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The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities such that the interest on each bond is exempt from U.S. federal income taxes and the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT). It primarily invests in U.S. dollar-denominated investment-grade short-term fixed- and floating-rate municipal securities with remaining maturities of five years or less, such as municipal bonds, municipal notes and variable rate demand obligations, as well as money market instruments and registered investment companies. The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF).

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A sprawling trove of over 16 billion login credentials tied to platforms like Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Google (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), and Facebook (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has surfaced online, marking one of the most extensive exposures of personal data in history, according to cybersecurity researchers tracking infostealer activity.
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered 30 massive data collections this year alone, each containing tens of millions to over 3.5 billion user credentials, Cybernews <a href="https://cybernews.com/security/billions-credentials-exposed-infostealers-data-leak/">reported</a>.
These previously unreported datasets were briefly accessible through misconfigured cloud storage or Elasticsearch instances, giving the researchers just enough time to detect them, though not enough to trace their origin.
The findings paint a troubling picture of how widespread and organized credential leaks have become, with login information originating from malware known as infostealers. 
These malicious programs siphon usernames, passwords, and session data from infected machines, usually structured as a combination of a URL, username, and password.
The leaked credentials span a wide range of services from tech giants like Apple, Facebook, and Google, to platforms such as GitHub, Telegram, and various government portals. 
Some datasets were explicitly labeled to suggest their source, such as &#8220;Telegram&#8221; or a reference to the Russian Federation. 
Others bore generic names like &#8220;logins&#8221; or &#8220;credentials.&#8221;
Researchers say these leaks are not just a case of old data resurfacing. 
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Many of the records appear recent and structured in ways that make them especially useful for cybercriminals looking to run phishing campaigns, hijack accounts, or compromise corporate systems lacking multi-factor authentication.
What's more alarming is the scale: while it's impossible to determine how many unique individuals are affected due to overlapping records, the average dataset uncovered held 550 million records. 
One dataset alone contained more than 3.5 billion records, with another 455 million believed to originate from Russian sources.
Although some of these datasets may have been compiled by security researchers monitoring dark web activity, experts believe a significant portion is controlled by threat actors. 
Cybercriminals value such databases for their ability to scale up attacks, even a fraction-of-a-percent success rate could impact millions.
The incident underscores a critical weakness in digital security: even if your system is secure, your credentials may already be circulating due to past breaches or infostealer infections. With companies tightening access to search APIs and data channels, datasets like these grow more valuable and dangerous.
Users are advised to practice strong cybersecurity hygiene, using complex, regularly changed passwords and scanning systems for malware, as a frontline defense against these kinds of mass credential exposures.
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In September 2024, Aurora Cannabis Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACB#NASDAQ">ACB</a>) launched a CBD lozenge in collaboration with Vectura Fertin Pharma (now Aspeya, Inc.), a pharmaceutical firm owned by Philip Morris International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>). The dissolvable product, branded Luo, debuted on Aurora&#8217;s medical platform in Canada.
To some observers, it looked like a stealth alignment between cannabis and Big Tobacco. But according to Aurora CEO Miguel Martin, the story is more nuanced.
"Our relationship really is with Vectura Fertin," said Martin, noting the company now goes by the name Aspeya. "It's a broader health and wellness company, and it's really not so much with PMI, even though they have their own connection."
Aurora's strategy, he says, is grounded in medical science, not brand crossovers.
"We have always had a very conservative, pharmaceutically minded approach," Martin told <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis">Benzinga</a>. "To be able to partner with someone with [Vectura's] history, and particularly the technology they were bringing to ingestible cannabinoids, was exciting for us."
The companies launched the Luo lozenge in Canada as a physician-authorized product for patients seeking controlled CBD delivery. Aurora handles distribution through its direct-to-patient ecommerce platform. Martin said the partnership has been well-received and could expand in the future.
"This is really about learning and understanding… how that kind of science-based, medical approach is received. And it's been very well received," he said. "Our patients have enjoyed them. Hopefully, there's opportunity for other brand extensions."
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When asked whether this represented a deeper alignment with legacy industries, Martin was clear:
"Right now, it's about partnering and working with thoughtful, science-based, medically oriented companies," he said.
Aurora has similar relationships with prescribers, wholesalers and pharmaceutical partners across markets like Germany, Australia and the UK.
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The Luo lozenge deal, combined with Aurora's global medical push and Canada-first manufacturing strategy, fits into a broader vision Martin has reinforced consistently: that cannabis should follow pharmaceutical norms—from delivery methods to regulatory rigor.
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"We're experts in medical cannabis," he said. "That's where all of our profitability comes from. If a partnership helps us improve patient outcomes and deliver consistency, we're open to it."
For now, that means dissolvable CBD lozenges backed by pharma-grade R&amp;D. Whether future deals bring Aurora closer to companies like PMI remains to be seen. But Martin insists the priority is patients, not optics.
"If it wasn't additive or accretive to our financials, we wouldn't do it," he said. "We don't chase headlines—we build around what works."
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$492.7K</td>
<td>14.3K</td>
<td>110.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$212.50</td>
<td>$95.4K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$331.5K</td>
<td>19.4K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>15.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$49.4K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>791</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WRD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5220.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URBN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$72.7K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>28</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 1471 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 43 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $492.7K, with a price of $335.0 per contract. There were 14390 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110048 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on June 27, 2025. Parties traded 303 contract(s) at a $212.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.4K, with a price of $319.0 per contract. There were 2202 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3688 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 57 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2646 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $331.5K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 19488 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2680 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $43.0 per contract. There were 15874 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1473 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 57 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 166 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.4K, with a price of $298.0 per contract. There were 5312 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 791 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WRD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 120 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 5040 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 19 contract(s) at a $5220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $1400.0 per contract. There were 31 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For URBN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 211 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 27 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.7K, with a price of $2696.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 28 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$65.5K</td>
<td>16.3K</td>
<td>63.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$96.5K</td>
<td>25.6K</td>
<td>8.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$49.9K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NTRS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>16.8K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DFDV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$713.3K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>255</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$55.3K</td>
<td>721</td>
<td>564</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$48.9K</td>
<td>803</td>
<td>279</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$590.00</td>
<td>$62.8K</td>
<td>559</td>
<td>274</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TIPT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>266</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 115 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.5K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 16378 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 63547 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 193 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.5K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 25659 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8951 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 105 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.9K, with a price of $480.0 per contract. There were 5011 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6080 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NTRS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRS#NASDAQ">NTRS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 16851 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5024 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DFDV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFDV#NASDAQ">DFDV</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 241 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $713.3K, with a price of $2960.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1610 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on June 27, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $57.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.5K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 255 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1217 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 92 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 499 contract(s) at a $325.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.3K, with a price of $111.0 per contract. There were 721 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 564 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FUTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 57 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 160 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.9K, with a price of $306.0 per contract. There were 803 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 279 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 57 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 11 contract(s) at a $590.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.8K, with a price of $5710.0 per contract. There were 559 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 274 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TIPT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIPT#NASDAQ">TIPT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 92 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 2377 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 266 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$35.4K</td>
<td>129.0K</td>
<td>135.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$49.7K</td>
<td>26.7K</td>
<td>35.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$68.8K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$51.2K</td>
<td>14.9K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRDO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$68.9K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$101.2K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$162.50</td>
<td>$51.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>892</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 286 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.4K, with a price of $124.0 per contract. There were 129086 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 135442 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MRVL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 425 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.7K, with a price of $117.0 per contract. There were 26741 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 35376 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 129 contract(s) at a $138.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.4K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 4031 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8183 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 118 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.8K, with a price of $585.0 per contract. There were 2988 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8101 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 57 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $21.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.2K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 14951 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3377 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRDO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.9K, with a price of $985.0 per contract. There were 3296 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2812 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 168 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.0K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 1651 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1929 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on June 27, 2025. Parties traded 340 contract(s) at a $490.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.8K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 3811 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1916 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $101.2K, with a price of $405.0 per contract. There were 7623 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1649 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRWV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 53 contract(s) at a $162.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.4K, with a price of $970.0 per contract. There were 1211 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 892 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">European Indices&#8217; Performance On Thursday</h3>
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<tr>
<td>Italy&#8217;s Ftse Mib</td>
<td>38793</td>
<td>-1.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Euro STOXX 50</td>
<td>5197</td>
<td>-1.38%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>France&#8217;s CAC 40</td>
<td>7550</td>
<td>-1.38%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spain&#8217;s IBEX 35</td>
<td>13734</td>
<td>-1.36%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Germany&#8217;s DAX</td>
<td>23047</td>
<td>-1.17%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the merger (the "Effective Time"), Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company, with the Company surviving the Merger as the surviving company and becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent (the "Merger"). At the Effective Time, each of the Company's ordinary shares issued, outstanding and not represented by ADS immediately prior to the Effective Time, other than the Excluded Shares and the Dissenting Shares (each as defined in the Merger Agreement), will be cancelled and cease to exist in exchange for the right to receive US$0.20 in cash and without interest, and each ADS of the Company, other than ADSs representing the Excluded Shares, together with each Share represented by such ADSs, will be cancelled in exchange for the right to receive US$2.00 in cash and without interest.
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The Company's board of directors (the "Board"), acting upon the unanimous recommendation of a committee of independent directors established by the Board (the "Special Committee"), approved the Merger Agreement and the Merger and resolved to recommend that the Company's shareholders vote to authorize and approve the Merger Agreement and the Merger. The Special Committee negotiated the terms of the Merger Agreement with the assistance of its financial and legal advisors.
The Merger, which is currently expected to close during the third quarter of 2025, is subject to customary closing conditions including approval by the Company's shareholders of the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. If completed, the Merger will result in the Company becoming a privately held company and its Shares and ADSs will no longer be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=dNUBo0BymxRwYiLWk68PxrW8ZQEU7VHOIdUfkoF2gbsoVioiBlKJnUxungX7nK7FNPR_f5MT2SbMjAqVMJbgCV0H3VT6fD1NqQ43t-GqLklM6T320ze7a2yzsMqlp_fS">Worthington Enterprises</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOR#NYSE">WOR</a>), a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences, today announced its acquisition of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1acX-mn8c-OrcJMWTm9PVEwlBJcQZ1gaPU7yya2o-bVv7zDAON9LDI8sqQDoVVvcQo7vgVAbb_I-UolqdQGJyPww4Tn9FwqVNH0KOUi46VQ=">Elgen Manufacturing</a> (Elgen) of Closter, New Jersey. Elgen is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of HVAC parts and components, ductwork and structural framing primarily used in commercial buildings throughout North America. Recurring demand for maintenance, repair and remodel of existing HVAC installations is a key driver of volume and customer spend in these markets.
Joe Hayek, president and chief executive officer, Worthington Enterprises, said, "The addition of Elgen aligns closely with our strategy to build and acquire businesses with leadership positions in niche markets. Elgen's manufacturing processes, go-to-market strategies and end markets mirror ours, creating meaningful opportunities for synergies and growth. We are excited to welcome the Elgen team to Worthington Enterprises and look forward to growing together as their 250 employees become part of our people-first, performance-based culture."
Elgen will become part of the <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=syrGG7NfxdpJiHAo1e6J8txrKmtvLTpe9MQq9K8za0yEmrqqiUTAbqxlO_GUdF-xL7CrWpZDr_hiq0OsJ2y9zLkImfimw6JsgDkD8VTg1mZCD-Hp9VfiHdBKy3oXjLLG9iC3xGoVdiTDr90IeyHgSI3pCF_YPwco6CtTaEIF0bVyX-HCoF3_GzbKd7t42YawpCi3ymRjcZX0JB7sTm8C7w==">Building Products segment at Worthington Enterprises</a> that includes a portfolio of critical building systems and components for heating, cooling, construction and water applications, as well as architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. Elgen's steel-based products are used by contractors to renovate, repair and build the HVAC infrastructure within commercial buildings. Its sales strategy features direct sales to contractors and strategic distributor partnerships that broaden reach into niche markets. The company's distribution model allows for superior customer service and flexibility in best-in-class lead times for specialty (non-standard) products that are frequently needed by contractors installing on tight timelines.
Jimmy Bowes, president, Building Products, Worthington Enterprises, added, "Elgen's HVAC componentry and recurring revenue through maintenance, repair and remodel are a natural fit with our products for the building envelope. We believe we can create new value for Elgen's customers and generate operational efficiencies for the business by leveraging Worthington's domestic footprint, manufacturing expertise and purchasing power."
David Young, chief executive officer, Elgen Manufacturing, said, "This is a milestone in our rich history and one that we believe accelerates our ability to serve our customers and retain and attract a top workforce. We look forward to supporting the continued growth of Worthington Enterprises and remain committed to delivering innovative products and excellent service to our customers."
Young and other members of the Elgen leadership team will remain with the business and maintain similar roles and responsibilities.
Worthington Enterprises acquired Elgen Manufacturing for approximately $93 million funded with cash on hand. For the trailing 12 months ended April 30, 2025, Elgen generated net sales of $114.9 million and EBITDA of $13.3 million.

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Nicholas Wealth has launched the Nicholas Crypto Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLOX#NYSE">BLOX</a>), a fund that aims to deliver access to the broader cryptocurrency universe with the addition of an options-based approach intended to generate a stream of income. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETF was launched</a> on Wednesday and is the newest entrant in the firm&#8217;s growing roster under the XFUNDS brand.
As an actively managed product, BLOX stands out from traditional crypto-themed funds in that it combines three specific components. The first is an equity portfolio that targets companies involved in the digital asset value chain — from cryptocurrency miners to trading platforms, blockchain infrastructure providers, and companies with large crypto holdings on their balance sheets.
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The second component provides direct exposure to digital currencies by way of U.S.-listed ETFs and exchange-traded products tracking Bitcoin and Ethereum. This strategy provides regulated market access and offers flexibility to include other crypto-linked instruments as new vehicles emerge.
What distinguishes BLOX, though, is its options overlay approach, which is designed to actively manage both risk and income opportunity. Instead of depending mainly on price appreciation, the fund aims to produce income by selling put spreads on its crypto component and selectively writing covered calls or other put spreads on its equity portfolio. In contrast to much conventional options-based income funds that limit upside through call spreads, BLOX&#8217;s structure permits more exposure to market appreciation.
David Nicholas, XFUNDS by Nicholas Wealth CEO, said the fund is created to tackle the double challenges investors encounter in digital asset markets — high volatility and missing consistent income. 
The fund seems ideally suited for financial planners and income-driven investors seeking to tap the crypto economy in a more conventional investment format. It will likely be of interest particularly to clients with lower risk tolerance or who are in need of retirement-friendly solutions in an asset class commonly considered volatile.
BLOX complements Nicholas Wealth&#8217;s expanding ETF line-up, which also comprises the Nicholas Fixed Income Alternative ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIAX#NYSE">FIAX</a>), a 2022-introduced fund that leverages Treasury exposure and option premiums, and the Nicholas Global Equity and Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIAX#NYSE">GIAX</a>), launched in 2024 to combine global equity exposure with index-based option strategies.
By combining digital asset exposure, diversification of equity, and a specified-income overlay, BLOX can be a new point of entry into the cryptocurrency market, especially for investors who have stayed on the sidelines because of the asset class&#8217;s intrinsic volatility and absence of yield.
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NOV's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOV#NYSE">NOV</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.39% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 28.09 million shares sold short, which is 16.28% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 8.45 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>NOV Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750352432_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for NOV 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 NOV'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>, NOV's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.67%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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PTC's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NYSE">PTC</a>) short percent of float has risen 16.45% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.39 million shares sold short, which is 4.39% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.15 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>PTC Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750352427_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for PTC 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 PTC'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>, PTC's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.82%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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What Does the Market Think About PTC?

Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) short percent of float has risen 19.19% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.63 million shares sold short, which is 26.71% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.54 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>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750352422_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch 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 Abercrombie &amp; Fitch'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>, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 13.97%, which means the company has more 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 the Market Bullish or Bearish on Abercrombie & Fitch?

In the current market session, ConocoPhillips Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) share price is at $94.09, after a 1.48% decrease. Over the past month, the stock increased by 8.91%, but over the past year, it actually decreased by 15.75%. With good short-term performance like this, and questionable long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750352422_0_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>ConocoPhillips P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 21.34 in the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels industry, ConocoPhillips Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 12.1. 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. 

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

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The clean industrial transition is on a positive trajectory, but still requires considerable funding to reach its full potential – the latest report by the Mission Possible Partnership (MPP) shows. While facing headwinds like geopolitical risks and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities">commodity volatility</a>, eight projects reached Final Investment Decision (FID) over the last six months. The total number of operational or fully committed clean industrial facilities worldwide now stands at 134.
"Despite the geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties, momentum continues to build," MPP CEO Faustine Delasalle wrote in the <a href="https://www.missionpossiblepartnership.org/tracker-insights/jun-25/">report's foreword.</a> "This is in no small part because many companies and governments understand clean industry is an economic opportunity, not just a climate imperative."
MPP's latest Global Project Tracker identifies a total of 826 industrial decarbonization projects worldwide. Of these, 692 have been announced, 65 have secured financing and passed FID, and 69 are already operational.
The report notes that the most significant progress has occurred in the chemicals and fuels sectors, particularly in hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol, while hard-to-abate materials sectors, such as steel and cement, remain more challenging due to price competitiveness and technological maturity.
The report notes the growing importance of the so-called "New Industrial Sunbelt." The term refers to a group of emerging economies like Brazil, India, Oman, Egypt, South Africa, but also Australia, all strategically positioned to lead the industry due to high renewable energy potential, abundant land availability, and improving policies.
These countries now account for nearly one-third of all announced clean industrial projects and about 25% of those that have reached FID. Their role is seen as essential to the future of globally distributed, low-emission industrial production.
Still, MPP is clear about challenges ahead, highlighting three persistent barriers: heightened trade tensions and global macroeconomic uncertainty, unclear or shifting government policy frameworks, especially concerning tax credits and carbon border mechanisms, and a glut of capacity in conventional commodities like grey steel and basic chemicals, which continues to suppress market prices and delay green investment.
As many as 700 projects remain in pre-FID status, representing an estimated $1.6 trillion in capital investment opportunity. Among these are several high-profile initiatives now facing delays or reevaluation. These include Fortescue's (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSUGY#OTCQX">FSUGY</a>)&nbsp; Gibson Island green hydrogen plant in Australia and ArcelorMittal's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MT#NYSE">MT</a>) flagship green steel project in Europe.
Yet, MPP remains optimistic, identifying three critical drivers of enabling successful project advancement. These include declining costs of renewable energy and clean industrial technologies, stronger demand-side measures such as procurement mandates and offtake agreements, and coordinated supply-side policies to de-risk capital investment.
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AptarGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.01% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.36%. Currently, AptarGroup has a market capitalization of $9.88 billion. 
Buying $100 In ATR: If an investor had bought $100 of ATR stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $607.92 today based on a price of $149.70 for ATR at the time of writing.
<h3>AptarGroup's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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