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Announcement: Experience Oz joins Big Red Group

Unity is a powerful thing, particularly in business. Partnerships, alliances and acquisitions can create significantly more value, deliver new opportunities and bring much stronger offerings to the market for all stakeholders. When each partner brings a specific set of skills and expertise to the table which complements the other, it makes for a dynamic union.

Such is the case with Big Red Group acquiring Experience Oz and Experience Oz Local Agent from holding company TicketMates Australia.

In line with Big Red Group’s ethos to support local, the new additions are Australian owned and operated entities, making them a logical fit to join its powerhouse of experience brands which include Adrenaline, Lime&Tonic, and RedBalloon.

All brands under TicketMates Australia will move into Big Red Group’s portfolio of brands, with the exception of auto-club business Club Connect – a dedicated member benefits platform serving Australia’s large-scale auto-clubs such as RACQ, RACV and NRMA.

While Club Connect will continue to procure its existing products directly, Big Red Group has negotiated a long-term wholesale agreement enabling Big Red Group experience suppliers to be progressively introduced to the portal, giving them exclusive access to auto-club’s 11 million members.

Queensland based Experience Oz is an industry leader in serving domestic holiday makers, while its B2B platform Local Agent, is Australia’s leading one-stop-shop for concierge activity bookings. Local Agent currently serves 700+ hotels including Mantra and Oaks Hotels, providing access to 3000+ experiences Australia wide.

These new acquisitions provide Big Red Group with a very complete marketplace, while giving its suppliers unparalleled access to both direct and indirect audiences with B2C, B2B, and exclusive partnership offerings.

When David Anderson and I co-founded Big Red Group more than 4 years ago, we had a vision to build a multi-brand marketplace, with each brand speaking to a distinct audience, and where people would recognise the value in buying experiences over material goods.

David Anderson summarises this very succinctly, seeing this amalgamation as a win-win for all parties. “We areabsolutely delighted to welcome Experience Oz and Local Agent into our portfolio of experience brands. This is a natural evolution that has been in the workings for over a year and we are tremendously excited about the mutual benefits ahead through driving efficiencies and expanding product offerings.”

As has been the underlying mantra throughout the pandemic, we are stronger together. Whether that be in the community or in business, it’s very much applicable to the times we are in.

I look forward to bringing you more news of this in the near future as opportunities are realised.

https://www.thebigredgroup.com.au/newsroom/acquired-experience-oz-local-agent/

 

 

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Hims & Hers Health HIMS.

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 HIMS, 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 spotted 65 uncommon options trades for Hims & Hers Health.

This isn’t normal.

The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 55% bullish and 33%, bearish.

Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 12 are puts, for a total amount of $453,745, and 53 are calls, for a total amount of $3,066,660.

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What’s The Price Target?

Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $1.0 to $105.0 for Hims & Hers Health over the last 3 months.

Insights into Volume & Open Interest

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 Hims & Hers Health’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 Hims & Hers Health’s whale trades within a strike price range from $1.0 to $105.0 in the last 30 days.

Hims & Hers Health Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days

Largest Options Trades Observed:

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Exp. Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
HIMS	CALL	SWEEP	BULLISH	06/06/25	$3.8	$3.75	$3.8	$66.00	$165.6K	1.0K	4.0K
HIMS	CALL	TRADE	BULLISH	06/18/26	$25.0	$24.3	$25.0	$65.00	$137.5K	189	65
HIMS	CALL	TRADE	BULLISH	01/15/27	$25.0	$24.25	$25.0	$60.00	$125.0K	1.1K	83
HIMS	CALL	TRADE	BULLISH	07/18/25	$53.65	$52.55	$53.64	$3.00	$112.6K	302	36
HIMS	CALL	SWEEP	BEARISH	06/20/25	$10.35	$9.7	$9.83	$58.00	$110.7K	669	541

About Hims & Hers Health

Hims & Hers Health Inc is a multi-specialty telehealth platform that connects consumers to licensed healthcare professionals, enabling them to access high-quality medical care for numerous conditions related to mental health, sexual health, dermatology, haircare and more.

Having examined the options trading patterns of Hims & Hers Health, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance

Current Position of Hims & Hers Health

• Currently trading with a volume of 103,101,957, the HIMS’s price is down by -2.46%, now at $55.37.
• RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.
• Anticipated earnings release is in 62 days.

What The Experts Say On Hims & Hers Health

A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $43.33.

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* An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Sell rating on Hims & Hers Health, maintaining a target price of $30.
* In a cautious move, an analyst from Piper Sandler downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $39.
* An analyst from Needham downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $61.

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 Hims & Hers Health, Benzinga Pro gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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I was asked in a panel last night, ‘How are leaders navigating change?’. The answer for many may seem overwhelming.

It has been a while since I posted and, in that time, there has been much change. But somethings do remain constant. You cannot grow an enterprise or be an influential leader without continually reviewing the tools and strategies that you apply. There is much written about leadership (and I read a lot) but from all of that I wanted to distill some key ideas.

Here is a list of tools to help leaders navigate the complexities of what business we are currently facing. The good news from last night’s panel was that the economist said in Australia we might have a ‘softening’ of the economy, rather than a recession. But this does not mean that business will be easy in coming months and years. The world has changed and as leaders we need to too.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the latest leadership tools that are changing the game.

1. Emotional Intelligence (EI)

Emotional Intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and the emotions of others. This is a critical component of effective leadership, as leaders who can read their team’s moods, respond to their needs, and handle conflicts are better equipped to create a positive and productive work environment. There are several EI tools available, including assessments, workshops, and coaching programs, that help leaders improve their EI skills and build stronger relationships with their teams.

2. Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness meditation has been gaining popularity in recent years, and for good reason. Research has shown that mindfulness can help leaders reduce stress, increase focus, and make better decisions. The practice involves paying attention to the present moment and developing a non-judgmental attitude towards one’s thoughts and emotions. By developing a mindfulness practice, leaders can cultivate a sense of inner calm and clarity that allows them to approach challenges with a more balanced perspective.

3. Design Thinking

Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly in the tech and start-up communities. The idea is to put the customer or user at the centre of the problem-solving process, and to use empathy, experimentation, and iteration to come up with innovative solutions. Leaders who use design thinking can tap into the creativity and diverse perspectives of their teams and create products and services that meet the needs of customers in new and exciting ways.

4. Agile Methodologies

Agile methodologies have become popular in recent years as organizations strive to become more flexible and responsive to change. The Agile approach is characterized by iterative development, regular check-ins, and close collaboration between team members. Leaders who adopt an Agile mindset can create a more adaptive, flexible, and dynamic work environment, where teams are empowered to take risks, experiment, and continuously improve their processes.

5. Growth Mindset

Growth mindset refers to the belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort and learning. This perspective is a powerful tool for leaders, as it helps them cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and growth. By encouraging their teams to adopt a growth mindset, leaders can foster a sense of resilience and persistence, and create a work environment where everyone is encouraged to take on new challenges and strive for personal and professional growth.

6. Empathy Mapping

Empathy mapping is a tool used to understand the emotions, motivations, and needs of a target audience. By creating an empathy map, leaders can gain insights into the experiences and perspectives of their customers, employees, or stakeholders, and design solutions that meet their needs more effectively. Empathy mapping is an important tool for leaders who want to build stronger relationships and create more meaningful connections with their teams.

7. Gamification

Gamification is the use of game elements and mechanics to engage and motivate people to achieve their goals. This can be a powerful tool for leaders, as it allows them to turn complex and mundane tasks into engaging and fun challenges. By gamifying their work, leaders can create a more positive and energized work environment, and encourage their teams to develop new skills, take on new challenges, and continuously improve.

Whether these are just food for thought, or something you will seek more information on. The reality is for leaders navigating change that ‘what got us here is not going to get us there’. If the world has changes then so must we.

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A mother-daughter duo turned HBCU graduates are letting others know about their shared purpose of education.

Angela Jones and Jordyn Jones are the latest graduates of Southern University and A&M College. However, their walks across the stage showcase a different journey, one that symbolizes their homegrown resilience and determination to reach this academic goal.

“It wasn’t just about walking across the stage,” Jordyn said, according to HBCU Gameday. “It was about walking in purpose — together.”

The two did not initially plan to always graduate at the same time. The elder Jones had already earned her Bachelor’s degree nearly three decades ago. Despite the gap, Angela sought to prove that the dream had only deferred.

“I always felt there was more I wanted to achieve academically,” she said. “I wanted to prove to myself and to my daughter that it’s never too late to pursue higher education.”

While she did not have to return for another diploma alongside her daughter, their journeys lined up for the Jones’ women to support one another through midterms and beyond.

“Supporting each other through school at the same time was a blessing,” Jordyn said. “We leaned on each other during tough assignments and moments of doubt. Whether it was a word of encouragement, a prayer or just knowing we weren’t alone, we kept each other going.”

In fact, it was her daughter’s matriculation through undergrad that inspired Angela to enroll back in. What she did not expect, however, was for the younger Jones to then find that drive from her.

“Her determination inspired me to keep going, even when things felt impossible,” explained Jordyn. “She taught me that with the right mindset and faith, you can overcome anything.”

This faith and familial support led to both of them accomplishing this feat, doing so together as they forge a new legacy.

This milestone means everything for our family,” expressed Angela. “It represents generational growth, breaking barriers and proving that dreams can be achieved no matter the circumstances. Growth doesn’t stop at any age. Your goals are still valid, no matter how much time has passed.”

Now, the Joneses are celebrating their double achievement as educated Black women with HBCU degrees. The mother-daughter duo hope to inspire other families to obtain an education if they feel called back to class.

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