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SmartFinancial Inc operates as a bank holding company for SmartBank. It offers various banking and financial services to individuals and corporate customers. The principal business of the Bank consists of attracting deposits from the general public and investing those funds, together with funds generated from operations and from principal and interest payments on loans, mainly in commercial loans, commercial and residential real estate loans, consumer loans, and residential and commercial construction loans. The primary source of revenue is interest income from earning assets, namely loans and securities.

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POET Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POET#NASDAQ">POET</a>) shares are trading higher. The company on Monday announced plans to expand its capacity to meet <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g42160002/poet-expands-capacity-to-meet-ai-infrastructure-demand">AI infrastructure demand</a>. 
What Happened: Poet announced plans to expand its optical engine production capacity in Malaysia. The company signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding with Quanzhou Sanan Optical Communication Technology (SAIC). Under the terms, SAIC will transfer to Poet its&nbsp;24.8%&nbsp;stake in the joint venture Super Photonics Xiamen, making Super Photonics a wholly owned subsidiary of Poet.
With control of Super Photonics Xiamen, Poet will gain the flexibility to implement its &#8220;China Plus One&#8221; strategy to locate its wafer-scale assembly operations outside of China.
Poet also said its been negotiating with several contract manufacturers in Malaysia to become the focal point for the company&#8217;s wafer-scale assembly of optical engines. Poet expects to sign an agreement this month and to begin operations by the end of the year. 
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&#8220;The addition of wafer-scale equipment to our assembly and test operations will significantly expand our production capacity to cover the projected needs of our customers for 800G optical engines being sold to AI networks through 2026,&#8221; said Suresh Venkatesan, chairman and CEO of Poet. 
&#8220;We can now project an assembly and test capacity exceeding one million optical engines per year, all dedicated to the 800G and higher speed transceivers required for AI clusters.&#8221;
Poet noted that definitive agreements related to the deal are expected to be signed by the end of November. 
POET Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/poet">Poet shares</a> were up 5.49% at $4.23 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Dollar Gen's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.55 million shares sold short, which is 3.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.69 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/">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">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Dollar Gen Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732552221_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Dollar Gen 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 Dollar Gen'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Dollar Gen's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.51%, 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/">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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Unity Software's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.04% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 24.40 million shares sold short, which is 6.4% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.33 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/">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">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Unity Software Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732552215_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Unity Software 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 Unity Software'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Unity Software's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.78%, 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/">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.

(U) - Analyzing Unity Software's Short Interest

CenterPoint Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.82% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 18.19 million shares sold short, which is 3.72% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.61 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/">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">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>CenterPoint Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732552210_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for CenterPoint Energy 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 CenterPoint Energy'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, CenterPoint Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.47%, 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/">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.

(CNP) - Analyzing CenterPoint Energy's Short Interest

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) showcased a groundbreaking generative AI <a target="_blank" href="https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/fugatto-gen-ai-sound-model/" rel="noreferrer noopener">model </a>named Fugatto. This model is designed as a versatile tool for creating and modifying sounds using text and audio prompts. Fugatto can generate and transform a mix of music, voices, and soundscapes, offering unprecedented capabilities to musicians, developers, and content creators.
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Fugatto, short for Foundational Generative Audio Transformer Opus 1, supports multiple tasks, such as generating new music, altering accents or emotions in voices, and crafting entirely novel soundscapes. These features mark a significant leap in audio AI innovation.
Fugatto empowers users to create audio that combines various instructions and prompts. For example, it can produce a trumpet sound mimicking a barking dog or generate a voice with a specific accent and tone.
Beyond music, Fugatto opens possibilities for advertising, education, and gaming. Advertisers can adjust campaign voiceovers for regional audiences, while educators can personalize content with voices familiar to learners. Game developers can modify audio assets or generate them dynamically based on gameplay.
Fugatto, powered by a 2.5-billion-parameter generative transformer, was trained on Nvidia DGX systems with 32 H100 Tensor Core GPUs. Its development involved a diverse team spanning several countries, which enhanced its multilingual and multi-accent capabilities. The model&#8217;s training relied on millions of audio samples, carefully curated to enable complex and diverse tasks.
Fugatto&#8217;s debut signifies a milestone in generative AI, promising to reshape how professionals interact with sound.
The model enables users to combine attributes like accent, tone, and emotion into one cohesive sound. For instance, it can create a dynamic soundscape transitioning from a thunderstorm to a tranquil dawn.
Nvidia stock surged 186% year-to-date.
Last week, Nvidia reported a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42099904/nvidia-beats-q3-revenue-eps-estimates-supply-constraints-ding-stock-huang-says-age-of-ai-is-in-full-steam" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter revenue</a> of $35.1 billion, up 94%, beating the consensus estimate of $33.12 billion.
The company reported EPS of 81 cents, which beat the Street consensus estimate of 75 cents. Nvidia expects fourth-quarter revenue to be $37.5 billion plus or minus 2%.
Analysts highlighted Nvidia&#8217;s leadership in AI and data center technologies, with robust demand for its Blackwell and Hopper <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42119226/nvidia-analysts-see-stock-best-positioned-in-ai-not-worried-about-guidance-all-systems-go-for-blackwell-ramp" rel="noreferrer noopener">product lines driving growth through 2025.</a>
Investors can gain exposure to Nvidia through ProShares Ultra Semiconductors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USD#NYSE">USD</a>) and EA Series Trust Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOC#NYSE">SHOC</a>).
Price Action: NVDA stock is down 2.7% at $138.12 at last check Monday.
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Nvidia Unveils Fugatto: AI Tool That Transforms Sound Creation For Music, Ads, And Gaming

Ascendiant Capital analyst Lucas Ward maintains LiqTech Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIQT#NASDAQ">LIQT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $5.15 to $3.2.

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Ascendiant Capital Maintains Buy on LiqTech Intl, Lowers Price Target to $3.2

B. Riley Securities analyst Craig Ellis maintains D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $3.75 to $4.5.

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B. Riley Securities Maintains Buy on D-Wave Quantum, Raises Price Target to $4.5

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POET Technologies shares are trading higher after the company announced plans to expand its capacity.

B. Riley Securities analyst Craig Ellis maintains Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $3.5 to $4.

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B. Riley Securities Maintains Buy on Rigetti Computing, Raises Price Target to $4

Bitcoin Cash (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bch/usd">BCH</a>), a peer-to-peer digital currency designed to offer faster and cheaper transactions compared to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), has surged 40.7% to $520.08 over the past month, buoyed by historic levels of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42165734/bitcoin-etfs-registered-record-312-billion-net-inflows-last-week">institutional investment</a> in cryptocurrency as Bitcoin nears the $100,000 level.
What To Know: According to CoinShares, digital asset investment products saw a record-breaking $3.13 billion in net inflows last week, driven primarily by Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which alone accounted for $3.12 billion. Year-to-date inflows now stand at $37 billion, signaling growing confidence in cryptocurrencies as a mainstream asset class.
While Bitcoin dominated these inflows with $3 billion, altcoins like Bitcoin Cash have seen renewed interest. BCH, which emerged from a 2017 Bitcoin hard fork, aims to enhance transaction speed and scalability. It benefits from its association with Bitcoin while providing utility as a decentralized payment network, gaining traction as blockchain adoption grows.
Meanwhile, short-Bitcoin products saw $10 million in inflows, reflecting mixed market sentiment as Bitcoin prices hover near all-time highs.
As institutional investments flood the space, Bitcoin Cash has capitalized on broader market enthusiasm, positioning itself as one of the favored altcoins in the digital currency ecosystem.
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HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Joseph Pantginis reiterates Palatin Techs (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTN#AMEX">PTN</a>) with a Buy and maintains $17 price target.

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HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on Palatin Techs, Maintains $17 Price Target

Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) reportedly plans to enter the mobile device market with new accelerated processing unit (APU) chips <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/amd">designed for smartphones. </a>
The chips will leverage Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) 3nm process, extending Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s order visibility for 3nm production into late 2026, UDN.com <a href="https://udn.com/news/story/7240/8382001#goog_rewarded" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
The new APU chips are rumored to target flagship smartphones, potentially being used in models from Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>).
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AMD previously collaborated with Samsung on the Exynos 2200 processor, which featured a GPU based on AMD&#8217;s RDNA 2 architecture. However, this earlier partnership focused on graphic enhancements rather than central processor development.
AMD&#8217;s current MI300 series processors, known for their application in AI servers, could lay the groundwork for these upcoming mobile APUs. Industry insiders suggest that Samsung integrate these APUs into its premium devices, which rely heavily on Taiwan Semiconductor-manufactured components, such as Qualcomm Inc processors in the Galaxy S series.
According to Taiwan Semiconductor, its 3nm technology, including N3, N3E, and N3P nodes, has drawn significant interest from major clients like AMD, Apple Inc, and MediaTek. The demand for these advanced chips is so high that Taiwan Semiconductor has tripled its production capacity compared to last year. However, it still needs to work on meeting the overwhelming number of orders.
Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s ongoing development of its 3nm family will further address emerging needs in AI, mobile devices, and automotive computing.
AMD posted third-quarter revenue of $6.8 billion, surpassing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41612007/amd-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-in-line-data-center-up-122-significant-growth-opportunities-ahead-" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst expectations of $6.71 billion</a>. Revenue grew 18%, driven by a 122% increase in Data Center revenue, which reached $3.5 billion. Client segment revenue rose 29% to $1.9 billion. However, Gaming revenue dropped 69% to $462 million, while Embedded revenue decreased 25% to $927 million.
For the fourth quarter, AMD projects revenue of $7.5 billion, plus or minus $300 million, reflecting 22% growth at the midpoint.
Goldman Sachs analyst&nbsp;Toshiya Hari <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41431993/amd-to-benefit-from-ai-competitive-arms-race-goldman-sachs" rel="noreferrer noopener">credited AMD&#8217;s growth</a> to increasing capital investment in AI infrastructure, driven by enterprises in an &#8220;AI arms race.&#8221; AMD&#8217;s robust product pipeline, including competitive GPUs and the integration of ZT Systems, positions the company for accelerated growth.
Rebounding demand for server CPUs and market share gains in enterprise-targeted SKUs will likely boost revenue and margins.
Price Actions: AMD stock is up 2.4% at $141.75 at the last check on Monday. TSM is down 2.6%.
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B. Riley Securities analyst Matt Howlett maintains Abacus Life (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABL#NASDAQ">ABL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $16 to $17.

B. Riley Securities Maintains Buy on Abacus Life, Raises Price Target to $17

Following a strong second-quarter performance, Nordstrom Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JWN#NYSE">JWN</a>) will deliver insights into its third-quarter results Tuesday after-hours. In the second quarter, the company outperformed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40588492/nordstrom-stock-rallies-on-strong-q2-earnings-details">earnings expectations with EPS of $0.96</a>, a 35.21% beat over the consensus estimate of $0.71, driven by strategic pricing and operational efficiencies. 
What Happened: Although quarterly sales of $3.894 billion narrowly missed estimates, they represented a 3.23% year-over-year increase, with digital sales up 6.2% and notable growth in Nordstrom Rack's net sales (+8.8%).
The second quarter gross profit margin of 36.6%—a 155 basis point improvement—showcased Nordstrom's focus on full-price sales and leveraging higher volumes. However, the 8.3% increase in ending inventory relative to sales growth warrants attention as the company balances stock management in a dynamic retail landscape.
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For the third quarter, analysts will likely focus on Nordstrom's ability to sustain growth across both banners, particularly Nordstrom Rack, which demonstrated robust performance in the second quarter. 
Comparable sales, which increased 1.9% in the prior quarter, could signal continued consumer resilience amid economic pressures. Margins and inventory levels will remain key indicators of operational efficiency.
Nordstrom's FY guidance of $1.75–$2.05 per share suggests confidence in its growth trajectory. With strategic momentum and a focus on profitability, third quarter results will be a critical checkpoint as the company progresses toward its 2024 objectives.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is JWN A Good Stock To Buy?</h2>
An investor can make a few decisions when deciding whether a stock is a good buy. In addition to valuation metrics and price action which you can find on Benzinga's quote pages &#8211; like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JWN">Nordstrom</a>&#8216;s page for example &#8211; there are factors like whether or not a company pays a dividend or buys a large portion of its stock each quarter.
Buyback programs are obviously different and highly variable. A company can approve a buyback program and purchase shares as it sees fit over the course of time in which the buyback was authorized. Looking through the latest news on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JWN">Nordstrom</a> will often yield whether or not the company has approved a buyback program recently. Buyback programs usually serve as a support for share prices, serving as a backstop for demand.
According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, JWN has a 52-week high of $24.93 and a 52-week low of $14.65.

What's Going On With Nordstrom (JWN) Stock?

Walmart&#8217;s CFO, John David Rainey, recently said that if President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs take effect, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-beats/24/11/42085839/us-retail-giant-walmarts-growth-is-fueled-by-75-of-its-customers-earning-in-six-figures-ceo-doug-mcmillon-explains">Walmart</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) will need to raise prices on certain items.
Speaking with CNBC, Rainey explained, "We never want to raise prices. Our model is everyday low prices. But there probably will be cases where prices will go up for consumers."&nbsp;
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These proposed tariffs include a 10-20% tax on all imports and could go as high as 60-100% on products from China. Retailers like Walmart, AutoZone, Lowe's and others are already speaking out about how these potential changes could make everyday goods more expensive for customers.
The majority of goods Walmart sells are not at risk of tariffs, as about two-thirds of the items sold by Walmart are made, grown or assembled in the U.S. However, tariffs may have a major effect on the remaining one-third of imported goods. In recent years, Walmart has been expanding its supply chain by sourcing from other countries to lessen its reliance on China.
Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison also expressed concern, saying they're talking to suppliers to understand how the tariffs might affect prices.
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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Datadog (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in DDOG often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 16 options trades for Datadog. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 37% bullish and 37% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $28,125, and 15 calls, totaling $1,025,159.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $100.0 to $185.0 for Datadog over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Datadog's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Datadog's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $100.0 to $185.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Datadog 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732551332_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>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DDOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$15.55</td>
<td>$13.75</td>
<td>$13.75</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
<td>$137.5K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DDOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$65.4</td>
<td>$62.95</td>
<td>$64.45</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$128.9K</td>
<td>141</td>
<td align="right">27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DDOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$27.65</td>
<td>$26.35</td>
<td>$26.74</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$120.0K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td align="right">108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DDOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$27.55</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$26.75</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$106.7K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td align="right">148</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DDOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$27.5</td>
<td>$27.35</td>
<td>$27.5</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$74.2K</td>
<td>677</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Datadog</h3>
Datadog is a cloud-native company that focuses on analyzing machine data. The firm's product portfolio, delivered via software as a service, allows a client to monitor and analyze its entire IT infrastructure. Datadog's platform can ingest and analyze large amounts of machine-generated data in real time, allowing clients to utilize it for a variety of applications throughout their businesses.
In light of the recent options history for Datadog, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Datadog</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,695,586, the DDOG's price is up by 0.89%, now at $156.22. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 78 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Datadog</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $150.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt persists with their Buy rating on Datadog, maintaining a target price of $148. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Datadog, maintaining a target price of $155. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on Datadog with a target price of $165. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Scotiabank persists with their Sector Outperform rating on Datadog, maintaining a target price of $133. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Baird keeps a Outperform rating on Datadog with a target price of $150. 
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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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Eaton Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</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 ETN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for Eaton Corp.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 54% bullish and 36%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $26,780, and 10, calls, for a total amount of $449,756.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $270.0 to $390.0 for Eaton Corp over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 $270.0 to $390.0, over the past month.
<h3>Eaton Corp Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732551327_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>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ETN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$14.92</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$80.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$18.3</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td>604</td>
<td align="right">43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$14.51</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">543</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$14.56</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$45.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">456</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$112.2</td>
<td>$108.9</td>
<td>$109.94</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$43.9K</td>
<td>564</td>
<td align="right">4</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.
<h3>Eaton Corp's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 732,546, with ETN's price down by -0.95%, positioned at $373.81.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 66 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Eaton Corp</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $385.6.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Outperform rating for Eaton Corp, targeting a price of $385. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Bernstein lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $382. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Eaton Corp with a target price of $320. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $431. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on Eaton Corp, maintaining a target price of $410. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on FedEx. Our analysis of options history for FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) revealed 13 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 46% of traders were bullish, while 38% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 7 were puts, with a value of $386,945, and 6 were calls, valued at $357,615.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $230.0 to $450.0 for FedEx during the past quarter. 
<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 FedEx'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 FedEx's whale trades within a strike price range from $230.0 to $450.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>FedEx Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732551322_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$115.1K</td>
<td>895</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$59.0</td>
<td>$58.05</td>
<td>$59.0</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$88.5K</td>
<td>739</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$149.0</td>
<td>$144.0</td>
<td>$146.35</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$73.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$146.0</td>
<td>$144.0</td>
<td>$146.0</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$73.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$47.0</td>
<td>$46.0</td>
<td>$47.0</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$65.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About FedEx</h3>
FedEx pioneered overnight delivery in 1973 and remains the world's largest express package provider. In its fiscal 2024, which ended in May, FedEx derived 47% of revenue from its express division, 37% from ground, and 10% from freight, its asset-based less-than-truckload shipping segment. The remainder came from other services, including FedEx Office, which provides document production/shipping, and FedEx Logistics, which provides global forwarding. FedEx acquired Dutch parcel delivery firm TNT Express in 2016, boosting its presence across Europe. TNT was previously the fourth-largest global parcel delivery provider.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with FedEx, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of FedEx</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 510,527, with FDX's price up by 2.58%, positioned at $307.7.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 24 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About FedEx</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $348.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on FedEx with a target price of $331. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on FedEx, maintaining a target price of $365. 
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