Unusual Options Activity

Shares of
Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL) have been trading in a range over the past year. One trader sees shares, near the low end of their range right now, heading higher in the next few weeks. That’s based on the May 6th $18.50 calls. With 24 days until expiration, 15,210 contracts traded compared to an open interest of 122, for a 125-fold surge in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $1.10 to get into the trade. The stock last ...
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Shares of
Kinross Gold Corp (KGC) have been knocked down over 20 percent in the past year, although shares have been starting to slightly trend up in the last week. One trader sees the possibility for a big move in shares. That’s based on the September $8 calls. With 158 days left to trade, 51,342 contracts traded compared to an open interest of 791, for a 65-fold jump in volume on the option. The buyer of the calls paid $0.22 to make ...
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Shares of uranium producer
Cameco (CCJ) have been trending higher as traders have become interested in the commodity. One trader sees substantial upside ahead in the coming weeks. That’s based on the May $40 calls. With 40 days until expiration, 33,241 contracts traded against a prior open interest of 157, for a 212-fold surge in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.37 to make the buy. With shares just over $28 recently, the stock would need to rise ...
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Shares of consumer tech giant
Apple (AAPL) have been in a range near all-time highs over the past few months. One trader sees shares moving higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the May 13th $180 calls. With 36 days left until expiration, 16,046 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 330, for a 49-fold jump in volume on the contract. The buyer of the calls paid $3.90 to get into the trade. The stock recently traded near $175, ...
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Shares of healthcare services company
Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC) have been steadily rising over the past year. One trader sees the possibility for further gains in the next few weeks. That’s based on the May $85 calls. With 44 days until expiration, 2,550 contracts traded compared to an open interest of 100, for a 25-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $4.10 to enter the position. The stock recently traded near $82.50, so shares would need to ...
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Shares of remote healthcare consultation company
Teladoc Health (TDOC) have been in a steady downtrend over the past year. One trader sees that trend reversing with a rally in the coming weeks. That’s based on the May $75 calls. With 45 days until expiration, 2,657 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 106, for a 25-fold increase in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $7.00 to get into the position. With shares just under $74, they would ...
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Shares of supply chain service company
Flex (FLEX) have been trading in a range over the past year. The stock has recently bounced to the top end of its range, and one trader is betting on a new breakthrough in the coming weeks. That’s based on the May $20 calls. With 46 days until expiration, 10,639 contracts traded compared to an open interest of 202, for a 53-fold surge in volume. The buyer of the calls paid $0.60 to make the trade. Shares ...
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Shares of trucking company
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (KNX) have been in an uptrend for the past few months. One trader sees the rally losing steam in the coming weeks. That’s based on the May $45 puts. With 49 days until expiration, 7,549 contracts traded compared to a prior interest of 202, for a 37-fold rise in volume. The buyer of the puts paid $0.45 to make the trade. Shares of the trucking company are up 12 percent over the past year, just slightly ...
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