Unusual Options Activity: JetBlue (JBLU)

Regional airline JetBlue (JBLU) has traded flat over the past year, far underperforming the overall stock market. One trader sees shares trending higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the April 12 $7.50 calls. With 25 days until expiration, 12,135 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 168, for a 72-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.23 to make the bullish bet. JetBlue shares recently traded for about $7.20, so the stock ...
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Unusual Options Activity: The AES Corporation (AES)

Utility producer The AES Corporation (AES) is down 30 percent over the past year as higher interest rates have weighed on the sector. One trader sees shares trending higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the April $16 calls. With 35 days until expiration, 5,378 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 127, for a 42-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.60 to make the bullish bet. AES Corporation shares recently traded ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Cameco (CCJ)

Uranium producer Cameco (CCJ) is up 60 percent over the past year. But shares are down about 20 percent in the past month. One trader sees shares resuming their uptrend in the coming months. That’s based on the September $48 calls. With 190 days until expiration, 10,094 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 159, for a 63-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $3.40 to make the bullish bet. Cameco recently traded for ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)

Regional bank Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) is up 38 percent over the past year, beating the overall market. One trader sees shares continuing to perform well in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the April $38 calls. With 37 days until expiration, 13,840 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 104, for a massive 133-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.97 to make the bullish bet. FITB shares recently traded just under $37, ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT)

Shares of hotel operator Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) are up 45 percent over the past year, significantly outperforming the overall market. One trader is betting on a further rally in the coming months. That’s based on the June $185 calls. With 101 days until expiration, 15,019 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 249, for a 60-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $26.00 to make the bullish bet. Hilton shares recently broke to ...
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Unusual Options Activity: New York Community Bank (NYCB)

Shares of New York Community Bank (NYCB) have been under pressure in recent months. One trader is betting that shares will see some further downside this year. That’s based on the January 2025 $2.50 puts. With 312 days until expiration, 39,135 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 356, for a 110-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.40 to make the bearish bet. NYCB recently traded for about $3.60, so shares would need ...
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Unusual Options Activity: IAMGOLD (IAG)

Gold prices have broken to new all-time highs of $2,150 per ounce this week. One trader is betting the trend will continue, which will benefit gold stocks such as IAMGOLD (IAG). That’s based on the September $5 calls. With 195 days until expiration, 5,509 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 120, for a 46-fold rise volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.15 to make the bullish bet. IAG shares recently traded for about $3. So ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Microsoft (MSFT)

Tech giant Microsoft (MSFT) has been a big winner from the tech stock rally, with shares up 63 percent over the past year. One trader sees shares continuing higher through the end of 2026. That’s based on the December 2026 $370 calls. With 1,016 days until expiration, 7,006 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 115, for a 70-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $104 to make the bullish bet. Microsoft shares recently ...
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