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Unusual Options Activity: Walmart (WMT)

Retail giant Walmart (WMT) is up 43% over the past year, almost doubling the overall performance of the S&P 500. One trader sees further upside for shares in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the October 4 $81 calls. With 18 days until expiration, 23,254 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 105, for a massive 221-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.76 to make the bullish bet. Walmart shares recently traded for ...
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Unusual Options Activity: ZipRecruiter (ZIP)

Staffing and employment service provider ZipRecruiter (ZIP) is down 40% over the past year as jobless claims continue to rise and total open jobs decline. One trader sees shares popping higher into next year. That’s based on the January 2025 $12.50 calls. With 126 days until expiration, 35,895 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 186, for a massive 193-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.20 to make the bullish bet. ZipRecruiter last ...
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Unusual Options Activity: American Airlines Group (AAL)


American Airlines Group (AAL) is down 20% over the past year, as earnings have fizzled as the post-pandemic rebound in travel has petered out. One trader sees shares declining further over the coming weeks. That’s based on the October 11 $10.50 puts. With 29 days until expiration, 26,722 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 372, for a 72-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.38 to make the bearish bet. American Airlines shares ...
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Unusual Options Activity: AT&T (T)

Telecom provider AT&T (T) is up 44% over the past year, more than doubling the return of the S&P 500. One trader sees further upside ahead for shares in the coming weeks. That’s based on the October 25 $21.50 calls. With 44 days until expiration, 4,936 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 115, for a 43-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.63 to make the bullish bet. AT&T shares recently traded for ...
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Unusual Options Activity: EchoStar Corporation (SATS)

Networking technology company EchoStar Corporation (SATS) is up 24% over the past year, about in-line with the overall stock market. One trader sees shares rallying over the coming weeks. That’s based on the October 18 $25 calls. With 38 days until expiration, 7,161 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 107, for a 67-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $1.28 to make the bullish bet. EchoStar shares recently traded for about $22.50, so ...
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Unusual Options Activity: CVR Energy (CVI)

Oil and gas refining company CVR Energy (CVI) is down over 30% in the past year, far underperforming a rallying stock market. One trader sees shares trending lower over the coming weeks. That’s based on the October 18 $22.50 puts. With 39 days until expiration, 8,302 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 113, for a 73-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $1.15 to make the bearish bet. CVR shares recently traded for ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Exelon Corporation (EXC)

Electric utility firm Exelon Corporation (EXC) is down 3% over the past year, although shares have been trending higher since July. One trader sees shares continuing higher into early 2025. That’s based on the January 2025 $41 calls. With 133 days until expiration, 4,373 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 113, for a 39-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.90 to make the bullish bet. Exelon shares recently traded for about $39, ...
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Unusual Options Activity: Carrier Global Corporation (CARR)

Building component producer
Carrier Global Corporation (CARR) is up 29% over the past year, slightly beating the returns of the overall stock market. One trader sees shares trending higher through the middle of next year. That’s based on the June 2025 $85 calls. With 288 days until expiration, 3,509 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 120, for a 29-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $3.10 to make the bullish bet. Carrier shares recently ...
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