Unusual Options Activity: JetBlue (JBLU)

Airline carrier JetBlue (JBLU) is down nearly 50 percent over the past year, as the carrier has been working on the acquisition of Spirit Airlines (SAVE). One trader sees shares trending higher into the start of next year. That’s based on the January 2024 $4.00 calls. With 78 days until expiration, 42,989 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 526, for an 82-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.49 to make the ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Tesla Motors (TSLA)

Shares of Tesla Motors (TSLA) slid under $200 this week. The stock is now at a five-month low and under its 200-day moving average. One trader sees a short-term bounce in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the December 1 $200 call. With 30 days until expiration, 3,323 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 169, for a 20-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $11.60 to make the bullish bet. With shares trading ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Cenovus Energy (CVE)

Canadian energy producer Cenovus Energy (CVE) has been making higher highs since May, but recently started to break lower. One trader is betting on further downside for shares in the coming weeks. That’s based on the December 15 $19 puts. With 45 days until expiration, 10,908 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 435, for a 25-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.85 to make the bearish bet. Shares recently went for about ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)

Gold producer Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) is up about 9 percent over the past year, but has declined substantially from its 52-week highs in the spring. One trader sees shares posting a stronger rally through 2025. That’s based on the January 2025 $75 calls. With 445 days until expiration, 5,001 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 243, for a 21-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $1.50. Agnico Eagle recently traded for about ...
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Unusual Options Activity: General Electric (GE)

Industrial conglomerate General Electric (GE) is having a strong year, with shares up over 90 percent. One trader sees further upside ahead going into next year. That’s based on the March 2024 $105 calls. With 140 days until expiration, 18,015 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 138, for a massive 131-fold rise in volume on the options trade. The buyer of the calls paid $13.80 to make the bullish bet. GE shares last traded for about $111, making the ...
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Unusual Options Activity: StoneCo (STNE)

E-commerce financial technology company StoneCo (STNE) has been trading lower in recent months. One trader sees shares declining further into the new year. That’s based on the January 2024 $8 puts. With 85 days until expiration, 49,324 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 293, for a staggering 168-fold jump in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.30 to make the bearish bet. Shares recently traded for about $10, so they would need to drop about ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Las Vegas Sands (LVS)

Casino operator Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is up 30 percent over the past year, even as shares have come well off their 52-week highs. One trader is making a high probability bet shares will trend higher. That’s based on the March 2024 $40 calls. With 142 days until expiration, 43,033 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 172, for a massive 250-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $8.40. Shares recently traded close to ...
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Unusual Options Activity: United States Steel (X)

Metal producer United States Steel (X) is up nearly 48 percent over the past year, far beating the overall market. One trader is betting on shares to move higher in the next month. That’s based on the November 24 $33 calls. With 31 days until expiration, 10,313 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 534, for a 19-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $1.15. Shares recently traded for just under $32, so they ...
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