Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BTDR">BTDR</a>) shares are trading higher on Wednesday following the company&#8217;s September operational update. Multiple analysts also maintained <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/10/g48212680/bitdeer-announces-september-2025-production-and-operations-update">bullish ratings and raised price targets</a>.



What To Know: Bitdeer reported September production numbers showing accelerating momentum. The company increased its self-mining hashrate to 35 EH/s, up from 30.3 EH/s in August and said it remains on track to reach 40 EH/s at the end of October. 



Bitdeer also mined 452 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) last month, marking a 20.5% month-over-month increase.



The company launched its SEALMINER A3 series and began mass production with initial shipments expected in October. The new generation includes both air-cooling and hydro-cooling models designed to improve power efficiency compared to previous iterations. Bitdeer will begin retiring older-generation rigs in November.



Bitdeer said it secured confirmation that all 570 MW of electrical capacity in Clarington, Ohio will be available by the end of the third quarter — roughly a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/10/g48212680/bitdeer-announces-september-2025-production-and-operations-update">year ahead of prior expectations</a>. Bitdeer also energized its Tydal, Norway and Jigmeling, Bhutan sites and launched a 300 MW power site in Niles, Ohio, expanding its global power pipeline to 3 GW.



The company expects to operate more than 200 MW of IT load dedicated to AI computing by year-end 2026, with potential annualized revenue exceeding $2 billion under optimal scenarios. Bitdeer.AI reached $8 million in AI cloud annualized recurring revenue in September.



Following the operations update, multiple analysts weighed in. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brett Knoblauch raised the price target from $30 to $50 while maintaining an Overweight rating. Roth Capital analyst Darren Aftahi maintained a Buy rating with a $40 price target, and Rosenblatt analyst Kevin Cassidy maintained a Buy rating with a $20 price target.



BTDR Price Action: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BTDR">Bitdeer shares</a> are having a big day, jumping 27.93% to $25.73 at the time of publication on Wednesday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. 



The stock has been bouncing around between an intraday high of $27.80 and a low of $24.15. Trading volume is pretty hefty, with 24.7 million shares changing hands. Right now, the stock is about 9% below its 52-week high and is trading 64% above its 50-day moving average.



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U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 100 points on Wednesday.



The Dow traded up 0.06% to 46,299.96 while the NASDAQ climbed 0.52% to 22,639.61. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.33% to 6,666.08.



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Leading and Lagging Sectors Communication services shares jumped by 1.6% on Wednesday.



In trading on Wednesday, health care stocks rose by 0.1%.



Top Headline



Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ABT">ABT</a>) stock fell around 2.6% on Wednesday after the company reported muted sales in the third quarter and narrowed fiscal 2025 guidance.



The company reported third-quarter sales of $11.37 billion, slightly missing the consensus of $11.40 billion. The U.S. MedTech giant reported adjusted earnings of $1.30, in line with Wall Street estimates and within the management guidance of $1.28-$1.32.



Abbott Laboratories narrowed its fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings guidance from $5.10 to $5.20 per share to $5.12 to $5.18 per share, compared to the consensus of $5.15 per share.



Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



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<li>Shares of Genprex, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GNPX">GNPX</a>) got a boost, surging 269% to $0.9208. The Texas-based company announced on Tuesday that its research collaborators will present preclinical data at the 2025 AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics, taking place from October 22 to October 26 in Boston.</li>



<li>Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OMER">OMER</a>) shares were also up, gaining 131% to $9.49 after the company announced Novo Nordisk acquired its global rights to Zaltenibart.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN



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<li>Yueda Digital Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/YDKG">YDKG</a>) shares dropped 86% to $0.2001 after the company reported the pricing of $28 million registered direct offering.</li>



<li>Shares of Largo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LGO">LGO</a>) were down 43% to $1.43 as the company announced the pricing of $23.4 registered direct offering and private placement.</li>



<li>Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AQMS">AQMS</a>) was down, falling 39% to $18.11. Aqua Metals raised $13 million from leading institutional investor to accelerate commercialization and strategic growth.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.3% to $58.89 while gold traded up 1.2% at $4,213.60.



Silver traded up 1.6% to $51.405 on Wednesday, while copper rose 0.1% to $5.0250.



Euro zone



European shares were mostly higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 0.66%, while Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.18%. London's FTSE 100 fell 0.11%, Germany's DAX 40 slipped 0.01% and France's CAC 40 surged 2.12% during the session.



Asia Pacific Markets



Asian markets closed higher on Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 surging 1.76%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index jumping 1.84%, China's Shanghai Composite rising 1.22% and India's BSE Sensex rising 0.70%.



Economics



The NY Empire State Manufacturing Index climbed 19.4 points to a reading of 10.7 in October, also topping market expectations of -1.0.



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Gold Gains Over 1%; Abbott Shares Fall After Q3 Results

JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JPM">JPM</a>) reported upbeat third-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JPM/earnings">results on Tuesday</a>.



The company posted quarterly net income of $14.4 billion, or $5.07 per share, up 12% year over year, beating the $4.84 analyst estimate as sales of $47.12 billion topped expectations of $45.39 billion. Managed revenue rose 9% to $47.12 billion, while reported revenue totaled $46.4 billion.



Net interest income increased 2% to $24.1 billion, and noninterest revenue climbed 16% to $23.0 billion.



Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon said, "While there have been some signs of a softening, particularly in job growth, the U.S. economy generally remained resilient. However, there continues to be a heightened degree of uncertainty stemming from complex geopolitical conditions, tariffs and trade uncertainty, elevated asset prices and the risk of sticky inflation."



JPMorgan shares gained 2.3% to $309.00 on Wednesday.



These analysts made changes to their price targets on JPMorgan following earnings announcement.



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<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Betsy Graseck maintained JPMorgan Chase with an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $336 to $338.</li>



<li>Barclays analyst Jason Goldberg maintained the stock with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $330 to $342.</li>
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JPMorgan Analysts Boost Their Forecasts Following Upbeat Earnings

On Tuesday, Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JNJ">JNJ</a>) reported a third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $2.80 per share, up 15.7% year over year, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/10/48196108/johnson-johnson-to-separate-orthopedics-business-boosts-annual-sales-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $2.75</a>.



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Johnson &amp; Johnson also announced plans to separate its Orthopedics business to enhance strategic and operational focus.



The transaction would establish a standalone orthopedics business, operating as DePuy Synthes. Johnson &amp; Johnson aims to complete the project within 18 to 24 months.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Analyst Take</h2>



Bank of America (BofA) Securities stated that the biggest driver of the revenue beat was Stelara, which eroded less than modeled. Fiscal 2025 revenue guidance was raised very slightly.



Analyst Tim Anderson on Wednesday wrote, "The exit makes sense, in our view; in the long-term, DePuy Synthes should benefit from improved focus and become more competitive."



BofA rates Johnson &amp; Johnson as Neutral, and the model shows about-average growth, with the stock at an above-average valuation, even on a sum-of-the-parts to reflect the higher multiple on MedTech, implying Johnson &amp; Johnson <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JNJ/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">is fairly valued</a>.



Johnson &amp; Johnson downplayed the likelihood of large acquisitions, emphasizing smaller deals as more probable. The company reiterated it doesn't need major M&amp;A to achieve the high end of long-term growth targets. Smaller transactions are seen as value-creating opportunities.



Price Action: JNJ stock is down 0.70% at $189.51 at the last check on Wednesday.



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Johnson & Johnson Rules Out Big Acquisitions, Reiterates Focus On Small Deals: Analyst

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GS">GS</a>) reported better-than-expected third-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GS/earnings">results on Tuesday.</a>



Net revenue rose 20% year over year (Y/Y) to $15.18 billion, topping the consensus estimate of $14.10 billion. GAAP earnings came in at $12.25 per share, up from $8.40 a year ago and above the $10.86 consensus.



David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, commented, "This quarter's results reflect the strength of our client franchise and focus on executing our strategic priorities in an improved market environment. Across our business, clients continue to turn to us for their most complex and consequential matters."



Goldman Sachs shares gained 0.2% to $772.64 on Wednesday.



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<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Betsy Graseck maintained Goldman Sachs with an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $854 to $828.</li>



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Unless you're a billionaire or a museum, chances are that owning a full-scale mounted dinosaur are out of your price range.



While you can't own a full dinosaur, you can own a stake in what could be the world's largest dinosaur fossil ever found, thanks to fractional investing and alternative asset platform Rally.



Here's a look at the company's<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/12/42483135/exclusive-full-stegosaurus-skeleton-comes-to-fractional-investing-platform-rally-how-you-can-buy-shares-for-under-69"> second full-scale dinosaur offering </a>and how you can own shares.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Barosaurus Fossil IPO</h2>



On Oct. 22, Rally will IPO its latest dinosaur offering with its Barosaurus offering valued at $12.5 million. The offering will give investors a chance to buy in during the excavation process and capture additional upside with more bones still to be found before the fossil is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39830530/ken-griffin-buys-dinosaur-skeleton-for-record-45m-amount-apex-was-born-in-america-and-is-going-to-st">sold to the billionaires such as </a>Ken Griffin who are buying full-scale dinosaurs for tens of millions of dollars.



"Own the ~100ft. specimen while it's still being excavated," Rally's website reads on the Barosaurus offering.



Rally co-founder and chief product officer Rob Petrozzo tells Benzinga this is "one of the largest dinosaurs ever found" and will likely be one of the biggest dinosaurs ever sold publicly.



"Something of this size, this magnitude, is something we've never seen before," Petrozzo told Benzinga in an exclusive interview.



The Rally <a href="https://app.rallyrd.com/asset/10ef44e6-c5f7-467c-8e3b-294fbc8e7a8c/barosaurus">offering </a>will allow investors to buy shares for $62.50 each with existing users already able to reserve shares. Reservation demand has been high for Rally, according to Petrozzo, which comes after the company's first dinosaur offering was oversubscribed.



Petrozzo said people are coming into the Barosaurus offering with "much higher conviction" than when they invested in the Stegosaurus fossil offering and in many cases are making larger investments.



"It has the chance to really reset the market when we bring it to auction."



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dinosaur Investment Opportunity</h2>



Rally highlights several factors that create potential upside to the value of this Barosaurus offering, which include rarity, completeness and scarcity.



For rarity, there are no fully mounted Barosaurus fossils currently. A Barosaurus can be found in the rotunda of the American Museum of Natural History in New York. This fossil on display is made of mostly composite and doesn't have as many full bones as Rally's offering.



Rally came into the fossil excavation when it was around 75% complete, with a goal of creating more upside for investors as more pieces are found.



"The size is steadily increasing," Petrozzo told Benzinga.



Around 70% of the bones have been found with six to eight more months left in the process. Rally believes it will come close to 80% of the full bones or higher when all is said and done.



"The scientific value and significance of the dinosaur can't really be understated."



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Petrozzo said this isn't a piece you would normally find in a regular dig and could be one of the largest and most complete dinosaur fossils ever found.



The Rally co-founder says "Jurassic Park meets the stock market" is a really good way to say what's happening with the offering.



After the excavation is complete in late spring 2026, the asset will move into the sale process towards the end of 2026. Unlike the Stegosaurus offering that will be fully mounted before it heads to auction, the Barosaurus will not be mounted ahead of time due to its size and to get the asset to auction for investors quicker.



There is risk with the offering as with any asset class, but Rally has tried to minimize the potential risk by allowing investors in early, working with an experienced dig team and finding an asset that had 50% bone when it invested in the asset. According to Petrozzo, 50% bone is the minimum for most collectors and museums when looking at dinosaur fossils.



Investors also have upside in the offering as more pieces are uncovered and the bone gets closer to 80% or 85%, which is Rally's long-term goal.



The Barosaurus fossil found at the American Museum of Natural History (pictured below) could help provide upside with people getting more familiar with this particular dinosaur, Petrozzo added.



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The Rally co-founder said that the world is getting more comfortable with "the non-coloring book dinosaurs," while referencing the Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex and Brontosaurus.



Petrozzo told Benzinga that dinosaur fossils could become even more rare in the future with land owners getting more possessive, lease prices going up for dinosaur fossil-rich land and the access is shrinking.



As for investing in dinosaurs in places outside of Rally, Petrozzo said investors don't have access to invest in full pieces like this, but can buy individual bones or teeth when they come up for auction and are in the thousands of dollars range.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Who Buys Dinosaur Fossils?</h2>



With a goal of sending the asset to auction or finding a private buyer in 2026, it's important that people learn about the recent history of dinosaur sales and valuations.



Petrozzo tells Benzinga that every auction house and every billionaire is paying more attention to this new asset class as there are only a finite amount of full dinosaur fossils available.



Here are some of the most recent dinosaur sales:



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<li>Juvenile Ceratosaurus: July 2025, sold for $30.5 million, 10.8 feet long, around 90% of bones</li>



<li>Stan &#8211; Tyrannosaurus: October 2020, sold for $31.8 million, 40 feet long, around 70% of bones</li>



<li>Apex – Stegosaurus: July 2024, sold for $44.6 million, 27 feet long, around 80% of bones</li>



<li>Vulcain – Apatosaurus: November 2024, sold for $6.4 million, 69 feet long, around 80% of bones</li>
</ul>



Estimates for these dinosaurs were $5 to $6 million in many cases by the auction houses before their sales. In the case of Vulcain, the estimate was $4.4 million. The final prices well exceeded the estimates with some selling for $30 to $40 million.



Petrozzo is optimistic that the Barosaurus could find itself in the same list.



"This is one of those dinosaurs that has the chance to do that."



The Apex Stegosaurus was purchased by Citadel LLC CEO Ken Griffin for a record $44.6 million. Griffin is well-known in the stock world is one of the 50 richest people in the world.



Other famous owners of dinosaur fossils include actors Nicolas Cage and Leonardo DiCaprio, according to Petrozzo.



As for who could bid on the auction in the future, Petrozzo says it&#8217;s likely museums and billionaires, including the hedge fund managers and the world's richest who "refuse to take no for an answer." Petrozzo also highlighted billionaire Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos as a potential bidder.



"It's been documented under the radar that Jeff Bezos has missed a couple potential sales."



Petrozzo said dinosaurs of this nature only come up for auction every couple of years.



"The demand outweighs the supply so dramatically."



The Rally co-founder provided Benzinga with an update on the Stegosaurus offering, saying the excavation process is nearly complete. The company will look to finalize the bone count and start the mounting process, with a belief that it will be close to 80% bone.



The asset known as "Steg" will then be part of an IPO roadshow that starts in late 2025 or early 2026, which will see the mounted display in New York and other parts of the United States before it gets sold.



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Jurassic Park Meets Stock Market: Rally Brings Record-Breaking Dinosaur Offering To Investors

Energy markets are poised for a shake-up as analysts predict a pivotal shift in global oil dynamics by 2026. Keybanc analyst Tim Rezvan upgraded Magnolia Oil &amp; Gas Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MGY">MGY</a>) to Overweight from Sector Weight and announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MGY/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a price target of $29</a>.



<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Bullish Stance</h1>



The analyst cited the company&#8217;s strong balance sheet and disciplined strategy as key positives.



In particular, Rezvan notes that Magnolia has minimal leverage (0.1x), a balanced production mix (41% oil, 69% liquids), and a reliable cash return framework.



However, the analyst views managing growth expectations as the primary challenge for the company, as its 55% EBITDA reinvestment cap could still support double-digit production growth if necessary.



<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Analyst&#8217;s Estimates</h1>



The analyst updated the third-quarter mark-to-market oil prices estimates.



WTI averaged $64.97/b in the third quarter, just 3 cents below the analyst&#8217;s forecast. The analyst incorporated last month&#8217;s third-quarter bid-week Henry Hub natural gas.



The analyst introduced 2027 estimates based on $65/b WTI and $3.85/mcf Henry Hub. He continues to expect Henry Hub prices to remain below $4/mcf.



Their mid-$60s WTI outlook assumes current softness as temporary, and a strong global economy is expected to absorb excess supply by mid-2026.



Rezvan says oil prices have bottomed and expects a market rebalance in 2026.



Overall, with WTI near $60 and Henry Hub at $3, the sector faces headwinds as free cash flow slows, leverage reduction eases, and Tier 1 inventory continues to decline, fueling merger speculation, according to the analyst.



MGY Price Action: Magnolia Oil &amp; Gas shares were down 0.13% at $23.05 at the time of publication on Wednesday, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to Benzinga Pro data</a>.



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Could XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) ever hit $1,000 — a level that would make its market cap larger than the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/10/48220392/going-broke-slowly-top-strategist-sounds-alarm-on-mounting-us-debt-fueled-by-political-decisions">U.S. economy itself</a>? 



The idea sparks fierce debate, with some calling it crypto's "impossible dream" and others arguing that such a valuation would redefine global finance in ways no digital asset has done before.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">XRP Market Cap Math Shows Why $1,000 Looks Unrealistic</h3>



As of Oct. 15, 2025, XRP holds a circulating supply of <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/xrp/">about</a> 59.9 billion tokens.



At current prices, this gives the cryptocurrency a market value of $145 billion.



If XRP were to trade at $1,000, its market capitalization would be nearly $60 trillion, or more than $100 trillion if the full 100 billion token supply were included.



The global cryptocurrency market is valued around $2.5 trillion, while U.S. GDP is about $28 trillion.&nbsp;



A $1,000 XRP would therefore exceed the size of the entire American economy, which makes the idea far beyond today's financial scale.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Can Global Payments Really Drive XRP to Trillion-Dollar Demand?</h3>



One of the main bullish arguments is that XRP could capture global cross-border payment flows.&nbsp;



According to industry estimates, total payment volumes exceed $200 trillion a year and may rise to $300 trillion in the coming decade.&nbsp;&nbsp;



However, XRP's settlement speed of roughly 3–5 seconds means only a limited amount needs to circulate at once.



If $30 billion in daily transactions were processed through the XRP Ledger, the circulating amount of XRP required would be less than $2 million.



This shows that large transaction volumes do not automatically translate into sustained trillion-dollar demand for the token.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Escrow Overhang and Weak Token Burns Keep Pressure on XRP Price</h3>



Ripple originally placed about 55 billion XRP into escrow, with 1 billion released each month.&nbsp;



Although Ripple often re-locks unused tokens, nearly 39 billion XRP remain in escrow and may eventually enter the market.



XRP burns only 0.00001 per transaction, <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/news/u_today%3Aae4b8cabd094b%3A0-new-xrp-burn-milestone-achieved-can-price-keep-up">destroying</a> about 14 million tokens since launch as per July data.



This is insignificant compared with the 100 billion maximum supply, limiting the potential for scarcity-driven price appreciation.&nbsp;



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Would It Take for XRP to Reach $1,000 Target?</h3>



Reaching $1,000 would require a combination of extreme conditions.&nbsp;



The circulating supply would need to shrink dramatically, global banks and governments would need to adopt XRP on their balance sheets.&nbsp;



Stablecoins along with central bank digital currencies would have to be replaced by XRP as the primary settlement medium.&nbsp;



Without such structural changes, this valuation is not possible.&nbsp;



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Outlook</h3>



A $1,000 XRP would not just be a price milestone, it would represent a financial paradigm shift greater than Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) own rise.&nbsp;



A $1,000 price implies capital flows that surpass the U.S. economy itself.



This forces policymakers, banks, and investors to rethink how value is measured.&nbsp;



The scenario highlights a deeper truth: crypto valuations are not simply about technology or speed of settlement. 



It is about whether global trust can migrate away from fiat systems into decentralized rails.&nbsp;



Even if $1,000 never materializes, the debate exposes how disruptive XRP's role in cross-border finance could become.



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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 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 Consumer Discretionary sector: <table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<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>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$72.7K</td>
<td>30.4K</td>
<td>67.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/07/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>9.3K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/24/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$32.4K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DUOL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/14/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$60.2K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>926</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$612.0K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>808</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/16/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>862</td>
<td>313</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$69.6K</td>
<td>85</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$25.9K</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$58.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 501 contract(s) at a $450.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.7K, with a price of $147.0 per contract. There were 30475 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67779 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BABA">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on November 7, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 9375 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2868 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NKE">NKE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $371.0 per contract. There were 6170 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2355 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on October 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 110 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.4K, with a price of $295.0 per contract. There were 9612 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2101 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DUOL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DUOL">DUOL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 30 day(s) on November 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.2K, with a price of $3010.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 926 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PDD">PDD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 93 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 800 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $612.0K, with a price of $765.0 per contract. There were 5712 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 808 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GME">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 366 day(s) on October 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 55 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $505.0 per contract. There were 862 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 313 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ABNB">ABNB</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 429 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 26 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.6K, with a price of $2680.0 per contract. There were 85 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAP">AAP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $52.00 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 $25.9K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 210 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SBUX">SBUX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 457 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 45 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.2K, with a price of $1295.0 per contract. There were 1737 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 75 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.

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity 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 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 Industrials sector: <table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<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>SMR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>329</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$56.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/26</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$25.9K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>809</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/20/26</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$38.3K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>792</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NXT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$275.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>510</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$42.9K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>331</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PCAR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$25.5K</td>
<td>550</td>
<td>274</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$77.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>165</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$52.6K</td>
<td>942</td>
<td>155</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$435.0K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>90</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding SMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMR">SMR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $858.0 per contract. There were 329 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4551 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BKSY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BKSY">BKSY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $30.00 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 $56.2K, with a price of $225.0 per contract. There were 1133 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1851 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RKLB">RKLB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 184 day(s) on April 17, 2026. This event was a transfer of 14 contract(s) at a $70.00 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 $25.9K, with a price of $1850.0 per contract. There were 7265 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 809 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EOSE">EOSE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 128 day(s) on February 20, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $21.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.3K, with a price of $383.0 per contract. There were 5927 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 792 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NXT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NXT">NXT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 93 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 41 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $275.0K, with a price of $1100.0 per contract. There were 1011 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 510 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HON">HON</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 505 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.9K, with a price of $85.0 per contract. There were 3255 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 331 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PCAR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PCAR">PCAR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 232 contract(s) at a $105.00 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 $25.5K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 550 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 274 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CSX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CSX">CSX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 156 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 165 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $77.5K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 1157 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 165 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DAL">DAL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 156 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.6K, with a price of $526.0 per contract. There were 942 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 155 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AXON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AXON">AXON</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $600.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $435.0K, with a price of $8700.0 per contract. There were 7 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 90 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.

10 Industrials 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 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 Information Technology sector: <table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<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>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$160.0K</td>
<td>63.2K</td>
<td>81.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>36.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VERI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$36.6K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>13.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$57.6K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$46.2K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$575.3K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>44.9K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/21/28</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$33.2K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $160.0K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 63241 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 81811 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMD">AMD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.0K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 4848 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 36736 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VERI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VERI">VERI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 386 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.6K, with a price of $95.0 per contract. There were 3778 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 13623 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSM">TSM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 180 contract(s) at a $315.00 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 $57.6K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 1987 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3064 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRM">CRM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 47 contract(s) at a $250.00 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 $35.1K, with a price of $765.0 per contract. There were 5367 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1993 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AVGO">AVGO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.2K, with a price of $1850.0 per contract. There were 8299 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1757 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ADBE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADBE">ADBE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 65 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 999 contract(s) at a $400.00 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 $575.3K, with a price of $580.0 per contract. There were 11663 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1636 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CLSK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CLSK">CLSK</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 93 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $20.00 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 $32.7K, with a price of $630.0 per contract. There were 44983 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1561 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMCI">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.5K, with a price of $475.0 per contract. There were 6373 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1415 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FSLR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FSLR">FSLR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 828 day(s) on January 21, 2028. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.2K, with a price of $4160.0 per contract. There were 2702 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1378 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.

10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BURL">BURL</a>) is leaning into an off-price playbook, elevating assortments, refreshing stores, and tightening operations to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">strengthen value for shoppers.</a>



A broad store expansion and product upgrades aim to keep sales momentum building into the year ahead.



In this backdrop, Bank of America Securities analyst Lorraine Hutchinson reiterated the Buy rating on Burlington Stores with a price forecast of $363.



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Per the analyst, Burlington Stores has outsized <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/08/47420674/burlington-posts-strong-q2-analysts-impressed-yet-stock-stumbles-in-volatile-trading" rel="noreferrer noopener">sales and margin recovery potential</a>.



She highlights that the company has spent recent years reshaping itself to operate more like a classic off-pricer, investing in merchandise depth, store optimization, and distribution centers, and that this groundwork is starting to pay off.



As evidence, the analyst cites a 5% comparable-sales gain in the second quarter and a notable margin beat, which she views as proof that "Burlington 2.0" is taking hold.



With unseasonably warm weather pressuring the shares lately, Hutchinson views the pullback as an especially attractive entry point.



The analyst says the product-elevation push should keep lifting sales by upgrading the mix and value for shoppers.



She notes that the sharper assortment is resonating, supporting strong comparable growth and better merchandise margins, and that Burlington Stores has expanded its buying team by about 50% since pre-COVID to add seasoned merchants.



She models fiscal 2025 comps at +2%, but sees room for upside as the curated assortment continues to do the heavy lifting.



On growth, the analyst highlights a robust store rollout, about 500 openings across 2024–2028, with nearly all new units in the more productive ~25,000 sq. ft. format.



Roughly half the fleet has been refreshed with updated signage, layouts, and fixtures, producing a positive sales lift; the remainder should be completed in fiscal 2026.



Overall, the analyst models fiscal 2027 total sales up 9%, expecting store growth plus steady comps to sustain high single-digit sales expansion.



Per Hutchinson, Burlington's stock often rebounds when the weather turns colder, making the current pullback a potentially attractive entry given room for sales and margin gains.



Price Action: BURL shares were trading higher by 2.52% to $281.01 at last check Wednesday.



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Burlington's Smart Makeover Is Paying Off, But Can It Keep the Momentum Going?

ASP Isotopes Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ASPI">ASPI</a>) shares are trading lower on Wednesday after the company announced the pricing of an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/10/g48219953/asp-isotopes-inc-announces-pricing-of-public-offering-of-common-stock">underwritten public offering</a>.



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What Happened: ASP Isotopes, an advanced materials company specializing in isotope production technology for various industries, priced an underwritten public offering of approximately 17.17 million shares of common stock for $210.3 million in gross proceeds, prior to underwriting fees and offering costs.



ASP Isotopes also provided the underwriters with a 30-day option to acquire approximately $31.5 million of additional common stock at the offering price.



The transaction is anticipated to close on Oct. 16, pending standard closing conditions. All of the shares of common stock in the offering will be sold by the company. ASP Isotopes plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, covering things like day-to-day operations, working capital and future investments.



Why It Matters: Public offerings generally create downward pressure on stock prices due to shareholder dilution. Issuing over 17 million new shares expands the total share count, which reduces the value of shareholder&#8217;s existing common stock. Market participants frequently respond negatively to such announcements as the surge in available shares can exceed immediate buying interest.



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By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for ASP Isotopes &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.



Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.



If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.



ASPI Price Action: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ASPI">ASPI shares</a> are down 13.24% at $12.18 on Wednesday at the time of publication, per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.



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