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Unusual Activity Report

This daily report focuses on three key components that can lead to market momentum: unusual options activity, insider buying, and institutional sponsorship. By scanning for these signals each day, we uncover potential stock movements driven by notable trades, insider transactions, and institutional investments. Using advanced algorithms and proprietary research methods, we sift through vast amounts of data to identify unique opportunities, offering timely insights highlighting emerging market momentum.

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Standout Options Trades

This section highlights notable options trades reflecting significant sentiment—bullish, bearish, or mixed—characterized by high-dollar-value transactions or large trade sizes exceeding prior open interest. When open interest rises from the previous day, it often indicates the creation of new positions rather than the closing of existing ones, suggesting a fresh outlook on the underlying stock or ETF.

For instance, call buying generally signals an expectation of upward movement, while selling calls suggest the trader anticipates the price will stay below a certain level. Put selling reflects confidence that the price will hold above the strike, implying stability. In contrast, put buying may reveal a bearish outlook or serve as a hedge against a larger bullish position elsewhere.

Note: This report highlights large, unusual options trades identified for their size and potential impact, representing individual sentiment rather than broad market consensus. These trades are informational and are not intended as buy or sell signals. They reflect noteworthy activity observed during the trading day and should be viewed as one part of a broader analysis.

Options Flow Analysis: Trading Day 2025-1-10

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-1-10. Each section highlights significant institutional activity, providing sentiment, key observations, and market expectations based on the data. All numbers represent large block trades likely executed by institutional players, not total-market figures.

Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: The largest bullish sentiment among institutional trades, with significant net premium of $29,393,742. This is driven by substantial put selling activity totaling $44,595,000, far exceeding the $15,405,000 in put premiums bought. Call activity was minimal.
Total Values: Net premium: $29,393,742
Expectations: The data suggests institutional confidence in DLTR’s price stability above certain levels. The put selling activity highlights a robust bullish sentiment.

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls dominated activity with $20,718,121 in premium bought versus $10,167,097 sold, reflecting a strong bullish outlook. Put activity was balanced but leaned bearish, with more puts sold ($25,202,961) than bought ($11,411,838).
Total Values: Net premium: $24,342,147
Expectations: A bullish sentiment underpins the activity, with institutional trades suggesting optimism in TSLA’s potential price appreciation.

Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Significant call buying at $8,606,268, outweighing $2,666,780 in call selling. Put activity was minimal and bullish, with more puts sold ($2,757,580) than bought ($297,180).
Total Values: Net premium: $8,399,888
Expectations: Institutions expect upward movement or stability in CEG, supported by call buying and put selling activity.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying ($7,053,433) compared to call selling ($1,149,091). Put activity showed a bullish tilt, with $535,843 in premiums sold outweighing $326,395 bought.
Total Values: Net premium: $6,113,790
Expectations: Institutional interest is bullish, with expectations of upward momentum or price stability.

Oracle Corporation (ORCL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premiums bought totaled $2,110,987, surpassing $1,327,679 sold. Put activity revealed more selling ($4,813,578) than buying ($292,513), reinforcing a bullish stance.
Total Values: Net premium: $5,304,373
Expectations: Positive sentiment toward ORCL, with trades indicating confidence in price stability above key levels.

Dollar General Corporation (DG)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Minimal call activity and put premiums sold ($3,967,150) outpaced $65,060 bought.
Total Values: Net premium: $3,895,604
Expectations: Sentiment reflects confidence in DG’s price stability, though directional conviction appears moderate.

Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Call premiums bought totaled $5,148,571, with $5,486,043 in put buying and $5,606,002 in put selling, suggesting balanced sentiment.
Total Values: Net premium: $3,295,917
Expectations: The data indicates indecision among institutions, with hedging or balanced positioning likely.

Weibo Corporation (WB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premiums bought totaled $1,335,460, while put premiums sold were $1,204,145, signaling optimism.
Total Values: Net premium: $2,497,605
Expectations: Positive outlook for WB, supported by put selling and call buying.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Calls bought totaled $4,944,080, balanced against $3,679,174 sold. Put activity was similarly balanced, with $4,578,977 in premiums sold and $3,582,661 bought.
Total Values: Net premium: $2,261,222
Expectations: Mixed sentiment, with balanced positioning indicating uncertainty in GOOGL’s near-term direction.

Concluding Observations:

The options flow for January 10, 2025, reveals a predominantly bullish sentiment across the leaderboard, with Dollar Tree (DLTR), Tesla (TSLA), and Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) standing out as clear institutional favorites. These stocks exhibited strong call buying and significant put selling activity, signaling confidence in upward price movement or stability above key levels.

Mixed sentiment was observed in several stocks, including Palantir (PLTR) and Alphabet (GOOGL), where balanced activity between call and put trades suggests hedging or uncertainty about near-term direction.

Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-1-10

This section focuses on unusual trades that stand out on an individual basis. These trades are highlighted for their distinctiveness, reflecting significant activity that diverges from typical market behavior.

TD (TD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity:
Primarily bullish activity with heavy call buying at $55 and $57.5 strikes for March 21 expiration. All trades reflect confidence in upward momentum over the next two months.

Total Values: Total dollar value of trades was approximately $219,000.
Strike Price: Strikes at $55 and $57.5 for March 21 expiration.
Expectations: Spot price ranged from $53.6346 to $54.1. The activity indicates traders anticipate a rally above $57.5 in the coming weeks.

BROS (BROS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity:
Unusually large bullish trade noted in the April 17 expiration $55 strike calls, with open interest exceeding prior levels.

Total Values: Total dollar value of $542,730.
Strike Price: $55 for April 17 expiration.
Expectations: Spot price of $56.885 suggests confidence in a breakout above $55 strike within the next three months.

LBRT (LBRT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity:
Significant call buying at $25 strike for February 21 expiration. Most trades showed size greater than prior open interest, indicating new bullish positions.

Total Values: Total dollar value approximately $450,000.
Strike Price: $25 for February 21 expiration.
Expectations: Spot price around $21.8 reflects strong bullish sentiment anticipating a rally to or above the $25 strike.

Insider Transactions

Each day, insider transactions provide insights into the movements of key executives and shareholders within various companies. These transactions can signal confidence in future performance or a need to liquidate holdings. Today’s report identified the most significant insider purchases and sales, highlighting influential figures and companies that made notable moves.  Let’s take a look at some of today’s standout transactions.

US Insider Purchases

CVR Energy Inc (CVI)
Buyer: Carl C. Icahn (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 878,212 (+1.3%)
Price: USD 18.25
Total Value: USD 16,027,369

Cantor Equity Partners I, Inc. (CEPO)
Buyer: Cantor EP Holdings I, LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 500,000 (+infinity%)
Price: USD 10.00
Total Value: USD 5,000,000

Zymeworks Inc (ZYME)
Buyer: EcoR1 Capital, LLC (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 204,098 (+1.3%)
Price: USD 13.13
Total Value: USD 2,678,990

US Insider Sales

Workday Inc (WDAY)
Seller: David A. Duffield (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 42,503 (-27.2%)
Price: USD 254.67
Total Value: USD 10,824,337

DraftKings Inc (DKNG)
Seller: Paul Liberman (See Remarks, Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 200,000 (-13.0%)
Price: USD 39.00
Total Value: USD 7,800,000

Zoom Video Communications Inc (ZM)
Seller: Eric S. Yuan (Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 33,751 (-49.3%)
Price: USD 78.69
Total Value: USD 2,655,809

Rush Street Interactive Inc (RSI)
Seller: Richard Todd Schwartz (Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 149,605 (-6.5%)
Price: USD 14.61
Total Value: USD 2,185,654

Broadcom Inc (AVGO)
Seller: Eddy W. Hartenstein (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 4,000 (-7.9%)
Price: USD 229.64
Total Value: USD 918,548

CDN Insider Purchases

Sprott Inc (SII)
Buyer: Whitney George (Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 12,600 (+1.0%)
Price: USD 41.40
Total Value: USD 521,665

Salazar Resources Ltd (SRL)
Buyer: Hui Wu (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,170,000 (+42.1%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 81,900

Lavras Gold Corp (LGC)
Buyer: Rostislav Christov Raykov (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 45,000 (+0.7%)
Price: CAD 2.17
Total Value: CAD 97,650

Coppernico Metals Inc (CPPMF)
Buyer: Keenan Jennings (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 105,999 (+24.9%)
Price: USD 0.19
Total Value: USD 20,140

CDN Insider Sales

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (AEM)
Seller: Guy Gosselin (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 22,500 (-30.5%)
Price: CAD 121.80
Total Value: CAD 2,740,500

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ)
Seller: Mark Allen Stainthorpe (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 27,000
Price: CAD 47.84
Total Value: CAD 1,291,680

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ)
Seller: Troy John Peter Andersen (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 19,000
Price: CAD 47.45
Total Value: CAD 901,607

Nuvista Energy Ltd (NVA)
Seller: Joshua Thomas Truba (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 28,759 (-19.8%)
Price: CAD 14.04
Total Value: CAD 403,776

Peyto Exploration & Development Corp (PEY)
Seller: Tavis Aaron Carlson (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 20,000 (-53.2%)
Price: CAD 17.49
Total Value: CAD 349,800

Institutional Spotlight: Key Updates on Institutional Sponsorship

Institutional investors have demonstrated heightened activity over the past seven days, with significant stakes across sectors such as healthcare, biotechnology, real estate, and specialty markets. The disclosed transactions highlight confidence in both growth opportunities and niche industries. Below is a detailed breakdown of the most notable activity:

Durable Capital Partners LP, led by Henry Ellenbogen, disclosed a commanding 9.90% ownership in OM, representing 26,609,101 shares as of January 10, 2025. This large position signals confidence in the company’s potential growth trajectory. Similarly, Beryl Capital Management LLC, managed by David Witkin, announced 6,359,570 shares in RVNC, representing 6.10% ownership.

Silver Point Capital LP, under Edward Mule, secured an 11.40% ownership in CPPTL with 8,565,083 shares, marking a strong commitment to this equity. In a smaller but notable transaction, Iridian Asset Management LLC (Todd Raker) holds 10% ownership in KPLT, amounting to 439,457 shares. Meanwhile, Tenor Capital Management Co LP (Robin Shah) disclosed a 5.10% stake in Roman DBDR Acquisition Corp. II, with 1,010,000 shares held.

Activist investor Carl Icahn solidified his commanding influence over IEP with an 86.43% ownership stake, totaling 450,788,170 shares. This remains the most dominant holding disclosed during this reporting period.

In biotechnology, MPM Oncology Impact Management LP, led by Ansbert Gadicke, reported a substantial position in CNTX, holding 14,705,882 shares and achieving the largest single equity stake of the week at 16.40% ownership. Perceptive Advisors LLC (Joseph Edelman) disclosed a 9.90% stake in TRAW, with 386,555 shares, while First Light Asset Management LLC (Matt Arens) revealed 4,625,680 shares in AXGN, translating to 10.51% ownership.

Millennium Management LLC (Israel Englander) showcased a diversified strategy with holdings across multiple equities, including 1,530,646 shares in FLGT (5% ownership) and 7,076,856 shares in AIV, also representing 5% ownership.

Additional key transactions include:

• Shah Capital Management, led by Himanshu Shah, increased its stake in CHR to 1,614,921 shares (15.70% ownership).
• Frazier Life Sciences Public Fund LP (James Brush) disclosed 575,892 shares in PVLA (5.10% ownership).
• Biotechnology Value Fund LP, under Mark Lampert, acquired 11,764,000 shares in RAPT, reflecting 8.70% ownership.
• AllianceBernstein LP, managed by Seth Bernstein, revealed 10,819,326 shares in TREX, equivalent to 10.10% ownership.

In other sectors, Newtyn Management LLC (Noah Levy) disclosed 700,000 shares in IPXX, representing 8.30% ownership, while Skylands Capital LLC (Charles Paquelet) reported 2,781,622 shares in CTSO (5.10% ownership). Point72 Asset Management LP, led by Steve Cohen, revealed 2,701,560 shares in ENTX, representing 6.80% ownership.

Institutional Momentum Watchlists

(Stocks are sorted to highlight those with the strongest momentum at the time of the scan)

Welcome to the Institutional Momentum Watchlist, an exclusive feature for our members. This list highlights stocks that have recently caught the attention of institutional investors, either through new purchases or significant additions. These stocks are selected based on promising technical setups that suggest potential momentum. Our systematic approach filters for opportunities where institutional sponsorship aligns with favorable technical conditions, offering a unique edge in your trading strategy. Keep an eye on this watchlist as we update it each weekend with the latest insights from the market.

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US Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – US – Institutional – 2025-01-12

DBVT, CEG, AXGN, VVOS, HOOK, STI, STIM, IVDA, RPRX, BSGM, DAL, ECX, PENG, TLSI, ASC, MURA, INSW, CMTL, ANF, CEE, ARIS, PRM, SHIP, BKYI, NVGS, FIVE, CACI, VST, MEG, ALLT, UAL, FTAI, SDS, TTEK, APD, UGL, RSSS, TGT, AGX, RYAN, GRCE, PHX, LNTH, ONON, MP, VITL, CVX, HES, XPOF, BROS, RRC, FROG, MDGL, KTOS, VIK, IESC, HROW, ZS, FINV, JILL, WMT, WSM, YPF, CRS, CLS, SKX, VEON, CRDO, YEXT, VRNS, COST, DOCU, PR, DBB, SNOW, SPR, AMRK, NRG, META, FBTC, KGS, NEXT, SLV, PLNT, PSN, LUV, HD, USDU, INSE, ISRG, GMED, TSM, TWN, BP, AJG, RVPH, UUP, PCF, BURL, LFST, ACI, CHWY, FORM, ARMK, CLM, HPE, SANM, CRC, GEV, BA, IGHG, LTH, CAPN, GPOR, BOXX, GPI, UAN, CIEN

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-01-12

GPV.V, ATZ.TO, TWM.TO, URC.TO, ALS.TO, LUG.TO, SU.TO, BB.TO, YGR.TO, CGG.TO, AIM.TO, IMO.TO, WRN.TO, OBE.TO, TD.TO, PD.TO, TAL.TO, EQX.TO, ALA.TO, IAU.TO, TIH.TO, QBR/B.TO, CLS.TO, VHI.TO, GLXY.TO, CNQ.TO, ARTG.V, CJ.TO, PHX.TO, CVE.TO, TVE.TO, CAS.TO, VET.TO, ATH.TO, FNV.TO, BNE.TO, TOT.TO, FRU.TO, AGI.TO, GFL.TO

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