Unusual Options Activity

App software company Digital Turbine (APPS) has lost over half its share price in the past year. One trader sees a rebound in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the August $12.50 calls. With 44 days until expiration, 4,387 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 115, for a 38-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.30 to make the bullish bet. Shares recently traded for about $9.25, so shares would need to rise ...
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Chinese internet retailer JD.com (JD) has seen its shares get cut nearly in half over the past year. One trader is betting on a further decline in the coming weeks. That’s based on the August $50 puts. With 45 days until expiration, 27,488 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 137, for a whopping 201-fold jump in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $15.90. Shares recently traded for about $34, making the option about $16 in-the-money. At ...
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Oil and gas refining company PBF Energy (PBF) has risen over 32 percent in the past two months. One trader sees a further rally in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the August $45 calls. With 45 days until expiration, 2,065 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 104, for a 20-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $1.70 to make the bullish bet. Shares recently went for just over $41, so they would ...
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3D software company Unity Software (U) has moved higher in the past few weeks, on AI speculation. One trader is betting the rally will continue. That’s based on the July $51 calls. With 21 days until expiration, 12,096 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 186, for a 65-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.95 to make the bullish bet. Unity shares recently went for about $44. Shares would need to rise $7, ...
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Airliner Delta Air Lines (DAL) is up over 40 percent in the past year, as flight demand has remained strong and energy prices have declined. One trader sees shares giving back some of those gains in the coming weeks. That’s based on the August $45 puts. With 50 days until expiration, 4,324 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 173, for a 25-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $1.47 to make the ...
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Energy storage solution company Eos Energy Enterprises (EOSE) have been trending higher in recent sessions. One trader sees that trend continuing in the coming few weeks. That’s based on the August $4.50 calls. With 51 days until expiration, 12,101 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 112, for a 108-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.80 to make the bullish bet. Shares recently jumped to the $4 range, so they would need to ...
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Consumer goods manufacturer Newell Brands (NWL) has lost over 60 percent of its value over the past year. One trader sees a rebound ahead in the coming months. That’s based on the August $9 calls. With 52 days until expiration, 7,119 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 157, for a 45-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.35 to make the bullish bet. Shares recently traded just under $8, so they would need ...
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Media conglomerate Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is down about 12 percent over the past year. One trader sees the potential for a rebound in the next two months. That’s based on the August $17.50 calls. With 53 days until expiration, 9,264 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 116, for an 80-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.10 to make the bullish bet. Shares recently traded for about $12, so the stock would ...
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