitors, Toast intermediates every payment transaction on its platform; it processed some $159 billion in gross platform volume in 2024. The firm's product offerings span point-of-sale systems, inventory and payroll management, delivery integration, e-commerce ordering, reservation management, and loyalty programs.</p>
<h3>Toast: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> Toast's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of <strong>24.37%</strong>. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's 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.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of <strong>4.19%,</strong> the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of <strong>3.48%,</strong> the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Toast's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of <strong>2.25%,</strong> the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> Toast's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of <strong>0.01</strong>.</p>
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.</p>
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TOST

Expert Outlook: Toast Through The Eyes Of 9 Analysts

<p>Across the recent three months, 8 analysts have shared their insights on Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></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><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></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>
<p>Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $107.88, with a high estimate of $140.00 and a low estimate of $81.00. This current average represents a 4.11% decrease from the previous average price target of $112.50. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752868884_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
<p>The standing of Baidu 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.</p>
<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>Jiong Shao</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alicia Yap</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Chong</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eddie Leung</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alicia Yap</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jiong Shao</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fawne Jiang</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jiong Shao</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> 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 Baidu. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Baidu compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Baidu's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
<p>For valuable insights into Baidu's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BIDU/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage"><strong>Stay up to date on Baidu analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>Discovering Baidu: A Closer Look</h2>
<p>Baidu is the largest internet search engine in China with over 50% share of the search engine market in 2024 per web analytics firm, Statcounter. The firm generated 72% of core revenue from online marketing services from its search engine in 2023. Outside its search engine, Baidu is a technology-driven company and its other major growth initiatives are artificial intelligence cloud, video streaming services, voice recognition technology, and autonomous driving.</p>
<h3>Breaking Down Baidu's Financial Performance</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> Baidu's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of <strong>2.98%</strong>. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Communication Services sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Baidu's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of <strong>23.78%,</strong> the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Baidu's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of <strong>2.89%,</strong> the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Baidu's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of <strong>1.75%</strong>, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> Baidu's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at <strong>0.38</strong>, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.</p>
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.</p>
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BIDU

Where Baidu Stands With Analysts

HOOK

Trading Halt: Halted at 4:01:00 p.m. ET - Trading Halt: Halt News Pending

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Duolingo. Our analysis of options history for Duolingo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>) revealed 15 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 60% of traders were bullish, while 33% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 9 were puts, with a value of $896,740, and 6 were calls, valued at $324,960.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $290.0 to $490.0 for Duolingo over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Duolingo's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Duolingo's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $290.0 to $490.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>Duolingo Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752868861_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DUOL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$22.2</td>
<td>$19.2</td>
<td>$20.4</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$510.0K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DUOL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$101.5K</td>
<td align="right">511</td>
<td align="right">77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DUOL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$45.6</td>
<td>$45.3</td>
<td>$45.3</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$86.0K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DUOL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/20/26</td>
<td>$80.7</td>
<td>$80.0</td>
<td>$80.0</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td align="right">27</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DUOL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$34.5</td>
<td>$33.7</td>
<td>$33.7</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$67.4K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Duolingo</h3>
<p>Duolingo Inc is a technology company that develops a mobile learning platform to learn languages and is the top-grossing app in the Education category on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. Its products are powered by sophisticated data analytics and artificial intelligence and delivered with class art, animation, and design to make it easier for learners to stay motivated master new material, and achieve their learning goals. Its solutions include the Duolingo Language Learning App, Super Duolingo, Duolingo English Test: AI-Driven Language Assessment, Duolingo For Schools, Duolingo ABC, and Duolingo Math. It has four predominant sources of revenue; time-based subscriptions, in-app advertising placement by third parties, and the Duolingo English Test, and In-App Purchases.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of Duolingo, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Where Is Duolingo Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 784,233, the price of DUOL is down by -1.09%, reaching $358.0.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 19 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Duolingo</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $513.75.</p>
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from DA Davidson continues to hold a Buy rating for Duolingo, targeting a price of $500.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Duolingo, targeting a price of $480.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Duolingo with a target price of $500.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Argus Research has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $575. </p>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Duolingo options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


Options

Markets

DUOL

Duolingo Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

<p>In the preceding three months, 13 analysts have released ratings for Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXRH#NASDAQ">TXRH</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $193.69, along with a high estimate of $220.00 and a low estimate of $164.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 1.21% increase from the previous average price target of $191.38.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752868858_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
<p>The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Texas Roadhouse by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<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>Sara Senatore</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$219.00</td>
<td>$203.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$189.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Glass</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gregory Francfort</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$212.00</td>
<td>$201.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Salera</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dennis Geiger</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christine Cho</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$184.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dennis Geiger</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Tower</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$164.00</td>
<td>$213.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> 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 Texas Roadhouse. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Texas Roadhouse compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Texas Roadhouse's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Texas Roadhouse's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TXRH/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage"><strong>Stay up to date on Texas Roadhouse analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>Delving into Texas Roadhouse's Background</h2>
<p>Texas Roadhouse Inc is a restaurant company operating predominantly in the casual dining segment. The company manages its restaurant and franchising operations by concept and, as a result, has identified Texas Roadhouse, Bubba's 33, Jaggers, and retail initiatives as separate operating segments. In addition, it has identified Texas Roadhouse and Bubba's 33 as reportable segments. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from the Texas Roadhouse segment, which is a moderately priced, full-service, casual dining restaurant concept offering steaks, a selection of ribs, seafood, chicken, pork chops, pulled pork, vegetable plates, and an assortment of hamburgers, salads, and sandwiches.</p>
<h3>Texas Roadhouse's Financial Performance</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Perspectives:</strong> The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> Over the 3M period, Texas Roadhouse showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of <strong>9.57%</strong> as of 31 March, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's 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 Consumer Discretionary sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Texas Roadhouse's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of <strong>7.85%,</strong> the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Texas Roadhouse's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of <strong>8.3%,</strong> the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Texas Roadhouse's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive <strong>3.56%</strong> ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at <strong>0.66</strong>.</p>
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
<p>Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.</p>
<p>Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.</p>
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TXRH

Analyst Expectations For Texas Roadhouse's Future

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>Tempus AI</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with TEM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 31 uncommon options trades for Tempus AI.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 48% bullish and 25%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $2,006,631, and 22 are calls, for a total amount of $1,371,060.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $45.0 to $80.0 for Tempus AI over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Tempus AI's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Tempus AI's whale activity within a strike price range from $45.0 to $80.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Tempus AI 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752868855_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TEM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.71</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$1.5M</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$225.6K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>743</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$211.5K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$126.0K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TEM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$18.5</td>
<td>$18.4</td>
<td>$18.4</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$112.2K</td>
<td>321</td>
<td>72</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Tempus AI</h3>
<p>Tempus AI Inc is a technology company. It has built the Tempus Platform, which comprises both a technology platform to free healthcare data from silos and an operating system to make the resulting data useful. Its Intelligent Diagnostics use AI, including generative AI, to make laboratory tests more accurate, tailored, and personal.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Tempus AI, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Current Position of Tempus AI</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 7,404,791, the price of TEM is down by -0.16%, reaching $60.55.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 18 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Tempus AI</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $72.5.</p>
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Guggenheim continues to hold a Buy rating for Tempus AI, targeting a price of $75.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Neutral rating on Tempus AI with a target price of $70. </p>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Tempus AI with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


Looking At Tempus AI's Recent Unusual Options Activity

<p>17 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></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><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $14.41, along with a high estimate of $21.00 and a low estimate of $11.00. A decline of 11.27% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752868849_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
<p>The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Wendy's by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<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>Gregory Francfort</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alton Stump</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Glass</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Salera</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Strelzik</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alton Stump</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Ivankoe</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Glass</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Salera</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Charles</td>
<td>TD Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Salera</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dennis Geiger</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> 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 Wendy's. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Wendy's compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Wendy's's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
<p>Capture valuable insights into Wendy's's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WEN/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage"><strong>Stay up to date on Wendy's analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Wendy's</h2>
<p>The Wendy's Company is the second-largest burger quick-service restaurant, or QSR, chain in the United States by systemwide sales, with $12.6 billion in 2024, narrowly edging Burger King ($11.5 billion) and clocking in well behind wide-moat McDonald's ($51.1 billion). After divestitures of Tim Hortons (2006) and Arby's (2011), the firm manages just the burger banner, generating sales across a footprint that spanned more than 7,200 total stores in 30 countries as of year-end 2024. Wendy's generates revenue from the sale of hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and fries throughout its company-owned footprint, through franchise royalty and marketing fund payments remitted by its franchisees, which account for roughly 94% of stores, and through franchise flipping and advisory fees.</p>
<h3>Financial Milestones: Wendy's's Journey</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> Wendy's's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately <strong>-2.11%</strong>. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Wendy's's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of <strong>7.49%,</strong> the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Wendy's's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive <strong>20.14%</strong> ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Wendy's's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of <strong>0.79%,</strong> the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of <strong>31.3</strong>, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.</p>
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
<p>Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>
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Assessing Wendy's: Insights From 17 Financial Analysts

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>Apple</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) we detected 110 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 45% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 37% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 16 are puts, for a total amount of $1,087,910 and 94, calls, for a total amount of $6,047,711.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $130.0 to $275.0 for Apple over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Apple stands at 12211.07, with a total volume reaching 727,750.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Apple, situated within the strike price corridor from $130.0 to $275.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Apple Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752868848_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$87.75</td>
<td>$86.95</td>
<td>$87.3</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$244.4K</td>
<td>339</td>
<td>28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$6.25</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.25</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$218.7K</td>
<td>20.7K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$21.25</td>
<td>$21.15</td>
<td>$21.25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$191.2K</td>
<td>523</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$6.25</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.25</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$173.7K</td>
<td>20.7K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.27</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$98.1K</td>
<td>41.2K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Apple</h3>
<p>Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple's other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Apple, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Where Is Apple Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 35,304,712, the AAPL's price is up by 0.45%, now at $210.96. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 13 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Apple</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $234.58.</p>
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Apple, targeting a price of $230.<br />
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Wedbush lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $270.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies upgraded its action to Hold with a price target of $188.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Apple, which currently sits at a price target of $250. </p>
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Decoding Apple's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

<p>In the last three months, 6 analysts have published ratings on MACOM Technology Solns (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTSI#NASDAQ">MTSI</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></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><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $150.67, a high estimate of $160.00, and a low estimate of $125.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $143.50, the current average has increased by 5.0%.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752868841_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
<p>In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive MACOM Technology Solns. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<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>Tore Svanberg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Stein</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vivek Arya</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom O'Malley</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Williams</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom O'Malley</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> 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 MACOM Technology Solns. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of MACOM Technology Solns compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of MACOM Technology Solns's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of MACOM Technology Solns's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MTSI/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage"><strong>Stay up to date on MACOM Technology Solns analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>Get to Know MACOM Technology Solns Better</h2>
<p>MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc is a provider of analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions to original equipment manufacturers and distributors. These solutions are found in systems for industrial, medical, scientific, and test and measurement markets. The firm's portfolio of products includes integrated circuits, multichip modules, power pallets and transistors, diodes, amplifiers, switches and switch limiters, passive and active components, and complete subsystems. Roughly a third of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and other countries across the world.</p>
<h3>Breaking Down MACOM Technology Solns's Financial Performance</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.</p>
<p><strong>Positive Revenue Trend:</strong> Examining MACOM Technology Solns's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of <strong>30.16%</strong> as of 31 March, 2025, 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 Information Technology sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of <strong>13.42%,</strong> the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> MACOM Technology Solns's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of <strong>2.69%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of <strong>1.68%,</strong> the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> MACOM Technology Solns's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at <strong>0.44</strong>. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.</p>
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
<p>Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.</p>
<p>Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.</p>
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MTSI

Analyst Expectations For MACOM Technology Solns's Future

<p><strong>American Express's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) short percent of float has risen 25.83% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>10.40 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 1.9% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 3.06 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>American Express Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752868838_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Express 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.</p>
<h3>Comparing American Express's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Express's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.45%, which means the company has <strong>less</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> 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"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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Short Ideas

Trading Ideas

Is American Express Gaining or Losing Market Support?

<p>In the current session, the stock is trading at $56.46, after a <strong>0.21%</strong> spike. Over the past month, <strong>Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>)</strong> stock increased by <strong>19.21%</strong>, and in the past year, by <strong>28.37%</strong>. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.</p>
<p>
</p><p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752868836_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" /></p>

<h3>Evaluating Delta Air Lines P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
<p>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. </p>
<p>Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the <strong>14.41</strong> in the Passenger Airlines industry, Delta Air Lines Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of <strong>8.19</strong>. Shareholders might be inclined to think that  the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. </p>
<p>
</p><p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752868836_1.png" alt="Guage" /></p>

<p>In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes. </p>


Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: Delta Air Lines

<p><strong>Verona Pharma's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNA#NYSE">VRNA</a>) short percent of float has fallen 14.44% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>7.21 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 8.83% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 7.47 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Verona Pharma Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752868831_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Verona Pharma 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.</p>
<h3>Comparing Verona Pharma's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Verona Pharma's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.13%, which means the company has <strong>more</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> 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"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


VRNA

Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Verona Pharma?

<p>During the last three months, 4 analysts shared their evaluations of BitFuFu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUFU#NASDAQ">FUFU</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></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><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $6.7, along with a high estimate of $7.31 and a low estimate of $5.50. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 4.29% lower than the prior average price target of $7.00. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752868826_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
<p>An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive BitFuFu. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<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>Nick Giles</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$7.31</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Grondahl</td>
<td>Northland Capital Markets</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$5.50</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Dede</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Dede</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> 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 BitFuFu. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of BitFuFu compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for BitFuFu's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
<p>Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of BitFuFu's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FUFU/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage"><strong>Stay up to date on BitFuFu analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<p>If you are interested in following small-cap stock news and performance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/small-cap?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">you can start by tracking it here</a>.</p>
<h2>All You Need to Know About BitFuFu</h2>
<p>BitFuFu Inc is a digital asset mining and cloud-mining service provider that fosters a secure, compliant, and transparent blockchain infrastructure. It provides stable and intelligent digital asset mining solutions, including one-stop cloud-mining services and miner hosting services to institutional customers and individual digital assets. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of cloud-mining solutions, followed by Self-mining revenue. Geographically, the company generates revenue from North America, Asia, Europe, and Others.</p>
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: BitFuFu's Finances</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization:</strong> With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> BitFuFu's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately <strong>-45.96%</strong>. This indicates a decrease in the company's 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 Information Technology sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> BitFuFu's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of <strong>-21.62%,</strong> the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> BitFuFu's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of <strong>-10.76%,</strong> the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> BitFuFu's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of <strong>-4.43%,</strong> the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of <strong>0.26</strong>, BitFuFu adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.</p>
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
<p>Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


FUFU

Analyst Expectations For BitFuFu's Future

<p><strong>Devon Energy's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.4% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>18.40 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 3.26% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 1.94 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Devon Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752868825_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Devon Energy 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.</p>
<h3>Comparing Devon Energy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Devon Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.42%, which means the company has <strong>less</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> 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"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


What Does the Market Think About Devon Energy?

<p>Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.09% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.56%. Currently, Starbucks has a market capitalization of $106.70 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In SBUX:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of SBUX stock 20 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$743.94</strong> today based on a price of $93.89 for SBUX at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Starbucks's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752868817_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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