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IonQ Inc sells access to several quantum computers of various qubit capacities and is in the process of researching and developing technologies for quantum computers with increasing computational capabilities. The company currently makes access to its quantum computers available via cloud platforms and also to select customers via its own cloud service. This cloud-based approach enables the broad availability of quantum-computing-as-a-service (QCaaS). The company derives its revenue from its quantum-computing-as-a-service arrangements, consulting services related to co-developing algorithms on company's quantum computing systems and contracts associated with the design, development, and construction of specialized quantum computing systems together with related services.

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BMO Capital analyst John Kim upgrades Center (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSR#NYSE">CSR</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and maintains the price target from $77 to $77.

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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALNY#NYSE">ALNY</a>) short percent of float has risen 17.65% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.54 million shares sold short, which is 2.6% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.45 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.
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<h3>Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743785125_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals 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 Alnylam Pharmaceuticals'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>, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.50%, 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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Plains GP Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAGP#NYSE">PAGP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.77% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.05 million shares sold short, which is 4.19% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 6.08 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>Plains GP Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743785120_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Plains GP Holdings has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Plains GP Holdings'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>, Plains GP Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.37%, 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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Looking Into Plains GP Holdings's Recent Short Interest

Air Products &amp; Chemicals's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APD#NYSE">APD</a>) short percent of float has fallen 10.75% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.24 million shares sold short, which is 1.91% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.1 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>Air Products &amp; Chemicals Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743785114_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Air Products &amp; Chemicals has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Air Products &amp; Chemicals'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>, Air Products &amp; Chemicals's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.02%, 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.

Is Air Products & Chemicals Gaining or Losing Market Support?

BMO Capital analyst John Kim downgrades AvalonBay Communities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVB#NYSE">AVB</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform and announces $220 price target.

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BMO Capital analyst Juan Sanabria upgrades Equity Lifestyle Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELS#NYSE">ELS</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and announces $78 price target.

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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44585316/social-security-administration-relaxes-id-verification-rules-after-backlash-from-lawmakers-and-advocates">Social Security Administration</a> is facing a potential overhaul of its computer systems, one that could disrupt the benefits of millions of Americans who rely on these payments. The Department of Government Efficiency aims to migrate the SSA's infrastructure away from its decades-old COBOL programming language in just a few months. Experts warn that such an aggressive timeline could jeopardize the very system that supports the financial well-being of millions of people.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What is DOGE&#8217;s Plan?</h2>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44549941/elon-musk-to-visit-cia-for-government-efficiency-talks-after-department-of-defense">DOGE</a> has outlined a proposal to replace the core programming of the SSA, which has been running on COBOL—a language created in the late 1950s. According to <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/doge-rebuild-social-security-administration-cobol-benefits/">WIRED</a>, DOGE's team is pushing to complete this transition in just a matter of months. This proposal is raising red flags across the tech community. Modernizing such a massive system is already a monumental task, but attempting to do so in such a compressed timeframe could lead to costly errors.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Role of COBOL</h2>
Many critics of the SSA's infrastructure point to its reliance on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44292349/if-i-were-a-beneficiary-id-be-setting-aside-some-money-right-now-former-ssa-commissioner-warns-t">COBOL</a>, which, despite its age, remains a workhorse for many financial systems. According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/graphics/USA-BANKS-COBOL/010040KH18J/">Reuters</a>, COBOL is still widely used to process 95% of ATM transactions worldwide. The programming language&#8217;s longevity is a testament to its stability and efficiency, particularly when handling large datasets, such as those needed to calculate and distribute Social Security benefits.
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The SSA has relied on COBOL since its creation. In 2023, the SSA distributed over $1.3 trillion in benefits to 70 million beneficiaries, showing the system&#8217;s continued ability to process payments on a large scale. Critics are concerned that replacing COBOL with a new programming language, such as Java, could pose significant risks with changes that may go unnoticed in the rush to complete the migration.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Potential for Disaster</h2>
One of the most pressing concerns is the possibility of payment errors or system outages. The SSA handles an enormous volume of financial transactions each year—840 million to be exact. Small discrepancies in calculations could result in catastrophic errors. A former SSA technologist told WIRED that COBOL processes decimal values differently than newer languages like Java, meaning that even a minor error could lead to incorrect payments for recipients, further straining an already complicated system.
Waldo Jaquith, a former government technologist, <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/doge-social-security-plan-fail-code-rcna198866">wrote</a> in an opinion piece for MSNBC that even if the migration is technically successful, there's no guarantee that it will improve the SSA's operations. He wrote that the system is already working well enough for its intended purpose, and replacing it with a newer infrastructure may not provide any tangible benefits to the public. Some argue that the push to modernize is driven more by the desire for a flashy accomplishment than by a genuine need to improve the system.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Race Against Time</h2>
Experts agree that migrating such a complex system, especially in a matter of months, is fraught with danger. Jaquith compared the process to "a high-wire act without a net." The potential risks of creating unintentional failures are significant, and if DOGE's team moves forward with the project, it could put the benefits of millions of Americans in jeopardy.
Despite these warnings, DOGE seems undeterred. WIRED reports that the group has already begun recruiting a team, which includes engineers with little experience in government systems. As the migration moves forward, the question remains: Can they pull it off in time, or will they risk destabilizing a critical part of the nation's social safety net?
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Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>) said it launched a new frontier in its technological journey by <a target="_blank" href="https://global.honda/en/topics/2025/c_2025-04-04beng.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">forming </a>a Space Development Division under American Honda in late 2024.
The move represents the company's growing investment in space-related technology, aiming to deepen its partnership with the U.S. aerospace sector and expand its footprint in space innovation.
Honda R&amp;D Co., Ltd., which opened its Space Strategy Office in 2023, is supporting this initiative through research and technical development.
Together, U.S. and Japanese teams are working to adapt Honda's engineering expertise to support future exploration and sustainable activity on the Moon's surface.
At the core of Honda's space effort is its high-differential pressure water electrolysis system, a technology designed to produce hydrogen and oxygen in space.
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The system prioritizes durability and minimal maintenance, making it ideal for lunar missions. Honda is preparing to validate the technology aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to determine how it performs in microgravity conditions.
To carry out the ISS mission, Honda has teamed up with U.S. based space companies, Sierra Space and Tec-Masters. Sierra Space will serve as the mission integrator, managing delivery to the ISS using its Dream Chaser spaceplane, while Tec-Masters will handle the technical oversight of the system in space.
Honda envisions its electrolysis system as part of a broader circulative renewable energy platform for sustaining life on the Moon. The regenerative fuel cell system will use solar energy during the lunar day to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
At night, hydrogen will be recombined with oxygen to generate electricity, producing only water as a byproduct. This water is then reused, creating a self-sustaining energy loop similar to Earth-based solar power setups.
Honda began its U.S. journey in 1959 with the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Today, the company has a workforce of more than 30,000 employees across the country, contributing to the design, production, sales, and service of Honda and Acura vehicles, Honda power equipment, powersports and marine offerings, as well as the advanced HondaJet light aircraft.
Price Action: HMC shares traded lower by 5.14% at $24.99 at last check Friday.
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Ripple, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44647456/bitcoin-xrp-diversion">the blockchain-based payments firm</a> behind XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), is raising fresh concerns over the UK's sluggish approach to crypto regulation, arguing that it's leaving British banks unwilling to engage with digital assets.
What Happened: At a policy summit held in London, Cassie Craddock, Ripple's Managing Director for the UK and Europe, said that the country's banking institutions remain hesitant to adopt Ripple's services due to lingering uncertainty around crypto laws.
"It's still difficult to access basic banking services because of this uncertainty," she <a href="https://www.dlnews.com/articles/regulation/why-ripple-says-uk-banks-will-not-engage-with-it/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=organic_social&amp;utm_campaign=">said</a>, adding that large banks continue to keep their distance.
Craddock recalled being dismissed by major banks during earlier attempts to introduce Ripple's solutions. "Back in 2017, financial institutions would hear us out and then never return our calls," she said. 
Although conditions have since improved in the EU, where banks are increasingly embracing digital asset services under the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, the UK has made less progress.
While the new Labour government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer has restarted work on a regulatory framework, Ripple says the pace remains too slow.
"We need clarity sooner rather than later if we want to benefit from the pro-crypto stance we're seeing in the U.S.," Craddock told DL News, referencing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44363340/crypto-leaders-step-up-pressure-on-sec-as-trumps-policies-reshape-regulatory-landscape">recent policy shifts</a> under President Trump's administration.
Ripple says its expansion in Europe has accelerated thanks to clearer regulation across the bloc. 
According to Craddock, banks on the continent are now facing client demand for digital asset services—leading them to seek out platforms like Ripple. 
In contrast, UK institutions are holding back due to a lack of confidence in the regulatory environment. 
"They don't feel secure enough to get involved," she said.
While large banks hesitate, Ripple is finding more interest among smaller fintechs and startups in the UK looking to leverage its cross-border payment tools.
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Why It Matters: The firm is increasingly shifting its hiring strategy to focus on the United States.
CEO Brad Garlinghouse has previously stated that 75% of new roles will be U.S.-based to align with the friendlier policy environment there.
Despite this, Ripple says it continues to invest in its UK and European operations. 
The company is also one of several awaiting regulatory approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). 
Since 2020, the FCA has only approved 14% of the 351 crypto firms that have applied for registration, a rate that has drawn criticism from the industry.
In response, the FCA maintains that its low approval rate reflects strict adherence to anti-money laundering standards, rather than resistance to innovation. 
"We're not anti-innovation," FCA Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi said last week. "We want the UK to be an attractive destination."
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Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) has been in focus with tariffs expected to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44634737/retailers-brace-for-higher-costs-as-us-tariff-rates-soar-says-goldman-sachs">have the worst impact on apparel and home furnishings</a>.
The company is scheduled to report its March sales on Wednesday, April 9.
The company could announce a deceleration in total comps for the month to 2.5%, from 7.7% last year, according to Telsey Advisory Group.
The Costco Wholesale Analyst: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e301e08430dee0001c88c8d/joseph-feldman">Analyst Joseph Feldman</a> reiterated an Outperform rating and price target of $1,000.
The Costco Wholesale Thesis: Gas prices declined by high single digits in March, which is likely to result in a comp headwind of around 80 basis points (bps), Feldman said in a note.
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Strength in the U.S. dollar could translate to an additional headwind of around 170 bps, he added.
"We expect traffic to be up 2.5% vs. 7.2% last year, as consumers visit more frequently in search of value," the analyst wrote.
Costco Wholesale's digital sales growth is expected to have decelerated to 5%, from 28.3% last year, he stated.
Non-Food sales could outperform, with consumers shopping for certain discretionary categories such as gift cards, while Food &amp; Sundries and Fresh Foods sales are expected to "remain solid, given favorable at-home consumption and the value-focused assortment," Feldman further said.
COST Price Action: Shares of Costco Wholesale had declined by 2.73% to $942.91 at publication on Friday.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Phillips 66. Our analysis of options history for Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 66% of traders were bullish, while 33% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $335,934, and 3 were calls, valued at $242,806.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $99.0 and $120.0 for Phillips 66, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into 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 Phillips 66'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 Phillips 66's whale activity within a strike price range from $99.0 to $120.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Phillips 66 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743783345_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<td align="right">201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PSX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$20.1</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$18.61</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$148.8K</td>
<td align="right">44</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PSX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$54.7K</td>
<td align="right">180</td>
<td align="right">203</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PSX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$45.3K</td>
<td align="right">180</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PSX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td align="right">85</td>
<td align="right">407</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Phillips 66</h3>
Phillips 66 is an independent refiner that owns or holds interest in 11 refineries with a total crude throughput capacity of 1.8 million barrels per day, or mmb/d, at the end of 2024. The midstream segment comprises extensive transportation and NGL processing assets. It includes 70,000 miles of crude oil, refined petroleum product, NGL and natural gas pipeline systems, and a comprehensive set of refined petroleum product, NGL and crude oil terminals, gathering and processing plants and fractionation facilities and various other storage and loading facilities. Its CPChem chemical joint venture operates facilities primarily in the United States and the Middle East and produces olefins and polyolefins.
In light of the recent options history for Phillips 66, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Phillips 66</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,452,185, with PSX's price down by -8.86%, positioned at $97.68.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 21 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Phillips 66</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $133.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Phillips 66, which currently sits at a price target of $135. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Goldman Sachs lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $132.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Eaton Corp. Our analysis of options history for Eaton Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>) revealed 15 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 33% of traders were bullish, while 20% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 12 were puts, with a value of $1,146,398, and 3 were calls, valued at $106,625.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $245.0 and $410.0 for Eaton Corp, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Eaton Corp's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Eaton Corp's significant trades, within a strike price range of $245.0 to $410.0, over the past month.
<h3>Eaton Corp Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743783339_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ETN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$262.50</td>
<td>$262.1K</td>
<td align="right">407</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$81.0</td>
<td>$76.5</td>
<td>$78.31</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$242.7K</td>
<td align="right">31</td>
<td align="right">31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$11.1</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$257.50</td>
<td>$178.5K</td>
<td align="right">405</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$34.0</td>
<td>$33.0</td>
<td>$34.0</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$153.0K</td>
<td align="right">139</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$55.4</td>
<td>$51.8</td>
<td>$53.6</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$53.6K</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Eaton Corp</h3>
Founded in 1911 by Joseph Eaton, the eponymous company began by selling truck axles in New Jersey. Eaton has since become an industrial powerhouse largely through acquisitions in various end markets. Eaton's portfolio can broadly be divided into two parts: its electrical and industrial businesses. Its electrical portfolio (representing around 70% of company revenue) sells components within data centers, utilities, and commercial and residential buildings, while its industrial business (30% of revenue) sells components within commercial and passenger vehicles and aircraft. Eaton receives favorable tax treatment as a domiciliary of Ireland, but it generates over half of its revenue within the US.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Eaton Corp, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Eaton Corp</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,257,446, the price of ETN is down by -4.9%, reaching $248.06.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 25 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Eaton Corp</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $334.4.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Eaton Corp with a target price of $315. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc has elevated its stance to Overweight, setting a new price target at $340. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Eaton Corp, which currently sits at a price target of $335. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Eaton Corp, which currently sits at a price target of $306. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Outperform rating on Eaton Corp, maintaining a target price of $376. 
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Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) is taking a bold leap into the future of aviation training with a new investment in Loft Dynamics, a virtual flight simulator firm. The financial terms of the deal, announced on Friday, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44644869/alaska-airlines-announces-investment-in-loft-dynamics-and-partnership-to-develop-and-deploy-first-">were not disclosed.</a>
The airline, through its venture capital division, Alaska Star Ventures, is backing the development of a groundbreaking full-motion, extended reality-powered flight simulator tailored for Boeing 737.
The initiative aims to create a highly &#8220;immersive&#8221; and compact training platform that could transform how pilots are prepared for commercial flight.
Loft Dynamics is currently the only company with VR helicopter simulators approved by both the FAA and EASA.
Their latest collaboration with Alaska will introduce the first hyper-realistic, full-motion 737 simulator built on VR technology.
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Alaska Airlines has always been at the forefront of aviation innovation, said Loft Dynamics CEO Fabi Riesen.
&#8220;Now, by investing in the development of full-motion VR simulators,&nbsp;Alaska&nbsp;is once again moving the industry forward,&#8221;&nbsp;Riesen added.
The advanced system will feature a 360-degree panoramic 3D view, real-time body tracking, and a motion platform that recreates the physical feedback of flying.
According to Capt. Jeff Severns, managing director of flight operations training at Alaska, the company sees this simulator as a potential game-changer.
It allows for deep training experiences in much smaller spaces and enables more frequent practice sessions. &#8220;With the potential of Loft&#8217;s hyper-realistic VR simulator, we could be transforming commercial pilot training as we know it today,&#8221; he said.
It&#8217;s also expected to integrate with Apple&#8217;s Vision Pro headset through Loft&#8217;s LoftSPATIAL app, increasing accessibility and convenience for trainees.
Pasha Saleh, Alaska Airlines&#8217; director of corporate development, described the investment as a &#8220;paradigm shift.&#8221;
He emphasized that the technology could improve the quality of pilot training while reducing travel and logistical challenges.
The simulator will eventually be submitted for FAA certification, and in the meantime, Alaska and Loft will work on interim uses to enhance existing training programs.
Price Action: ALK shares are trading lower by 3.24% to $44.45 at last check Friday.
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