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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Lam Research . Looking at options history for Lam Research LRCX we detected 8 trades. If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 37% with bearish. From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $1,398,938 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $284,388. Predicted Price Range After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $67.0 and $90.0 for Lam Research, spanning the last three months. Volume & Open Interest Trends Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Lam Research's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Lam Research's whale trades within a strike price range from $67.0 to $90.0 in the last 30 days. Lam Research Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview Biggest Options Spotted: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume LRCX PUT TRADE BULLISH 01/16/26 $13.5 $13.3 $13.3 $80.00 $861.8K 2.8K 698 LRCX PUT SWEEP BEARISH 02/21/25 $4.35 $4.3 $4.35 $74.00 $217.9K 6.4K 8 LRCX CALL SWEEP BEARISH 06/20/25 $6.5 $6.4 $6.4 $85.00 $208.0K 367 326 LRCX PUT SWEEP NEUTRAL 06/20/25 $4.4 $4.3 $4.35 $67.00 $188.8K 1.2K 438 LRCX PUT TRADE BULLISH 01/17/25 $1.9 $1.83 $1.84 $72.00 $92.0K 4.7K 15 About Lam Research Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron. Present Market Standing of Lam Research With a trading volume of 4,135,291, the price of LRCX is down by -2.88%, reaching $75.98. Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought. Next earnings report is scheduled for 41 days from now. What The Experts Say On Lam Research In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $82.0. Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access .* An analyst from Bernstein persists with their Market Perform rating on Lam Research, maintaining a target price of $85. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Lam Research, targeting a price of $83. * An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Lam Research, maintaining a target price of $78. Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely. If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Lam Research, Benzinga Pro gives you real-time options trades alerts. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, who blocked the newspaper's endorsement of Kamala Harris and plans to overhaul its editorial board, says he will implement an artificial intelligence-powered "bias meter" on the paper's news articles to provide readers with "both sides" of a story. Soon-Shiong, the biotech billionaire who acquired the Times in 2018, told CNN political commentator Scott Jennings - who will join the Times' editorial board - that he's been "quietly building" an AI meter "behind the scenes." The meter, slated to be released in January, is powered by the same augmented intelligence technology that he's been building since 2010 for health care purposes, Soon-Shiong said. "Somebody could understand as they read it that the source of the article has some level of bias," he said on Jennings' " Flyover Country ," podcast. "And what we need to do is not have what we call confirmation bias and then that story automatically, the reader can press a button and get both sides of that exact same story based on that story and then give comments." Soon-Shiong said major publishers have so far failed to adequately separate news and opinion, which he suggested "could be the downfall of what now people call mainstream media." The comments prompted a rebuke from the union representing hundreds of the Times' newsroom staffers, which said Soon-Shiong had "publicly suggested his staff harbors bias, without offering evidence or examples." "Our members - and all Times staffers - abide by a strict set of ethics guidelines , which call for fairness, precision, transparency, vigilance against bias, and an earnest search to understand all sides of an issue," the Los Angeles Times Guild said in a statement Thursday. "Those longstanding principles will continue guiding our work." The contentious moves from the paper's owner also led to the resignation of Harry Litman, a senior legal affairs columnist for the Times' Opinion page. "My resignation is a protest and visceral reaction against the conduct of the paper's owner, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong. Soon-Shiong has made several moves to force the paper, over the forceful objections of his staff, into a posture more sympathetic to Donald Trump," Litman wrote Thursday. "Given the existential stakes for our democracy that I believe Trump's second term poses, and the evidence that Soon-Shiong is currying favor with the President-elect, they are repugnant and dangerous." Litman's resignation comes days after Kerry Cavanaugh, the Times' assistant editorial page editor, also announced her exit, Status first reported . In addition to his sweeping changes to the editorial board, a person familiar with the matter said Soon-Shiong has begun reviewing the headlines of all opinion pieces before publication. A spokesperson for the Times did not respond to CNN's request for comment. The moves come as Soon-Shiong looks to restructure the newspaper's editorial board, telling CNN last month that he plans to balance the paper's opinion section with more conservative and centrist voices in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump's victory. "If we were honest with ourselves, our current board of opinion writers veered very left, which is fine, but I think in order to have balance, you also need to have somebody who would trend right, and more importantly, somebody that would trend in the middle," Soon-Shiong told CNN in November. The restructuring follows Soon-Shiong's divisive decision to block a drafted endorsement of Vice President Harris two weeks before Election Day, which resulted in the resignation of several members of the paper's editorial board, staff protests, and thousands of readers canceling their subscriptions. Just three of the editorial board's eight members now remain, according to the Times website. On Wednesday, Soon-Shiong told Jennings that when the editorial board shared it had "pre-packaged" a presidential endorsement "without having met with any of the candidates," he was "outraged." "I did not want our paper to be part of that method of providing information or misinformation or disinformation," he said. "Everybody has a right to an opinion, that's fair," Soon-Shiong said, underscoring that the paper needs to "actually create some level of balance when it comes to opinion and columnist, and then we need to actually let the reader know this is opinion." In his resignation Thursday, Litman called the owner's decision to spike the presidential endorsement a "deep insult to the paper's readership." "Trump has made it clear that he will make trouble for media outlets that cross him," Litman wrote. 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4th annual Nativity Blessing brings theme of hope, not in government, but in GodShoppers seeking updates on their online purchases are receiving fake shipping notifications — something that is heightened during the busy shipping season during the holidays. The endless texts and phishing emails alert shoppers to a delivery issue requiring immediate attention. Scripps News Baltimore Reporter Mallory Sofastaii spoke with multiple customers at the post office, who told her they have received these scam texts. Scammers just need one person to fall for it. “They’re desperately hoping that you will act so quickly that you will give them whatever they want so that they can steal money from you,” said Karen Morgan, executive council member and lead fraud volunteer with AARP Maryland. RELATED STORY | This phishing scam uses text messages pretending to be USPS with a delivery AARP is warning shoppers about these scam texts seeking personal information such as date of birth, Social Security Number, or account logins. And they received a report of someone paying a $0.99 re-delivery fee and later realizing they'd been charged $400. “Do not act quickly on any of these notifications. Stop a minute to recall, did you actually order something? Have you actually sent something? And by the way, if it's the post office, FedEx or UPS, don't they already have your address? Why do they need you to give it to them again?” Morgan suggested. USPS will never send a text or email without the customer first requesting tracking information and they do not charge for these services. “I have registered with the post office to receive emails,” said online shopper Ana Cruz, who uses USPS Informed Delivery , a free service to keep track of mail and packages that are scheduled to be delivered. Howard Shand said he doesn’t do a lot of online shopping. “I go direct to a store, so I don't really have that problem. You know, I shop early,” he added. And he said he's extra vigilant for a reason. “I've been scammed before, so, you know, it makes you more alert,” Shand said. “Just be careful. Pay attention and don't let down your guard easily.” It's important not to click on any links in these messages. Even if you don't enter your information, malware could be downloaded onto your device. And some of the links will take you to a fake login page designed to steal your password and then lock you out of your real account or to hack into other financial accounts. Click here to see the other 12 Scams of Christmas. This story was originally published by Mallory Sofastaii at Scripps News Baltimore .
(NAPSI)—The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but when the average American is spending nearly $1,000 on gifts, food, and decorations, they can also be the most stressful. For many, the pressure to create a picture-perfect holiday can stretch budgets a bit too far. Many of today’s shoppers seek advice from their favorite online influencers, sourcing creative hacks, recipes, DIY projects, and tips to keep the holidays magical without overspending. In fact, 69% of consumers say they value and actively seek out influencer recommendations. Now, questions don’t need to get buried in the comments. This December, TextNow is flipping the script on holiday stress by introducing the Holiday Hotline , a free resource to help you navigate the season, with advice a mere text away. Whether it’s finding affordable gifts, creating a festive dinner on a budget, or even learning how to save on your monthly bills, the Holiday Hotline can make things simpler, cheaper, and—perhaps most importantly—more joyful. TextNow Holiday Hotline: Expert Advice at Your Fingertips From December 5–10, TextNow’s Holiday Hotline connects you with relatable experts (aka some of your favorite influencers including social media creator and podcast host Remi Cruz, Kayla Savings, and Melissa Weiss) who will share their go-to tips for a budget-friendly holiday. Here’s what you can expect: • Holiday Budgeting 101: Learn simple ways to stretch every dollar and avoid those dreaded post-holiday bills. • Affordable Gift-Giving Ideas: Thoughtful, creative gifts that won’t break the bank. • Festive Decorating on a Dime: Transform your home into a holiday wonderland with budget-friendly hacks. • Stress-Free Holiday Cooking: Recipes and meal-planning tips to impress your guests. Need more advice? Just text the hotline at 310-299-3584, and you’ll get personalized, practical tips sent straight to your phone. Win $1,000 for Your Holiday Dinner As if free expert advice wasn’t enough, TextNow is also giving you the chance to win big this holiday season. Enter the $1,000 Dinner Giveaway for a shot at a $1,000 gift card to cover your holiday expenses—whether it’s for food, gifts, travel, or whatever else makes your season special. Entering is simple: 1.Head to TextNow’s Instagram . 2.Like the giveaway post. 3.Share your best holiday tip in the comments (bonus: share the post to your story for an extra entry). 4.The giveaway runs from December 5-12, with winners announced from December 13-16. Save More This Holiday Season TextNow is more than just a phone service—it’s a way to take control of your budget, not just during the holidays but year-round. • Free Phone Service: Unlimited calling and texting on the nation’s largest 5G network free. No gimmicks, no contracts. • Free Essential Data: Get free data for such essential apps as maps, rideshare, and email when you activate your SIM card. • Additional Flexible Data Plans: Add extra data only when you need it, with hourly, daily, or monthly passes. Getting started with TextNow is easy. Download the app to call and text for free over Wi-Fi or unlock free cellular service with a $4.99 SIM card. Learn More For more details, visit www.TextNow.com . Word Count: 491No. 19 Cincinnati controls the paint in win over Grambling
BigBear.ai ( BBAI -10.74% ) stock is seeing another day of big sell-offs in Thursday's trading. The company's share price was down 14.9% as of 2:45 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 ( ^GSPC -0.54% ) was down 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC -0.66% ) was down 0.5%. BigBear.ai is sinking today following disclosures with the Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) showing new rounds of selling from company insiders and institutional shareholders. The stock has seen big pullbacks this week in conjunction with insider selling, but its share price is still up roughly 31% over the last month. SEC filings show new waves of sales for BigBear.ai stock Filings with the SEC yesterday showed new rounds of insider selling and planned stock sale disclosures. BigBear.ai's chief accounting officer Sean Ricker sold 17,629 shares of company stock yesterday. Meanwhile, BBAI Ultimate Holdings submitted a filing indicating that it planned to sell 3,248,938 shares of stock yesterday. BBAI Ultimate Holdings is a division of AE Industrial Partners and is required to publish filings when it's buying and selling stock, because it owns more than 10% of BigBear.ai's stock. AE Industrial Partners is BigBear.ai's largest shareholder and has been selling large amounts of stock in conjunction with a recent run-up in the company's share price. Another filing with the SEC yesterday showed that BBAI Ultimate Holdings had moved forward with its sale of 13.1 million shares of stock between Dec. 9 and 10. What's next for BigBear.ai stock? Even with recent sell-offs, BigBear has rocketed higher over the past month, as some investors have bet on the company's potential to be one of the next red-hot artificial intelligence ( AI ) stocks. On the other hand, the recent gains in the company's valuation appear to have been at least partially propelled by meme stock momentum, and it's notable that the software specialist's largest shareholder has been aggressively selling shares. The company's management team and board of directors have also been frequent sellers of company stock recently. BigBear.ai could have trouble regaining its meme stock magic if insiders and large shareholders continue to sell stock at substantial levels. While the company's long-term business performance will ultimately shape its stock performance, the company's valuation could face more pressure in the near term if sales-disclosure filings with the SEC continue coming in hot.
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