Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on United Parcel Service UPS.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 this big happens with UPS, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.So how do we know what these investors just did? Today, Benzinga's options scanner spott ...

In the current session, the stock is trading at $233.51, after a 1.51% increase. Over the past month, Apple Inc. AAPL stock increased by 0.83%, and in the past year, by 7.95%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.Apple P/E Compared to CompetitorsThe P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, histori ...

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. The U.S. economy experienced inflation acceleration in August, which was largely in line with market expectations, sparking a debate as President Donald Trump declared “No Inflation!!!” on social media. That claim was promptly challenged by economist Justin Wolfers, who asked, “No inflation? Says who?”. Trump Takes A Jibe At ‘Total Disaster’ Jerome ‘Too Late’ Powell Trump's post called for the Federal Rese ...

Core Insights - EVI Industries, Inc. reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.14, slightly below the expected $0.15, but exceeded revenue expectations with approximately $110 million compared to the estimated $109.5 million [1][5] - The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 48.35 indicates a premium valuation, reflecting investor confidence in future growth [2][5] - EVI's financial metrics, including a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24 and a current ratio of 1.51, suggest a strong financial foundation and market confidence despite the minor EPS miss [4][5] Financial Performance - The enterprise value to sales ratio of 1.05 indicates a balanced market perception of the company's valuation relative to its sales [3] - The enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio of 16.42 suggests that investors are paying a significant amount for each dollar of cash flow from operations, indicating operational efficiency [3] - The earnings yield of 2.07% provides a modest return on investment for shareholders, reflecting stable financial health [3] Market Position - EVI operates in a competitive market focused on the distribution and service of commercial laundry and dry cleaning equipment, catering to industries such as hospitality and healthcare [1] - The price-to-sales ratio of 0.98 shows that the market values EVI close to its annual sales, indicating strong sales performance [2]

Consumers are feeling more financially anxious—and at a moment where consumer credit card debt has hit an all-time high, some young consumers are turning their back on credit cards in favor of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services like Afterpay and Klarna. Second quarter data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York showed that Americans owe $1.21 trillion on their credit cards. The bank said credit card delinquencies have “remained elevated;” its data showed that the delinquency rate has hit 7.18 percent. M ...

AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:AZN) has become the latest leading drugmaker to reconsider investment options in Britain, as the Anglo-Swedish pharma giant has paused plans for a £200M (~$271M) investment in its Cambridge research site, following a similar move by Merck ( ...

Lockheed Martin said the US government is interested in its "fifth-generation-plus" idea for the F-35 stealth jet that would feature some technologies it developed for its failed bid to build the US's sixth-generation fighter. CEO Jim Taiclet said on Thursday that there is "a very active engagement at an extremely high level with the Department of Defense" about the upgraded F-35, and that "I expect it will be taken to the White House sometime soon, hopefully, to consider this kind of concept."Speaking at ...

With a background as an RN and an MBA, Stephen analyzes healthcare and tech stocks through the lens of investment process design. His work is guided by his proprietary "Dizzy Framework," a system developed to counter common behavioral errors like chasing market noise or rigidly sticking to priors. By focusing on the quality and timing of information, the framework enforces a patient and disciplined approach, translating complex science and market dynamics into truly actionable theses. His influences include ...

Core Viewpoint - A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Sable Offshore Corp. for allegedly misrepresenting its oil production status, which led to inflated stock prices prior to a secondary public offering [1][2][6]. Group 1: Allegations and Legal Proceedings - The lawsuit, Johnson v. Sable Offshore Corp., targets investors who purchased securities between May 19, 2025, and June 3, 2025, including those involved in the May 21, 2025 secondary public offering [2][6]. - Sable Offshore issued a press release on May 19, 2025, claiming a restart of oil production, which was later challenged by California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, stating the activities were merely well-testing procedures [3][4]. - Following the Lieutenant Governor's letter on May 28, 2025, Sable Offshore's stock price dropped over 15% as the market recognized the inaccuracies in the company's statements [4]. Group 2: Impact on Stock and Company Operations - On June 4, 2025, Sable Offshore disclosed a temporary restraining order from a Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge, preventing the company from restarting oil transportation through the Las Flores Pipeline System, which further impacted the stock price negatively [5]. - The lawsuit seeks to hold Sable Offshore and its underwriters accountable for raising capital under false pretenses, resulting in significant investor losses [6]. Group 3: Investigation and Whistleblower Information - Hagens Berman is investigating the claims on behalf of investors who suffered substantial losses, focusing on whether the company's public statements accurately reflected its operational reality [7]. - Whistleblowers with non-public information regarding Sable Offshore are encouraged to assist in the investigation, with potential rewards under the SEC Whistleblower program [7].

With a market cap of $21.8 billion, Biogen Inc. (BIIB) is a global biotechnology leader specializing in therapies for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Its portfolio includes multiple sclerosis treatments such as Tecfidera, Vumerity, Avonex, Plegridy, and Tysabri, as well as Spinraza for spinal muscular atrophy and several biosimilars. Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally classified as “large-cap” stocks, and Biogen fits this criterion perfectly. Through strategic collaboration ...