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Washington: In the heat of the 2000 presidential campaign, Democratic candidate vice president Al Gore took a break from barnstorming battleground states to attend a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee in East Hampton, New York. Standing behind Gore onstage was Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager and — at the time — a major donor to Democrats who cohosted the event at his home. On Saturday AEDT, Bessent was tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to be his Treasury secretary. Having won the trust of Trump and his inner circle, Bessent would lead a Republican economic agenda of cutting taxes, culling federal regulations and enacting sweeping tariffs. As Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent would help Donald Trump as he attempts to remake the US economy. Credit: AP The selection caps an extraordinary career arc for an investor who was once a protege of liberal billionaire philanthropist George Soros and gave money to top Democrats, including Hillary Clinton, John Kerry and Barack Obama. “He was very supportive of the causes and the people that we supported,” said Will Trinkle, a Democrat who cohosted the event with Gore. He noted that Bessent, who would be the first openly gay Treasury secretary, was a strong advocate for gay rights and marriage equality. If confirmed by the Senate, Bessent would help Trump as he attempts to remake the US economy. As Treasury secretary, Bessent would work to steer tax cuts through Congress, lead trade negotiations with China and help cull federal regulations that Trump believes are stifling the economy. Bessent, 62, declined to be interviewed. But friends and former colleagues described him as driven by data and as intellectually curious, with an ability to work with people from across the ideological and political spectrum. Raised in a fishing village in South Carolina, Bessent is the son of a real estate developer who experienced several of his own financial booms and busts. He went on to Yale University, where he was class treasurer, wrote for The Yale Daily News and wanted to become a journalist. In college, Bessent reflected on the challenges of being a Southerner in New England, writing in the paper in 1981: “I was the only one in the dorm who was heartbroken when George Wallace decided not to run for president.”
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Forrest's 30 lead N.C. A&T past North Carolina Central 85-72Investors with significant funds have taken a bullish position in Natera NTRA , a development that retail traders should be aware of. This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in NTRA usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events. Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 12 options transactions for Natera. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 91% being bullish and 0% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 11 are puts, valued at $1,304,670, and there was a single call, worth $28,000. Expected Price Movements Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $160.0 to $160.0 for Natera over the recent three months. Insights into Volume & Open Interest In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Natera options trades today is 137.5 with a total volume of 14,736.00. In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Natera's big money trades within a strike price range of $160.0 to $160.0 over the last 30 days. Natera Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview Noteworthy Options Activity: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume NTRA PUT SWEEP BULLISH 01/17/25 $7.7 $7.6 $7.6 $160.00 $380.0K 134 1.2K NTRA PUT SWEEP BULLISH 01/17/25 $8.8 $7.3 $7.3 $160.00 $219.0K 134 305 NTRA PUT SWEEP BULLISH 01/17/25 $8.3 $8.0 $8.0 $160.00 $115.2K 134 1.5K NTRA PUT SWEEP BULLISH 01/17/25 $8.2 $7.5 $7.5 $160.00 $112.5K 134 605 NTRA PUT SWEEP BULLISH 01/17/25 $9.6 $8.8 $8.8 $160.00 $89.7K 134 1.9K About Natera Natera Inc is a diagnostic and research company with proprietary molecular and bioinformatics technology. The company's key product offerings include its Panorama Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) which screens for chromosomal abnormalities of a fetus as well as in twin pregnancies, typically with a blood draw from the mother, Horizon Carrier Screening (HCS) to determine carrier status for a large number of severe genetic diseases that could be passed on to the carrier's children, Signatera molecular residual disease (MRD) test, which detects circulating tumor DNA in patients previously diagnosed with cancer to assess molecular residual disease and monitor for recurrence; and Prospera, to assess organ transplant rejection. Current Position of Natera Currently trading with a volume of 643,596, the NTRA's price is up by 3.63%, now at $172.49. RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought. Anticipated earnings release is in 75 days. Expert Opinions on Natera In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $192.0. Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days? 20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. Click here for access .* An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on Natera, maintaining a target price of $200. * An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Natera, maintaining a target price of $200. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Natera, targeting a price of $176. Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Natera options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro . © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.France's LightOn targets secure AI growth in Europe and Middle East
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