Unusual Options Activity Fri 1/31/25

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity

• CELH Weekly Jan31 27 calls (volume: 6.6K, open int: 8.0K, implied vol: ~79%, prev day implied vol: 62%). We noted activity in the weekly Jan31 26 calls earlier this week (See 1/29 13:39 OPTNX). Co is expected to report earnings late February.
• CVNA Weekly Jan31 260 calls (volume: 13.3K, open int: 1.4K, implied vol: ~75%, prev day implied vol: 69%). 1,2K traded in a single transaction. Co is confirmed to report earnings February 19 after the close.
• FCX Weekly Feb07 38 calls (volume: 14.6K, open int: 5.5K, implied vol: ~35%, prev day implied vol: 32%). 5.2K traded in a single transaction. Stock was downgraded to Hold from Buy at Argus.  Co is expected to report earnings mid-April.
  

Bearish Put Activity

• LYFT Weekly Jan31 13.5 puts (volume: 8.3K, open int: 11.6K, implied vol: ~87%, prev day implied vol: 59%). Co is confirmed to report earnings February 11 after the close.
• F Weekly Jan31 10 puts (volume: 11.5K, open int: 35.8K, implied vol: ~42%, prev day implied vol: 36%). Co is confirmed to report earnings February 5 after the close.
  

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 0.69, VIX: (14.94, -0.90, -5.7%).
February 20 is options expiration -- the last day to trade February equity options.

Unusual Options Activity Mon 12/2/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity

• OPTT Dec 1 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 38% (volume: 12.4K, open int: 940, implied vol: ~429%, prev day implied vol: 123%). Co is expected to report earnings mid-February.
• KULR Dec 2 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 31% (volume: 11.0K, open int: 2.6K, implied vol: ~301%, prev day implied vol: 198%). Co is expected to report earnings mid-February.
• AMC Weekly Dec06 5.5 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 4% (volume: 16.0K, open int: 20.8K, implied vol: ~74%, prev day implied vol: 54%). 1840 contracts traded in a single transaction. Co set several company records during 5-day Thanksgiving holiday period. Co is expected to report earnings late February.
• RXRX Weekly Dec06 8 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 9% (volume: 2.5K, open int: 340, implied vol: ~119%, prev day implied vol: 84%). Co is expected to report earnings mid-March.
  

Bearish Put Activity

• SOFI Weekly Dec06 16 puts are seeing interest with the underlying stock down 3% (volume: 7.9K, open int: 2.8K, implied vol: ~60%, prev day implied vol: 55%). Co is expected to report earnings early February.
  

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 0.86, VIX: (13.46, -0.05, -0.4%).
December 20 is options expiration -- the last day to trade December equity options.

Unusual Options Activity Mon 11/25/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity

• ACHR Weekly Nov29 7 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 25% (volume: 2.9K, open int: 3.0K, implied vol: ~154%, prev day implied vol: 98%). We noted activity in the Dec 6 calls earlier this month (see 11/21 13:36 OPTNX). Co is expected to report earnings mid-February.
• OPEN Weekly Nov29 2.5 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 16% (volume: 6.5K, open int: 1.2K, implied vol: ~108%, prev day implied vol: 82%). We noted activity in the Weekly Dec06 2 calls last week (see 11/22 13:26 OPTNX). Co is expected to report earnings late February.
• JOBY Weekly Nov29 9 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 17% (volume: 3.8K, open int: 60, implied vol: ~109%, prev day implied vol: 99%). Co is expected to report earnings mid-February.
• NKE Weekly Nov29 82 calls (volume: 12.3K, open int: 950, implied vol: ~41%, prev day implied vol: 35%). Co is confirmed to report earnings December 19 after the close.
  

Bearish Put Activity

• KSS Weekly Nov29 15 puts are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 8% ahead of earnings tomorrow before the open (volume: 17.4K, open int: 2.3K, implied vol: ~71%, prev day implied vol: 57%). 15K traded in a single transaction.
• MPW Weekly Nov29 4.5 puts are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 15% (volume: 38.0K, open int: 53.9K, implied vol: ~68%, prev day implied vol: 60%). Co is expected to report earnings late February.
  

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 0.85, VIX: (15.60, +0.36, +2.4%).
December 20 is options expiration -- the last day to trade December equity options.

Unusual Options Activity Fri 9/27/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity

• RKLB Oct04 10 Calls are seeing interest with 2465 contracts trading vs. open int of 974, pushing implied vol up around 6 points to ~91%. Co is expected to report earnings early November. Stock is up 12% in today's session.

• HOOD Oct04 23.5 Calls are seeing interest with 8834 contracts trading vs. open int of 2953, pushing implied vol up around 7 points to ~55.1%. Stock is up 6% in today's session.

Bearish Put Activity

• SAVA Nov15 25 Puts are active with 900 contracts trading vs. open int of 153, pushing implied vol down around 22 points to ~128%. Co is expected to report earnings early November. Stock is down 8% in today's session.

• SAVE Oct04 2.5 Puts are active with 554 contracts trading vs. open int of 424, pushing implied vol down around 62 points to ~133%.

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 0.79, VIX: (16.00, +0.63, +4.1%).
October 18 is options expiration - the last day to trade October equity options.

Unusual Options Activity Wed 8/21/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity:

• BBAI Weekly Aug23 2 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 30% (volume: 7.0K, open int: 160, implied vol: ~145%, prev day implied vol: 87%). The Co. and Concept Solutions team awarded 10 year $2.4 billion shared contract with U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to provide IT solutions and emerging tech.
• FUBO Weekly Aug23 2 calls (volume: 12.0K, open int: 30.9K, implied vol: ~116%, prev day implied vol: 93%). 1500 contracts traded in a single transaction. Co is expected to report earnings early November.
• EOSE Jan25 3 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 15% (volume: 21.2K, open int: 15.1K, implied vol: ~119%, prev day implied vol: 106%). 20K traded in a single transaction. Stock was resumed with a Buy at Stifel. Co is expected to report earnings mid-November.
  

Bearish Put Activity:

• WOLF Sep 8 puts are seeing interest ahead of earnings tonight after the close (volume: 4.0K, open int: 600, implied vol: ~153%, prev day implied vol: 106%).
• KSS Sep 19 puts (volume: 15.5K, open int: 20, implied vol: ~70%, prev day implied vol: 55%). We noted activity in the Sep 19 puts earlier this week (see 8/20 13:42 OPTNX). Co is confirmed to report earnings August 28 before the open.
  

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 0.84, VIX: (16.70, +0.82, +5.2%).
September 20 is options expiration -- the last day to trade September equity options.

Unusual Options Activity Thur 8/8/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity:

• CHWY Weekly Aug09 23 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 5% (volume: 4.8K, open int: 920, implied vol: ~84%, prev day implied vol: 61%). Co is expected to report earnings late August.
• NIO Aug 3.5 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 4% (volume: 2.7K, open int: 570, implied vol: ~77%, prev day implied vol: 71%). Co is expected to report earnings late September.
• BIDU Aug 90 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 5% (volume: 3.0K, open int: 6.3K, implied vol: ~46%, prev day implied vol: 44%). Co is confirmed to report earnings August 22 before the open.
• OXY Weekly Aug09 58 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 5% (volume: 4.9K, open int: 3.9K, implied vol: ~25%, prev day implied vol: 24%). Co reported earnings last night.
  

Bearish Put Activity:

• BMBL Aug 3.5 puts are seeing interest with the underlying stock down 31% (volume: 2.6K, open int: 0, implied vol: ~69%, prev day implied vol: 60%). Co reported earnings last night.
  

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 1.06, VIX: (25.72, -2.33, -7.7%).
August 16 is options expiration -- the last day to trade August equity options.

Unusual Options Activity Fri 8/2/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity:

• HOOD Weekly Aug02 19.5 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock down 10% (volume: 2.5K, open int: 80, implied vol: ~95%, prev day implied vol: 68%). Co is confirmed to report earnings August 7 after the close.
• GME Weekly Aug09 22 calls (volume: 6.9K, open int: 5.4K, implied vol: ~82%, prev day implied vol: 66%).  Projected U.S. spending on video game hardware, content and accessories fell -5% yr/yr to $4.6B in June 2024, according to Circana. Co is expected to report earnings early September.
• KVUE Aug 21 calls (volume: 28.5K, open int: 39.5K, implied vol: ~38%, prev day implied vol: 32%). 1720 contracts traded in a single transaction. Co is confirmed to report earnings August 6 before the open.
  

Bearish Put Activity:

• SHOP Weekly Aug02 54 puts are seeing interest with the underlying stock down 7% (volume: 10.9K, open int: 8.1K, implied vol: ~68%, prev day implied vol: 55%). Co is expected to report earnings early August
• SNAP Weekly Aug09 9 puts are seeing interest with the underlying stock down 27% (volume: 6.9K, open int: 1.7K, implied vol: ~60%, prev day implied vol: 54%). 2000 contracts traded in a single transaction. Co reported earnings last night and is expected to report its next quarterly earnings report late October.
  

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 0.92, VIX: (25.33, +6.74, +36.6%).

Unusual Options Activity Fri 6/21/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity:

• SIRI Weekly Jun29 5.5 calls (volume: 2090, open int: 340, implied vol: ~92%, prev day implied vol: 61%). We noted activity in the Weekly Jun29 3.5 calls yesterday (see 6/20 13:23 OPTNX). Co is expected to report earnings late July.
• INTC Jun 31 calls (volume: 14.6K, open int: 19.4K, implied vol: ~36%, prev day implied vol: 33%). Co is expected to report earnings late July.
  
• PLTR Jun 24.5 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock down 7% (volume: 14.8K, open int: 11.2K, implied vol: ~41%, prev day implied vol: 39%). Stock was  downgraded to Sell from Neutral at Monness Crespi & Hardt; tgt $20. Co is expected to report earnings early August.

Bearish Put Activity:

• CVNA Sep 75 puts (volume: 25.1K, open int: 510, implied vol: ~65%, prev day implied vol: 55%). 25K traded in a single transaction. Co is expected to report earnings early August.
  
• SMCI Jun 850 puts (volume: 4570, open int: 3710, implied vol: ~78%, prev day implied vol: 73%). Co is expected to report earnings early August.
  

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 0.87, VIX: (13.07, -0.21, -1.6%).
Today is options expiration -- the last day to trade June equity options.

Unusual Options Activity Thur 6/20/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity:

• SIRI Weekly Jun28 3.5 calls (volume: 9.8K, open int: 30.9K, implied vol: ~92%, prev day implied vol: 60%). Co is expected to report earnings late July.
• CIFR Jul 6 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 6% (volume: 30.0K, open int: 33.8K, implied vol: ~117%, prev day implied vol: 89%). 17.9K contracts traded in a single transaction. Co is expected to report earnings early August.
• MARA Jun 21 calls (volume: 15.9K, open int: 15.6K, implied vol: ~91%, prev day implied vol: 85%). Co is expected to report earnings early August.
  

Bearish Put Activity:

• DJT Jun 25 puts  are seeing interest with the underlying stock down 13% (volume: 8630, open int: 10.2K, implied vol: ~123%, prev day implied vol: 85%). Co announced SEC effectiveness of Amended Form S-1. Co is expected to report earnings mid-August.
• ARM Jun 165 puts are seeing interest with the underlying stock down 6% (volume: 4760, open int: 1970, implied vol: ~74%, prev day implied vol: 64%). Co is expected to report earnings early August.
  

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 0.87, VIX: (13.38, +0.90, +7.2%).
Tomorrow is options expiration -- the last day to trade June equity options.

Unusual Options Activity Tue 6/18/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity:

• CVNA Jun 115 calls (volume: 2940, open int: 2160, implied vol: ~65%, prev day implied vol: 58%). Co is expected to report earnings early August.
• SMCI Jun 950 calls (volume: 13.3K, open int: 2.8K, implied vol: ~78%, prev day implied vol: 74%). Co  continues to expand in Silicon Valley with new campuses as the demand for liquid-cooled data center increases. Co is expected to report earnings early August.
• HPE Jun 22.5 calls (volume: 9830, open int: 5830, implied vol: ~47%, prev day implied vol: 44%). Co introduced introduces new ai and hybrid cloud programs to boost partner profitability.  We noted activity in the Jun 22 calls yesterday (see 6/17 13:31 OPTNX). Nvidia CEO Huang to appear at HPE's Investor Relations Summit on June 18 to speak about the companies' AI partnership. Co is expected to report earnings late August.
• IP Aug 45 calls (volume: 4200, open int: 1470, implied vol: ~38%, prev day implied vol: 35%). Co is expected to report earnings late July.
  

Bearish Put Activity:

• C Jun 58 puts (volume: 6410, open int: 6870, implied vol: ~27%, prev day implied vol: 25%). Co reaffirmed FY24 revenue guidance at investor day (ongoing). Co is confirmed to report earnings July 12 before the open.
  

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 0.87, VIX: (12.54, -0,21, -1.7%).
June 21 is options expiration -- the last day to trade June equity options.

Unusual Options Activity Tue 6/11/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity:

• RIOT Weekly Jun14 10 calls (volume: 7.4K, open int: 10.2K, implied vol: ~79%, prev day implied vol: 73%). Co is expected to report earnings mid-August.
• SIRI Jun 2.5 calls (volume: 15.4K, open int: 590, implied vol: ~50%, prev day implied vol: 45%). 1330 contracts traded in a single transaction. Co is expected to report earnings mid-July.
• INTC Weekly Jun28 31.5 calls (volume: 2310, open int: 510, implied vol: ~33%, prev day implied vol: 31%). Co is expected to report earnings late July.
• WFC July 65 calls (volume: 20.6K, open int: 24.7K, implied vol: ~27%, prev day implied vol: 25%). 17.2K traded in a single transaction. Co at conference said older office buildings in large cities are seeing some stress related to commercial real estate. Co is confirmed to report earnings July 12 before the open.
  

Bearish Put Activity:

• X Weekly Jun14 36 puts (volume: 1200, open int: 0, implied vol: ~36%, prev day implied vol: 32%). Co is expected to report earnings late July. In late May, US Steel and Nippon Steel announced receipt of all non-U.S. regulatory approvals for merger.
• ORCL Jun 122 puts are seeing interest ahead of earnings tonight (volume: 1600, open int: 710, implied vol: ~36%, prev day implied vol: 33%).
  

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 0.90, VIX: (13.15, +0.41, +3.2%).
June 21 is options expiration -- the last day to trade June equity options.

Unusual Options Activity Fri 6/7/24

 The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility. 

Bullish Call Activity:

• BB June28 3.00 Calls (volume: 2174, open int: 1865, implied vol: ~96%, prev day implied vol: 71%). Co is expected to report earnings early July. Co is down 4% today. 
• CLSK June14 18.50 Calls (volume: 2341, open int: 1495, implied vol: ~96%, prev day implied vol: 82%). Co is expected to report earnings early August. 
• MBLY June21 32.00 Calls (volume: 2929, open int: 648, implied vol: ~65%, prev day implied vol: 57%). Co is expected to report earnings late July. Stock is up 11% in today's session. 

Bearish Put Activity: 

• DOCU June07 49.00 Puts (volume: 2839, open int: 1148, implied vol: ~37%, prev day implied vol: 35%). Co reported earnings and announced a $1 bln increase to share repurchase program yesterday. Stock is down 5% in today's session. 
• TMUS July05 180.00 Puts (volume: 2443, open int: 1034, implied vol: ~19%, prev day implied vol: 18%). Co is expected to report earnings late July. 

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 0.99, VIX: (12.28, -0.30, -2.38%). June 21 is options expiration -- the last day to trade June equity options

Unusual Options Activity Fri 5/24/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.
Bullish Call Activity:

• AI Weekly May31 26.5 calls (volume: 12.7K, open int: 880, implied vol: ~80%, prev day implied vol: 60%). 11.7K traded in a single transaction. Co is confirmed to report earnings May 29 after the close.
• GPS Weekly May31 25 calls (volume: 2010, open int: 750, implied vol: ~72%, prev day implied vol: 56%). Co is confirmed to report earnings May 30 after the close.
• MRVL Jun 84 calls (volume: 1620, open int: 70, implied vol: ~51%, prev day implied vol: 46%). Co is confirmed to report earnings May 30 after the close.
• WDAY Weekly May24 235 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock down 14% (volume: 3750, open int: 10, implied vol: ~26%, prev day implied vol: 24%). Co reported earnings last night.
  

Bearish Put Activity:

• ORCL Weekly May24 123 puts (volume: 2140, open int: 2740, implied vol: ~33%, prev day implied vol: 29%). Co is expected to report earnings mid-June.
• PZZA Jul 47.5 puts (volume: 5520, open int: 5550, implied vol: ~34%, prev day implied vol: 32%). 5230 contracts traded in a single transaction. We noted activity in the Jun 57.5 puts earlier in the week (see 5/23 13:17 OPTNX). Co is expected to report earnings early August.
  

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 0.90, VIX: (12.19, -0.58, -4.6%).

June 21 is options expiration -- the last day to trade June equity options. 

Unusual Options Activity Wed 5/15/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity:

• JMIA Weekly May24 7.5 calls (volume: 11.0K, open int: 790, implied vol: ~107%, prev day implied vol: 88%). Co is expected to report earnings early August.
• CLSK Weekly May24 17 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 7% (volume: 1590, open int: 1790, implied vol: ~97%, prev day implied vol: 82%). Co is expected to report earnings early August.
• SNOW May 165 calls (volume: 8810, open int: 4890, implied vol: ~61%, prev day implied vol: 47%). Co is confirmed to report earnings May 22 after the close.
  

Bearish Put Activity:

• DOCS June 20 puts are seeing interest ahead of earnings tomorrow after the close (volume: 11.5K, open int: 7.8K, implied vol: ~104%, prev day implied vol: 58%). 2000 contracts traded in a single transaction.
• BB May 4 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock down 9% (volume: 8650, open int: 23.9K, implied vol: ~112%, prev day implied vol: 76%).
  

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 0.90, VIX: (12.71, -0.70, -5.2%).
May 17 is options expiration -- the last day to trade May equity options.

Unusual Options Activity Tue 5/14/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity:

• PLUG Weekly May24 4 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 24% (volume: 2900, open int: 840, implied vol: ~168%, prev day implied vol: 89%). Co is expected to report earnings early August.
• LCID May 3.5 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 11% (volume: 31.3K, open int: 19.0K, implied vol: ~123%, prev day implied vol: 79%). 1500 contracts traded in a single transaction. Co is expected to report earnings late July.
• CCL May 15 calls (volume: 2070, open int: 28.1K, implied vol: ~38%, prev day implied vol: 35%). Co is expected to report earnings mid-June.

Bearish Put Activity:

• GME May 20 puts are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 33% (volume: 13.3K, open int: 10.6K, implied vol: ~342%, prev day implied vol: 135%). Stock seeing strong gains amid meme interest. Co is expected to report earnings early June.
• NU May 10.5 puts (volume: 6070, open int: 980, implied vol: ~42%, prev day implied vol: 36%). Co is expected to report earnings early August.

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 0.89, VIX: (13.60, +0.00, +0.0%).
This week is options expiration -- Friday, May 17th is the last day to trade May equity options.

Unusual Options Activity Fri 4/12/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity:

• MRSN Aug 5 calls (volume: 3550, open int: 0, implied vol: ~180%, prev day implied vol: 138%). Co is expected to report earnings early May.
• CDE Apr 5.5 calls (volume: 9130, open int: 160, implied vol: ~109%, prev day implied vol: 81%). 7250 contracts traded in a single transaction. Co is confirmed to report earnings May 1 before the open.
• RIG Jun 5 calls (volume: 6020, open int: 10, implied vol: ~71%, prev day implied vol: 64%). 1950 contracts traded in a single transaction. Co is confirmed to report earnings April 29 before the open.

Bearish Put Activity:

• APLD Apr 4 puts are seeing interest with the underlying stock down 7% (volume: 7000, open int: 700, implied vol: ~250%, prev day implied vol: 177%). Co reported earnings last night.
• TEVA Apr 12.5 puts are seeing interest with the underlying stock down 5% (volume: 7020, open int: 0, implied vol: ~44%, prev day implied vol: 34%). 1350 contracts traded in a single transaction. Co is confirmed to report earnings May 8 before the open.

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 0.98, VIX: (18.62, +3.71, +24.8%).
April 19 is options expiration -- the last day to trade April equity options.

Unusual Options Activity Fri 3/15/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity:

• VFC March 14.5 Calls (volume: 2523, open int: 85, implied vol: ~125%, prev day implied vol: 65%). Co is expected to report earnings mid May.
• ARMK March 31 Calls (volume: 2405, open int: 9, implied vol: ~135%, prev day implied vol: 22%). Co is expected to report earnings early May.

Bearish Put Activity:

• Z March 51 Puts are seeing interest with the underlying stock down 15% (volume: 1438, open int: 0, implied vol: ~256%, prev day implied vol: 54%). Co is expected to report earnings early May.
• USFD March 55 Puts (volume: 1250, open int: , implied vol: ~177%, prev day implied vol: 20%). Co is expected to report earnings early May.

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 0.90, VIX: (14.40, +0.65, +4.73%).
March 15 is options expiration -- the last day to trade March equity options.

Unusual Options Activity Tue 3/12/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity:

• GERN March 4 Calls (volume: 4279, open int: 86, implied vol: ~580%, prev day implied vol: 513%). Underlying stock is down 21% in today's session. Co is expected to report earnings early May.
• BEKE March 16 Calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock up 11% (volume: 1388, open int: , implied vol: ~110%, prev day implied vol: 96%). Co reports earnings March 14 before market.

Bearish Put Activity:

• QRTEA April 2 Puts are seeing interest with the underlying stock down 5% (volume: 1736, open int: 0, implied vol: ~185%, prev day implied vol: 111%).
• EDR May 21 Puts (volume: 10000, open int: 0, implied vol: ~46%, prev day implied vol: 39%). Co is expected to report earnings early May.

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 1.03, VIX: (14.06, -1.16, -7.62%).
March 15 is options expiration -- the last day to trade March equity options.

Unusual Options Activity Fri 2/2/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity:

• CVNA Feb 43 calls (volume: 4510, open int: 1120, implied vol: ~125%, prev day implied vol: 93%). Co is expected to report earnings mid-February.
• BILL Feb 78 calls (volume: 2070, open int: 20, implied vol: ~74%, prev day implied vol: 65%). Co is confirmed to report earnings February 8 after the close.
• CVS Feb 75 calls (volume: 4140, open int: 210, implied vol: ~42%, prev day implied vol: 37%). Co is confirmed to report earnings February 7 before the open.
  

Bearish Put Activity:

• CNK Feb 13 puts (volume: 1790, open int: 0, implied vol: ~69%, prev day implied vol: 52%). Co is confirmed to report earnings February 16 before the open.
• MPW Feb 3 puts are seeing interest with the underlying stock down 4% (volume: 40.9K, open int: 6.3K, implied vol: ~101%, prev day implied vol: 97%). 20K traded in a single transaction. Co is expected to report earnings mid-February.
  

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 1.00, VIX: (13.98, +0.10, +0.7%).
February 16 is options expiration -- the last day to trade February equity options.

Unusual Options Activity Thur 2/1/24

The following options are exhibiting notable trading, potentially indicating changing sentiment toward the underlying stocks, and/or potentially representing positioning for increased volatility.

Bullish Call Activity:

• BMY Feb 50 calls are seeing interest ahead of earnings tomorrow before the open (volume: 2020, open int: 550, implied vol: ~97%, prev day implied vol: 80%).
• DHT Jul 13 calls are seeing interest with the underlying stock 5% (volume: 1500, open int: 0, implied vol: ~40%, prev day implied vol: 31%). Co is confirmed to report earnings February 6 after the close.
• iShares Lehman MBS ETF (MBB) Mar 94 calls (volume: 10.0K, open int: 0, implied vol: ~8%, prev day implied vol: 7%). 6000 contracts traded in a single transaction/
  

Bearish Put Activity:

• FITB Feb 31 puts (volume: 2910, open int: 0, implied vol: ~42%, prev day implied vol: 30%). Co is expected to report earnings mid-April.
• CIVI Mar 62.5 puts (volume: 2020, open int: 0, implied vol: ~37%, prev day implied vol: 31%). Co is confirmed to report earnings February 27 after the close.
  

Sentiment: The CBOE Put/Call ratio is currently: 0.92, VIX: (14.05, -0.30, -2.1%).
February 16 is options expiration -- the last day to trade February equity options.