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WIIM

Kosmos Energy shares are trading lower after the issued a statement regarding a possible all-share offer for Tullow Oil.

CHTR

Charter Communications shares are trading higher KeyBanc upgraded the stock from Sector Weight to Overweight. Additionally, Charter and Warner Bros. Discovery announced the launch of Max With Ads for Spectrum TV Select.

<a href="https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-launches-investigations-characterai-reddit-instagram-discord-and-other">https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-launches-investigations-characterai-reddit-instagram-discord-and-other</a>
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Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into Character.AI and fourteen other companies including Reddit, Instagram, and Discord regarding their privacy and safety practices for minors pursuant to the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment ("SCOPE") Act and the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act ("TDPSA").&nbsp;
The SCOPE Act prohibits digital service providers from sharing, disclosing, or selling a minor's personal identifying information without permission from the child's parent or legal guardian. The SCOPE Act also requires companies to provide parents with tools to manage and control the privacy settings on their child's account. The TDPSA imposes strict notice and consent requirements on companies that collect and use minors' personal data. The protections of these laws extend to how minors interact with AI products.
"Technology companies are on notice that my office is vigorously enforcing Texas's strong data privacy laws. These investigations are a critical step toward ensuring that social media and AI companies comply with our laws designed to protect children from exploitation and harm," said Attorney General Ken Paxton.&nbsp;
The investigations follow Attorney General Paxton's recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-sues-tiktok-sharing-minors-personal-data-violation-texas-parental">lawsuit</a> against TikTok for operating in violation of the safety and privacy requirements of the SCOPE Act.&nbsp;
This year, Attorney General Paxton&nbsp;<a href="https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-launches-data-privacy-and-security-initiative-protect-texans-sensitive">launched</a> the largest data privacy and security initiative of any State AG office. As part of this initiative, Texas&nbsp;<a href="https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-sues-general-motors-unlawfully-collecting-drivers-private-data-and">brought</a> a major lawsuit against General Motors for illegally surveilling drivers, collecting driver data, and sharing it with their insurance companies.&nbsp;
In July, Attorney General Paxton&nbsp;<a href="https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-secures-14-billion-settlement-meta-over-its-unauthorized-capture">secured</a> an historic $1.4 billion settlement for the State of Texas with Meta (formerly Facebook) for unlawfully collecting and using facial recognition data—the largest settlement ever obtained from an action brought by a single State.

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'Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Launch­es Inves­ti­ga­tions Into Char​ac​ter​.AI, Red­dit, Insta­gram, Dis­cord, And Oth­er Com­pa­nies Over Children's Pri­va­cy And Safe­ty Prac­tices As Texas Leads The Nation In Data Pri­va­cy Enforcement'

Egg prices are once again spiraling out of control in the U.S., with the Producer Price Index for &#8220;eggs for fresh use&#8221; surging 55.6% month-over-month in November and a staggering 80.2% year-over-year, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42467265/stocks-fall-as-producer-inflation-spikes-jobless-claims-jump-what-is-happening-here">official data released Thursday. </a>
The Bureau of Labor Statistics highlighted that this single commodity&#8217;s price jump accounted for nearly a quarter of November's overall rise in the prices of final-demand goods.
While consumers could soon bear the brunt of these producer price increases at their local grocery stores, higher retail prices could translate into stronger profit margins for egg producers. This fact hasn't gone unnoticed by investors.
Shares of leading U.S. egg producer Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) soared to all-time highs on Thursday, extending a five-day winning streak. Year-to-date, CALM's stock has skyrocketed 87%, far outpacing the broader market, as represented by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which is up 28% as of Dec. 12.
Meanwhile, smaller competitor Vital Farms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VITAL#NASDAQ">VITAL</a>) has seen an even greater rally, surging 142% year to date.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: Egg-Linked Stocks Far Outperformed The US Stock Market In 2024</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="475" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107-1024x475.png" alt="" class="wp-image-690203" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107-1024x475.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107-300x139.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107-768x356.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107-1536x713.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why You'll Likely Pay More For Eggs At The Grocery Store Soon</h3>
When producer costs rise, consumers often feel the effects soon after. 
The PPI, which tracks changes in prices received by producers for their goods, typically serves as a leading indicator for the Consumer Price Index—the measure of what consumers pay.
In November, the CPI showed the average price for a dozen Grade A large eggs in the U.S. was $3.64, marking a sharp 70.7% increase from a year earlier. But even that pales in comparison to the January 2023 all-time high of $4.82 per dozen, when the year-over-year increase hit an unprecedented 150%.
This massive spike in consumer egg prices followed a period of relentless increases in producer costs. 
From September 2022 to December 2022, the PPI index for eggs saw monthly gains of 16.6%, 15%, 26%, and 24.5%, with year-over-year increases exceeding 200% by the end of the year. 
A similar pattern could be unfolding now, foreshadowing even steeper grocery store prices in the coming months.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What's Driving Egg Prices Higher?</h3>
The surge in egg prices can be attributed to a combination of factors, including the devastating effects of avian influenza (bird flu), seasonal demand, and rising production costs.
<ol>
<li>Bird Flu Outbreaks: The U.S. poultry industry has been grappling with ongoing outbreaks of avian influenza, which have led to the culling of millions of laying hens. The reduced flock size has caused a significant supply shortage, pushing prices higher.</li>
<li>Seasonal Demand: During the holiday season, egg consumption typically spikes due to increased baking and cooking. Eggs are also viewed as a relatively affordable protein alternative to meat, keeping demand robust even as prices climb.</li>
<li>Production Costs: Higher feed and transportation costs are squeezing producers, further inflating wholesale egg prices.</li>
</ol>
These compounding factors have created a perfect storm for the egg market, leading to the recent surge in both producer and consumer prices.
The current trajectory of egg prices bears a striking resemblance to late 2022, when producer costs surged for several consecutive months before consumer prices peaked in January 2023. At that time, retail prices shattered records, with some grocery store shelves even running out of stock.
If history repeats itself, the worst may be yet to come for U.S. consumers. 
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VITAL

Egg Hyperinflation Could Spike Grocery Prices: Why Cal-Maine, Vital Farms Are Soaring

Trade Desk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 26.09% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 39.7%. Currently, Trade Desk has a market capitalization of $65.68 billion. 
Buying $100 In TTD: If an investor had bought $100 of TTD stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $524.23 today based on a price of $133.07 for TTD at the time of writing.
<h3>Trade Desk's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734036355_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Trading Ideas

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Trade Desk 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

News about Google is permeating the airways with headlines about the continued rise in quantum computing abilities as well as Congress threatening to make Google's parent company, Alphabet, sell off the web browser Chrome.
This cross current of aggressive news headlines predicts a fair move to either the upside or downside. Let's consider giving this trade 20 days or so to work itself out. Hence, our expiration will be the January 2025 monthly options.
Here's how to structure the trade.
In this situation, I'm looking at a long double butterfly, with a twist.
A double butterfly is ideal for larger anticipated moves into a catalyst like earnings or a spike in news and follow through. This setup is a combination of a long call butterfly and a long put butterfly.
A long call butterfly is the combination of a long call spread, and a short call spread that share the same short strike. A long put butterfly is the combination of a long put spread and a short put spread that share the same short strike. They are positioned as two separate trades.
Here's the ‘twist' part – because my expectation is that the trade action will be volatile, I have adjusted the butterflies to sell more of the options further away – but have made the distance off the strikes closer so that we do not incur margin requirements.
The long call butterfly (positioned for measured upside)
<ul>
<li>Buy to open 1 GOOG 17 Jan 200 calls</li>
<li>Sell to open 3 GOOG 17 Jan 210 calls</li>
<li>Buy to open 2 GOOG 17 Jan 215 calls</li>
</ul>
The long put butterfly (positioned for downside)
<ul>
<li>Buy to open 1 GOOG 17 Jan 175 puts</li>
<li>Sell to open 3 GOOG 17 Jan 165 puts</li>
<li>Buy to open 2 GOOG 17 Jan 160 puts</li>
</ul>
The long call butterfly holds a current debit of 0.27 at this writing and the long put butterfly holds a current debit of 0.30. Together, the total risk is the debit you have paid for both butterflies, but if you have a definitive bias, you can engage in only one of them. &nbsp;
The total potential profit is $10 times 100 (the distance between strikes times 100 as one option controls 100 shares) making the cost of the debit (0.27 + 0.30=.57) times 100. In other words, $1000 -$57 = $943.
It is extremely rare to collect all this premium. Instead, I like to consider 200%-300% profit of the investment. A key part of trading success and consistency comes from managing expectation.
The reason I chose these strikes is because GOOG's support and resistance levels. The relative resistance zone is right around $200, and this latest spike came with lower volume so even if it could run, it may not run far before reversing. The relative support is near $175.
The strategy result provides only two choices to exit the trade:
<ol>
<li>To sell the butterfly that is performing at your target parameters &#8211; particularly once the middle strike is tested.</li>
<li>To sell the both butterflies with ten days to expiration if there is no movement in price, if the chart does nothing, or once your threshold for loss is hit. Mine is typically 65-70% with these positions.</li>
</ol>
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Opinion

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INTC

Intel shares are trading higher. A report from Reuters suggested the company may be considering spinning off its foundry operation,

Nikola Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKLA#NASDAQ">NKLA</a>) shares are trading lower Thursday following a report indicating the company confirmed another <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42417814/whats-going-on-with-nikola-stock-5">round of layoffs</a>.
What Happened: Nikola has confirmed a fresh round of layoffs just months after the company slashed approximately 15% of its workforce as it attempts to avoid bankruptcy, according to <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/12/12/nikola-nkla-confirms-more-layoffs-as-it-desperately-tries-to-avoid-bankruptcy/">Electrek</a>.
The report indicates that it&#8217;s not clear how many employees will be affected by the new round of layoffs this month. However, a drone flyover of Nikola&#8217;s Arizona factory reportedly showed &#8220;less activity than usual&#8221; and many trucks parked &#8220;without battery packs.&#8221;
Elektrek also reported that Nikola is running out of cash and launched a $100 million offering, but noted that the company has not announced the closing of that offering. 
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Nikola said in a regulatory filing on Monday that it needs to raise additional capital to avoid negatively impacting operations.
&#8220;We currently estimate that our existing financial resources are only adequate to fund our forecasted operating costs and meet our obligations into, but not through, the&nbsp;first quarter&nbsp;of 2025,&#8221; the company said in the filing. 
The report indicates that Nikola is losing approximately $200 million per quarter. Nikola had approximately $198 million in cash as of Sept. 30. 
NKLA Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/nkla">Nikola shares</a> were down 0.31% at $1.57 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Photo: courtesy of Nikola.

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NKLA

What's Going On With Nikola Stock Thursday?

McKesson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 3.86% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.88%. Currently, McKesson has a market capitalization of $75.06 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MCK: If an investor had bought $1000 of MCK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $9,068.79 today based on a price of $578.68 for MCK at the time of writing.
<h3>McKesson's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734035748_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In McKesson 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

RGTI

Rigetti Computing shares are trading lower, pulling back following recent volatility.

When it comes to retirement savings, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41193824/are-you-rich-enough-to-be-in-the-top-1-heres-both-the-income-and-net-worth-you-need-to-rank-amon">hitting the $5 million mark</a> is like joining an ultraexclusive club – so exclusive that less than 0.1% of retirees manage to achieve it.&nbsp;
According to data from the Employee Benefit Research Institute, based on the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances, this tiny fraction of Americans have amassed retirement savings that most people can only dream of. Even reaching the $1 million milestone is uncommon, with just 3.2% of retirees achieving that goal.
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So, who are these rare individuals sitting on $5 million nest eggs? Surprisingly, many didn't start with this goal in mind. What sets them apart are consistent saving habits, modest lifestyles and a willingness to keep working – even if only part-time – well into their retirement years. A mix of discipline and smart choices adds up over time.
For context, let's talk averages. Vanguard's 2022 data shows that the typical retirement account balance for individuals aged 65 or older was just $232,710. That means someone with $5 million has over 21 times the savings of the average retiree. Meanwhile, according to the Federal Reserve, the median retirement savings for all U.S. households sits at just $87,000. Half of American families don't have retirement accounts and another 22% have less than $50,000 saved.
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This kind of gap makes you stop and think: What are they doing differently?
Many of those who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42173927/how-rich-are-you-find-out-whether-you-rank-as-upper-middle-or-lower-class-based-on-income-and-other-factors">manage to save millions </a>for retirement start saving and investing early, letting compound interest work its magic over decades. Consistency is key too: while the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/41075540/is-your-401-k-balance-above-average-find-out-if-youre-beating-most-savers">average 401(k) employee</a> contributes 7.4% of their salary, often matched by 4.6% from their employer, high-net-worth individuals typically save at even higher rates.
But it's not just about saving. These retirees often diversify their income streams with investments, rental properties or part-time work. They're also savvy about taxes, using strategies to keep more of their money working for them.&nbsp;
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The reality is that a $5 million retirement isn't a realistic goal for most people – and that's okay. A comfortable retirement is still within reach if you plan wisely and stay disciplined. This is where a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/can-you-guess-how-many-americans-successfully-retire-with-1-million-saved">financial advisor can make a huge difference</a>. They can help you craft a personalized plan that aligns with your income, savings and lifestyle goals, maximizing your chances of financial security in retirement.
Whether your goal is $5 million or much smaller, the path to a secure retirement starts with taking control of your financial future. And while you might not join the ultra-wealthy 0.1%, you can still achieve a lifestyle that feels rich in its way.
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Can You Guess What Percent Of People Retire With A $5 Million Nest Egg? Hint: It's Way Less Than 1%

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump rang the bell at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42466189/trump-talks-stocks-bitcoin-ai-economy-with-jim-cramer-youre-going-to-see-some-very-good-days-ahead">New York Stock Exchange</a>.
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<tbody>
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>$99,666.97</td>
<td>-1.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td>$3,882.77</td>
<td>+1.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td>
<td>$228.16</td>
<td>-0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td>
<td>$2.36</td>
<td>-3.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>$0.404</td>
<td>-3.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>$0.00002804</td>
<td>-4%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Notable Statistics:
<ul>
<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.3% and daily active addresses falling by 11.9%. Transactions greater than $100,000 remained relatively flat while exchanges netflows are up by 308.9%.</li>
<li>Coinglass data reports 100,126 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $290.48 million.</li>
</ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42470280/waterfall-network-raises-116-million-to-enhance-blockchain-scalability-and-decentralization">Waterfall Network Raises $11.6 Million To Enhance Blockchain Scalability And Decentralization</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42453467/japanese-crypto-behemoth-coincheck-enters-wall-street-with-nasdaq-listing">Japan&#8217;s Coincheck Crypto Exchange Enters Wall Street With Nasdaq Listing</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42469967/elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy-slam-sec-just-another-weaponized-institution">Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Slam SEC: &#8216;Just Another Weaponized Institution&#8217;</a></li>
</ul>
Top Gainers:
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aave (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/aave/usd">AAVE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$359.71</td>
<td>+23.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lido DAO (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">LDO</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$2.27</td>
<td>+20%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chainlink (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/link/usd">LINK</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$26.98</td>
<td>+12.9%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Trader Notes: With Bitcoin prices breaking the $100,000 mark, crypto trader Jelle sees a potential drop back to $97,000 from here. He added that this could be for scaring traders and then a "real breakout."
Jelle is expecting a "true breakout before Christmas &#8212; 2025 is going to be a crazy ride."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Would be classic <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> to drop back to $97,000 from here &#8211; make everyone scared as shit &amp; then pump back for the real breakout &#39;muh dead cat bounce! &#x1f972;&#39; <a href="https://t.co/V22GRQqWbX">pic.twitter.com/V22GRQqWbX</a>
&mdash; Jelle (@CryptoJelleNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoJelleNL/status/1867286481771147686?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Crypto trader Javon Marks <a href="https://x.com/JavonTM1/status/1867231557347389451">sees</a> Bitcoin trading well above the $67,559 level, indicating a bullish setup. 
The next target is $116,652, representing a potential 15% move higher. A breakout above this level could pave the way for further gains, with more than $165,000 as the subsequent target.
Crypto trader Nic <a href="https://x.com/nicrypto/status/1867253140673696154">predicts</a> an "explosive BTC price action" as the 20-day Bollinger band bandwidth is at its lowest level in months. He advises, "Keep an eye out for an upside breakout above the upper band."
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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. 
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SPOT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 12 options trades for Spotify Technology.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 75% bullish and 25%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $41,945, and 11, calls, for a total amount of $416,620.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $105.0 and $500.0 for Spotify Technology, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Spotify Technology options trades today is 39.0 with a total volume of 65.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Spotify Technology's big money trades within a strike price range of $105.0 to $500.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Spotify Technology Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734034177_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>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$77.4</td>
<td>$76.0</td>
<td>$76.0</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$60.8K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$41.95</td>
<td>$41.9</td>
<td>$41.9</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$41.9K</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$385.55</td>
<td>$382.2</td>
<td>$385.55</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$385.35</td>
<td>$382.0</td>
<td>$385.35</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$381.2</td>
<td>$378.0</td>
<td>$381.2</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Spotify Technology</h3>
Spotify is the leading global music streaming service provider, with over 600 million monthly active users and 250 million paying subscribers, with the latter comprising the firm's premium segment. most of the firm's revenue and nearly all its gross profit come from the subscribers, who pay a monthly fee to access a very comprehensive music library that consists of most of the most popular songs ever recorded, including all from the major record labels. The firm also sells separate audiobook subscriptions and integrates podcasts within its standard music app. Podcast content is not exclusive and is typically free to access on other platforms. Ad-supported users can access a similar music catalog but cannot customize a similar on-demand experience.
In light of the recent options history for Spotify Technology, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Spotify Technology</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,016,422, the price of SPOT is up by 1.15%, reaching $482.38.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 54 days from now.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Spotify Technology</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $500.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Macquarie persists with their Outperform rating on Spotify Technology, maintaining a target price of $500. 
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&#x2A; An analyst from Canaccord Genuity persists with their Buy rating on Spotify Technology, maintaining a target price of $525. 
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Lam Research.
Looking at options history for Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 37% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $1,398,938 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $284,388.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $67.0 and $90.0 for Lam Research, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Lam Research'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 Lam Research's whale trades within a strike price range from $67.0 to $90.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Lam Research Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734034172_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$861.8K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">698</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$217.9K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$208.0K</td>
<td>367</td>
<td align="right">326</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$188.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">438</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$1.83</td>
<td>$1.84</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$92.0K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lam Research</h3>
Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Lam Research</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,135,291, the price of LRCX is down by -2.88%, reaching $75.98.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 41 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Lam Research</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $82.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Bernstein persists with their Market Perform rating on Lam Research, maintaining a target price of $85. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Lam Research, targeting a price of $83. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Lam Research, maintaining a target price of $78. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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