Category: Markets
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Will Google’s New ‘Willow’ Chip Break Bitcoin? Some Dismiss It As ‘Fantasy’ While Others Flag ‘Risk’ That Isn’t Immediate
in MarketsAlphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) subsidiary Google’s unveiling of its next-generation quantum chip, “Willow” has sent ripples through the tech world, with its lightning-fast computation capabilities stoking concerns for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. What happened: The new chip, developed at the company’s California quantum lab, can solve a standard benchmark computation in under five…
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Lyft Unusual Options Activity For December 11
in MarketsInvestors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the trades 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…
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Palantir Technologies
in MarketsInvestors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR). 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…
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Coinbase Glb
in MarketsBenzinga’s options scanner has just identified more than 11 option transactions on Coinbase Glb (NASDAQ:COIN), with a cumulative value of $748,910. Concurrently, our algorithms picked up 4 puts, worth a total of 217,395. Projected Price Targets Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a…
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Decoding NVIDIA’s Options Activity: What’s the Big Picture?
in MarketsFinancial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on NVIDIA. Our analysis of options history for NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) revealed 509 unusual trades. Delving into the details, we found 39% of traders were bullish, while 42% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 87 were puts, with a value of $5,771,224, and 422…
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What’s Going On With VinFast Auto Stock Today?
in MarketsVinFast Auto Ltd. (NASDAQ:VFS) shares are trading marginally higher in the premarket session on Wednesday. Yesterday, the company officially launched its flagship VF 9 all-electric, 7-passenger, 3-row SUV in the U.S., marking a significant step in the company’s expansion into one of the world’s most competitive automotive markets. The VF 9 is positioned as a…
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Super Micro Computer Is Up 30% In Tuesday Pre-Market: What’s Going On?
in MarketsIn a significant pre-market move, Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) is experiencing a notable surge in its stock price. This comes after the company announced strategic changes aimed at addressing compliance issues. What Happened: SMCI saw its stock rise by 30.59% following the announcement, as per Benzinga Pro, of a new auditor appointment and a…
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Jim Cramer Says These 10 ‘Frothy’ Stocks Are Up Over 200% YTD, Including Rocket Lab, Palantir, And Carvana: Here’s What He Suggests Investors Can Do For ‘Terrific’ Long-Term Returns
in MarketsJim Cramer, the host of CNBC’s “Mad Money,” recently reviewed ten stocks that have seen significant growth in 2024, suggesting that they are smart investments, although they are also highly speculative. What Happened: Cramer, on Wednesday, highlighted ten stocks, each valued at over $1 billion, that have experienced substantial growth this year, reported CNBC. He…
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What’s Going On With Plug Power Stock Today?
in MarketsPlug Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) shares are trading higher in the morning session on Wednesday. Plug has provided its financial outlook for 2025, projecting revenue between $850 million and $950 million (street view: $1.185 billion) and a gross margin of -20% to -5%. Looking further ahead, the company aims for a target revenue of approximately $3.75…
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Trump’s DJT Surges 26% In Past Month, Boosting Investors’ Wealth By Over $1B As Ex-President Returns To White House For A Second Term
in MarketsShares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:DJT) experienced a sharp uptick in the past month driven by Donald Trump‘s return to the White House for a second term. The stock has rallied over 26.23% in the last month, as per Benzinga Pro. What Happened: An investment of $1,000 in DJT in November 2023…