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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.

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 2026-1-2

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2026-1-2. 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.

Note: This report highlights institutional block option flow based on net premium. Strike prices and expiration dates are not available with block data.

Strategy Inc (MSTR)
Sentiment: Bullish – significant put selling dominance
Options Activity: Institutions focused on aggressive put selling to collect premiums, alongside notable call buying indicating directional optimism.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $7,908,259, call premium sold at $2,989,201, put premium bought at $334,724,938, premium collected from puts sold at $389,512,205, resulting in net premium of $59,706,325.
Analysis: The data reflects strong institutional confidence through substantial net put selling and call buying premiums, pointing to expectations of price stability or upside without external inferences.

lululemon athletica inc. (LULU)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant put selling activity
Options Activity: Institutions emphasized put selling for premium income, with minimal call and put buying suggesting income-focused strategies.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $987,665, call premium sold at $5,493,850, put premium bought at $54,776,750, premium collected from puts sold at $50,270,565.
Analysis: Net premium positivity arises from balanced put flows but skewed toward selling, highlighting institutional positioning for potential appreciation based solely on the figures.

Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN)
Sentiment: Bullish – robust put selling with call support
Options Activity: Heavy emphasis on put selling to generate income, complemented by call buying that outpaced selling, indicating bullish institutional intent.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $2,553,886, call premium sold at $507,915, put premium bought at $42,448,787, premium collected from puts sold at $86,532,309, resulting in net premium of $46,129,493.
Analysis: The flows show clear net bullishness from dominant put premium collection and net call buying, reflecting data-driven institutional optimism.

NIKE, Inc. (NKE)
Sentiment: Bullish – strong put selling flows
Options Activity: Institutions engaged in significant put selling for premium capture, with call activities showing buying slightly exceeding selling.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $2,343,689, call premium sold at $1,775,996, put premium bought at $11,571,414, premium collected from puts sold at $52,038,433, resulting in net premium of $41,034,712.
Analysis: Positive net premium is driven by substantial put selling over buying, combined with modest net call premiums, indicating favorable institutional views per the data.

Arm Holdings plc – Depositary Receipt (Common Stock) (ARM)
Sentiment: Bullish – overwhelming put selling bias
Options Activity: Predominant put selling to collect premiums, with very limited call and put buying suggesting targeted income generation.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $418,076, call premium sold at $2,500, put premium bought at $4,256,000, premium collected from puts sold at $38,390,000, resulting in net premium of $34,549,576.
Analysis: The figures demonstrate strong bullish sentiment through high put premium collection far exceeding other activities, based strictly on the provided aggregates.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)
Sentiment: Bullish – intense call buying leadership
Options Activity: Institutions drove heavy call buying for directional exposure, supported by put selling that outpaced buying, blending speculation and income.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $33,497,160, call premium sold at $6,010,538, put premium bought at $9,926,047, premium collected from puts sold at $13,339,902, resulting in net premium of $30,900,477.
Analysis: Net positivity stems from dominant call buying premiums and net put selling, illustrating institutional leanings toward upside as shown in the data.

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)
Sentiment: Bullish – aggressive put premium collection
Options Activity: Focus on put selling to secure income, with minimal call activities and put buying significantly trailing selling.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $35,983, call premium sold at $15,982, put premium bought at $15,097,082, premium collected from puts sold at $45,846,565, resulting in net premium of $30,769,484.
Analysis: The data highlights bullish flows via substantial net put premiums collected, with balanced but low call involvement.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited – Depositary Receipt (Common Stock) (TSM)
Sentiment: Bullish – balanced call and put selling edge
Options Activity: Institutions pursued call and put selling for premium income, with buying activities lower across both, indicating hedging with bullish tilt.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $2,772,879, call premium sold at $2,344,088, put premium bought at $5,220,966, premium collected from puts sold at $28,800,470, resulting in net premium of $24,008,295.
Analysis: Positive net arises from put selling dominance and near-balanced calls, reflecting institutional positioning as per the aggregates.

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant income from put sales
Options Activity: Heavy put selling for premium generation, with negligible call buying and moderate put buying.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $500, call premium sold at $72,540, put premium bought at $8,824,772, premium collected from puts sold at $32,264,250, resulting in net premium of $23,367,438.
Analysis: Flows indicate bullishness through significant put premium collection outweighing buying, based on the data provided.

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
Sentiment: Bullish – substantial call buying flows
Options Activity: Institutions emphasized extensive call buying for leverage, with put activities showing selling slightly exceeding buying.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $75,718,918, call premium sold at $55,265,701, put premium bought at $16,525,052, premium collected from puts sold at $15,843,707, resulting in net premium of $19,771,872.
Analysis: The aggregates show net bullish sentiment from high call net premiums despite close put balances.

Intel Corporation (INTC)
Sentiment: Bullish – strong call directional buying
Options Activity: Focus on call buying for upside exposure, complemented by put selling that generated additional income.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $23,360,802, call premium sold at $8,659,392, put premium bought at $1,305,320, premium collected from puts sold at $1,833,064, resulting in net premium of $15,229,154.
Analysis: Positive net premium is led by dominant call buying, with supportive put selling as indicated in the figures.

Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying with put support
Options Activity: Institutions engaged in heavy call buying, paired with put selling for income, showing speculative bullishness.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $23,945,786, call premium sold at $8,068,925, put premium bought at $1,501,670, premium collected from puts sold at $14,375,191.
Analysis: Data reflects bullish lean through net call premiums and put selling, without further inferences.

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS)
Sentiment: Bullish – call-focused institutional activity
Options Activity: Predominant call buying for directional plays, with put selling adding to premium income.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $12,800,360, call premium sold at $2,149,197, put premium bought at $183,100, premium collected from puts sold at $402,120, resulting in net premium of $10,870,183.
Analysis: Net positivity driven by strong call net and modest put selling, per the provided data.

Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying dominance
Options Activity: Institutions prioritized call buying, with limited put activities favoring selling for income.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $11,426,804, call premium sold at $1,799,676, put premium bought at $93,375, premium collected from puts sold at $234,625, resulting in net premium of $9,768,378.
Analysis: The figures show bullish flows from high net call premiums and minor put support.

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)
Sentiment: Bullish – mixed call and put income strategies
Options Activity: Balanced call buying and selling, but with put selling providing significant premium collection.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $5,597,007, call premium sold at $2,231,708, put premium bought at $1,199,936, premium collected from puts sold at $7,034,680, resulting in net premium of $9,200,043.
Analysis: Positive net from net call buying and put selling, indicating institutional bullishness in the data.

Baidu, Inc. – Depositary Receipt (Common Stock) (BIDU)
Sentiment: Bullish – heavy call premium inflows
Options Activity: Strong call buying for speculation, with put activities minimal and favoring selling.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $14,224,874, call premium sold at $4,551,295, put premium bought at $588,789, premium collected from puts sold at $82,502, resulting in net premium of $9,167,292.
Analysis: Bullish sentiment evident in dominant call net premiums, as shown.

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)
Sentiment: Bullish – directional call emphasis
Options Activity: Institutions focused on call buying, supported by put selling for additional income.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $11,379,212, call premium sold at $2,652,362, put premium bought at $391,588, premium collected from puts sold at $602,500, resulting in net premium of $8,937,762.
Analysis: Data points to bullish positioning via net call and put selling premiums.

The Home Depot, Inc. (HD)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling for stability
Options Activity: Limited call activity, but heavy put selling to collect premiums indicating confidence.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $20,536, call premium sold at $8,999,000, put premium bought at $17,834,000, premium collected from puts sold at $8,855,536.
Analysis: Net positive from put selling despite call selling, reflecting bullish data flows.

Oklo Inc. (OKLO)
Sentiment: Bullish – income-oriented put sales
Options Activity: Emphasis on put selling for premium generation, with call buying providing directional support.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $424,765, call premium sold at $256, put premium bought at $500,660, premium collected from puts sold at $6,426,984, resulting in net premium of $6,350,833.
Analysis: Bullish net driven by strong put premium collection, per aggregates.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited – Depositary Receipt (Common Stock) (BABA)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying with put balance
Options Activity: Institutions pursued call buying, with put selling slightly exceeding buying for income.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $9,625,881, call premium sold at $5,310,128, put premium bought at $486,439, premium collected from puts sold at $1,360,685, resulting in net premium of $5,189,999.
Analysis: Positive flows from net call premiums and modest put selling.

GraniteShares ETF Trust – GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF (NVDL)
Sentiment: Bullish – pure call buying focus
Options Activity: Exclusive call buying by institutions, signaling leveraged upside interest.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $5,470,070, resulting in net premium of $5,470,070.
Analysis: Data shows unopposed bullish sentiment through call premiums only.

Direxion Shares ETF Trust – Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL)
Sentiment: Bullish – call and put selling mix
Options Activity: Call buying outperformed selling, with put selling adding premium income for bullish leverage.
Key Totals: Call premium bought at $4,655,269, call premium sold at $2,382,239, put premium bought at $178,750, premium collected from puts sold at $626,396, resulting in net premium of $2,720,676.
Analysis: Net bullishness from combined net call and put selling premiums, as indicated.

Tickers: MSTR, LULU, COIN, NKE, ARM, MU, UNH, TSM, SBUX, NVDA, INTC, BE, ASTS, AVGO, HOOD, BIDU, LRCX, HD, OKLO, BABA, NVDL, SOXL

Important Note: The numbers above only represent aggregate figures of large block trades made by institutions. They are not total-market figures and should not be interpreted as such.

Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2026-1-2

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.

Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (GRRR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple buys of February 20, 2026 $15 calls (in-the-money, spot ~$12), with several trades where size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid across trades ranging ~$38,000 to $67,000 per trade.
Strike Price: $15.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls struck in-the-money, establishing new long positions with forty-nine days to expiration as multiple trades exceeded prior open interest.

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sale of February 20, 2026 $110 puts (slightly out-of-the-money, spot ~$111). Trade size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected ~$6,488,750.
Strike Price: $110.
Analysis: Seller collected substantial premium on puts struck slightly below spot price, establishing new short positioning with forty-nine days to expiration as trade size exceeded prior open interest.

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sale of February 20, 2026 $32 puts (slightly out-of-the-money, spot ~$32.57). Trade size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected ~$2,700,000.
Strike Price: $32.
Analysis: Seller collected premium on puts struck slightly below spot price, establishing new short positioning with forty-nine days to expiration as trade size exceeded prior open interest.

Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Buys of January 23, 2026 $18.5 calls (in-the-money, spot ~$18.045). Trades size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ~$240,000 to $241,200 per trade.
Strike Price: $18.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls struck in-the-money, establishing new long positions with twenty-one days to expiration as trades exceeded prior open interest.

Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Buys of June 18, 2026 $105 calls (out-of-the-money, spot ~$93). Trades size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ranging ~$662,285 to $4,538,480.
Strike Price: $105.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls struck above spot price, establishing new long positions with one hundred sixty-seven days to expiration as trades exceeded prior open interest.

USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple buys of February 20, 2026 $15 calls (in-the-money, spot ~$12.9) and January 16, 2026 $16.5 calls (out-of-the-money, spot ~$13.09). Several trades size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ranging ~$8,690 to $67,850 per trade.
Strike Price: $15 and $16.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls, some struck in-the-money and others out-of-the-money, establishing new long positions with fourteen to forty-nine days to expiration as multiple trades exceeded prior open interest.

Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sale of February 20, 2026 $22 puts (near spot ~$22.02). Trade size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected ~$2,700,000.
Strike Price: $22.
Analysis: Seller collected premium on puts struck near spot price, establishing new short positioning with forty-nine days to expiration as trade size exceeded prior open interest.

Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Buys of March 20, 2026 $16 calls (in-the-money, spot ~$14.5). Several trades size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ranging ~$50,407 to $166,400.
Strike Price: $16.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls struck in-the-money, establishing new long positions with seventy-seven days to expiration as multiple trades exceeded prior open interest.

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Buys of February 20, 2026 $49 calls (in-the-money, spot ~$46.57). Trades size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ranging ~$255,000 to $1,050,580.
Strike Price: $49.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls struck in-the-money, establishing new long positions with forty-nine days to expiration as trades exceeded prior open interest.

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Buy of April 17, 2026 $450 calls (slightly out-of-the-money, spot ~$454.77). Trade size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ~$2,250,000.
Strike Price: $450.
Analysis: Buyer paid premium for calls struck slightly below spot price, establishing new long positioning with one hundred five days to expiration as trade size exceeded prior open interest.

Fermi Inc. (FRMI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sale of February 20, 2026 $10 puts (out-of-the-money, spot ~$9.02). Trade size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected ~$916,575.
Strike Price: $10.
Analysis: Seller collected premium on puts struck above spot price, establishing new short positioning with forty-nine days to expiration as trade size exceeded prior open interest.

Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple buys of February 20, 2026 $15 calls (out-of-the-money, spot ~$11.03).
Total Values: Premium paid ranging ~$25,308 to $54,454 per trade.
Strike Price: $15.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls struck above spot price, establishing long positions with forty-nine days to expiration.

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Buys of February 20, 2026 $43 calls (in-the-money, spot ~$40.825). Trades size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ranging ~$68,000 to $304,669.
Strike Price: $43.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls struck in-the-money, establishing new long positions with forty-nine days to expiration as multiple trades exceeded prior open interest.

Oklo Inc. (OKLO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sales of February 13, 2026 $75 puts (slightly out-of-the-money, spot ~$76.35). Trades size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected ranging ~$869,384 to $871,100.
Strike Price: $75.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium on puts struck slightly below spot price, establishing new short positioning with forty-two days to expiration as trades exceeded prior open interest.

STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Buy of January 21, 2028 $30 calls (in-the-money, spot ~$27.35). Trade size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ~$168,000.
Strike Price: $30.
Analysis: Buyer paid premium for calls struck in-the-money, establishing new long positioning with seven hundred forty-nine days to expiration as trade size exceeded prior open interest.

Cameco Corporation (CCJ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sales of January 15, 2027 $90 puts (deep out-of-the-money, spot ~$98.4). Trades size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected ranging ~$547,950 to $553,570.
Strike Price: $90.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium on puts struck well below spot price, establishing new short positioning with three hundred seventy-eight days to expiration as trades exceeded prior open interest.

JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Buys of June 18, 2026 $6 calls (out-of-the-money, spot ~$4.585). Trades size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ranging ~$83,615 to $87,500.
Strike Price: $6.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls struck above spot price, establishing new long positions with one hundred sixty-seven days to expiration as trades exceeded prior open interest.

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple buys of March 20, 2026 calls at strikes $40, $44, $50, $75 (all deep out-of-the-money, spot ~$81-82).
Total Values: Premium paid ranging ~$856,250 to $1,066,010 per trade.
Strike Price: $40 to $75.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls struck well below spot price, establishing long positions with seventy-seven days to expiration.

Symbotic Inc. (SYM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Buy of May 15, 2026 $105 calls (out-of-the-money, spot ~$64.81). Trade size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ~$152,880.
Strike Price: $105.
Analysis: Buyer paid premium for calls struck above spot price, establishing new long positioning with one hundred thirty-three days to expiration as trade size exceeded prior open interest.

Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Buy of January 9, 2026 $78 calls (slightly out-of-the-money, spot ~$82.475). Trade size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ~$501,490.
Strike Price: $78.
Analysis: Buyer paid premium for calls struck slightly below spot price, establishing new long positioning with seven days to expiration as trade size exceeded prior open interest.

Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Buys of January 30, 2026 $74 calls (in-the-money, spot ~$68.3). Trades size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ranging ~$50,368 to $127,652.
Strike Price: $74.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls struck in-the-money, establishing new long positions with twenty-eight days to expiration as trades exceeded prior open interest.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Sentiment: Mixed (spread trade)
Options Activity: Sale of January 16, 2026 $222.5 puts and buy of $232.5 calls (puts near spot ~$221.22, calls out-of-the-money). Trades size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Net premium paid ~$96,424 (call) / collected ~$423,300 (put).
Strike Price: $222.5 put / $232.5 call.
Analysis: Trader collected premium on puts struck near spot while paying premium for calls struck above, establishing new positioning with fourteen days to expiration as trades exceeded prior open interest.

TeraWulf Inc. (WULF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sales of February 20, 2026 $12 puts (slightly out-of-the-money, spot ~$12.56). Trades size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected ranging ~$444,500 to $672,000.
Strike Price: $12.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium on puts struck slightly below spot price, establishing new short positioning with forty-nine days to expiration as trades exceeded prior open interest.

VICI Properties Inc. (VICI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sale of June 18, 2026 $27.5 puts (slightly out-of-the-money, spot ~$28.225). Trade size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected ~$70,470.
Strike Price: $27.5.
Analysis: Seller collected premium on puts struck slightly below spot price, establishing new short positioning with one hundred sixty-seven days to expiration as trade size exceeded prior open interest.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Buy of July 17, 2026 $140 calls (in-the-money, spot ~$122.535). Trade size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ~$554,320.
Strike Price: $140.
Analysis: Buyer paid premium for calls struck in-the-money, establishing new long positioning with one hundred ninety-six days to expiration as trade size exceeded prior open interest.

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sale of February 20, 2026 $19 puts (slightly out-of-the-money, spot ~$19.445). Trade size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected ~$1,539,000.
Strike Price: $19.
Analysis: Seller collected premium on puts struck slightly below spot price, establishing new short positioning with forty-nine days to expiration as trade size exceeded prior open interest.

JFrog Ltd. (FROG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Buys of February 20, 2026 $62.5 calls (in-the-money, spot ~$58.59) and January 16, 2026 $57.5 calls (slightly out-of-the-money, spot ~$58.14). Trades size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ranging ~$104,000 to $347,304.
Strike Price: $57.5 and $62.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls, one struck in-the-money and one slightly below spot, establishing new long positions with fourteen to forty-nine days to expiration as trades exceeded prior open interest.

Critical Metals Corp. (CRML)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sales of January 16, 2026 $7 puts (slightly out-of-the-money, spot ~$8.135). Trades size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected ranging ~$7,854 to $22,106.
Strike Price: $7.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium on puts struck below spot price, establishing new short positioning with fourteen days to expiration as trades exceeded prior open interest.

Tickers: GRRR, HOOD, HIMS, CDE, BE, USAR, RGTI, OSCR, SOXL, CRWD, FRMI, LCID, VZ, OKLO, STM, CCJ, JBLU, ASTS, SYM, UBER, BBY, AMD, WULF, VICI, XOM, RIVN, FROG, CRML

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

Butler National Corp (BUKS)
Buyer: Joseph Patrick Daly (Non-Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 2,678 (+0.1%)
Price: US$3.04
Total Value: US$8,141.12

W. R. Berkley Corp (WRB)
Buyer: Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co Ltd (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 237,734 (+0.5%)
Price: US$69.35
Total Value: US$16,486,306.11

F&G Annuities & Life Inc (FG)
Buyer: Christopher O. Blunt (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+0.4%)
Price: US$29.56
Total Value: US$147,800.00

Highwater Ethanol LLC (HEOL)
Buyer: Ronald Eric Jorgenson (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 4 (+25.0%)
Price: US$12,000.00
Total Value: US$48,000.00

LTC Properties Inc (LTC)
Buyer: David M. Boitano (EVP & CIO)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+24.2%)
Price: US$34.58
Total Value: US$172,900.00

LTC Properties Inc (LTC)
Buyer: David M. Boitano (EVP & CIO)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+32.0%)
Price: US$34.30
Total Value: US$171,500.00

First Guaranty Bancshares Inc (FGBI)
Buyer: Edgar R. Smith III (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 208,996 (+63.7%)
Price: US$5.40
Total Value: US$1,128,578.40

First Guaranty Bancshares Inc (FGBI)
Buyer: Marshall T. Reynolds (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 46,297 (+2.4%)
Price: US$5.40
Total Value: US$250,003.80

First Guaranty Bancshares Inc (FGBI)
Buyer: Bruce McAnally (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 92,600 (+44.6%)
Price: US$5.40
Total Value: US$500,040.00

Joby Aviation Inc (JOBY)
Buyer: Michael N. Thompson Jr. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 550 (+inf%)
Price: US$13.24
Total Value: US$7,282.00

Cocrystal Pharma Inc (COCP)
Buyer: Phillip Frost MD et al (Non-Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+2.8%)
Price: US$0.95
Total Value: US$47,275.00

Science Applications International Corp (SAIC)
Buyer: Srinivas Attili (EVP, Civilian)
Shares Purchased: 100 (+0.7%)
Price: US$101.26
Total Value: US$10,126.00

Sunrise Realty Trust Inc (SUNS)
Buyer: Leonard M. Tannenbaum (Executive Chairman, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+20.6%)
Price: US$9.40
Total Value: US$940,000.00

Net 1 UEPS Technologies Inc (UEPS)
Buyer: Ali Mazanderani (Executive Chairman)
Shares Purchased: 1,800,000 (+342.8%)
Price: US$5.00
Total Value: US$9,000,000.00

Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp (PHIO)
Buyer: Robert J. Bitterman (Chairman, President & CEO)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+1.7%)
Price: US$1.03
Total Value: US$5,150.00

Onfolio Holdings Inc (ONFO)
Buyer: Dominic Benjamin James Wells (CEO, CRO, Chair of Board)
Shares Purchased: 14,793 (+1.2%)
Price: US$0.73
Total Value: US$10,784.10

Universal Security Instruments Inc (UUU)
Buyer: Milton C. Ault III (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,360 (+2.1%)
Price: US$4.93
Total Value: US$16,579.92

DPW Holdings Inc (DPW)
Buyer: Milton C. Ault III (Executive Chairman, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 48,800 (+22.2%)
Price: US$0.18
Total Value: US$8,964.56

DPW Holdings Inc (DPW)
Buyer: Milton C. Ault III (Executive Chairman, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,000,000 (+66.7%)
Price: US$0.18
Total Value: US$182,900.00

US Insider Sales

Janux Therapeutics Inc (JANX)
Seller: David Alan Campbell (President and CEO)
Shares Sold: 8,072 (-2.8%)
Price: US$13.73
Total Value: US$110,828.56

Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc (AVAH)
Seller: Jeff Shaner (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Sold: 29,357 (-1.2%)
Price: US$7.85
Total Value: US$230,311.54

ARCA Biopharma Inc (ABIO)
Seller: Laura Lee Sandler (Chief Operating Officer)
Shares Sold: 8,748 (-4.0%)
Price: US$28.17
Total Value: US$246,396.17

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc (XENE)
Seller: Ian Mortimer (President & CEO)
Shares Sold: 37,938 (-82.5%)
Price: US$44.40
Total Value: US$1,684,447.20

Zscaler Inc (ZS)
Seller: James A. Beer (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 653 (-15.8%)
Price: US$226.72
Total Value: US$148,048.16

Cytokinetics Inc (CYTK)
Seller: Andrew Callos (EVP, Chief Commercial Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,798 (-3.5%)
Price: US$62.60 (weighted)
Total Value: US$112,584.77

OneMain Holdings Inc (OMF)
Seller: Douglas H. Shulman (President & CEO)
Shares Sold: 57,500 (-27.2%)
Price: US$68.42 (weighted)
Total Value: US$3,933,789.50

UWM Holdings Corp (UWMC)
Seller: Mat Ishbia (President and CEO, Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 632,874 (-9.1%)
Price: US$4.42
Total Value: US$2,797,303.08

United Therapeutics Corp (UTHR)
Seller: Paul A. Mahon (EVP & General Counsel)
Shares Sold: 8,300 (-18.0%)
Price: US$485.80 (weighted)
Total Value: US$3,931,076.31

C3.ai Inc (AI)
Seller: Stephen Bradley Ehikian (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Sold: 234,918 (-20.3%)
Price: US$13.56
Total Value: US$3,185,488.08

CoreWeave Inc (CRWV)
Seller: Michael N. Intrator (CEO and President, Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 161,527
Price: US$72.47 (weighted)
Total Value: US$11,664,514.52

Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc (AVAH)
Seller: Multiple Officers (Executive Management Group)
Shares Sold: 84,571
Price: US$8.18
Total Value: US$691,596.28

Axsome Therapeutics Inc (AXSM)
Seller: Mark E. Saad (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 37,577
Price: US$165.18
Total Value: US$6,206,968.86

Enact Holdings Inc (ACT)
Seller: Genworth Holdings, Inc. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 908,673 (-0.8%)
Price: US$39.47
Total Value: US$35,863,960.30

Intuit Inc (INTU)
Seller: Scott D. Cook (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,402
Price: US$668.02
Total Value: US$936,564.04

Prosperity Bancshares Inc (PB)
Seller: Ned S. Holmes (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,100 (-1.3%)
Price: US$69.38 (weighted)
Total Value: US$76,314.73

Kewaunee Scientific Corp (KEQU)
Seller: Thomas David Hull III (President and CEO)
Shares Sold: 629 (-1.8%)
Price: US$37.66
Total Value: US$23,688.14

CDN Insider Purchases

Zena Mining Corp (ZCC.H)
Buyer: Darren Murvin Pylot (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 653,334 (+24.9%)
Price: CA$0.15
Total Value: CA$98,000.10

Tourmaline Oil Corp (TOU)
Buyer: Mike Rose (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 2,500 (+0.0%)
Price: CA$60.65
Total Value: CA$151,625.00

Tier One Silver Inc (TSLV)
Buyer: Ivan Bebek (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+0.7%)
Price: CA$0.19
Total Value: CA$9,500.00

Stantec Inc (STN)
Buyer: Marie-Lucie Morin (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 132 (+18.0%)
Price: CA$131.03
Total Value: CA$17,295.96

Stantec Inc (STN)
Buyer: Shelley Ann Marie Brown (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 282 (+5.7%)
Price: CA$131.01
Total Value: CA$36,944.82

Stantec Inc (STN)
Buyer: Douglas Keith Ammerman (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 497 (+1.2%)
Price: CA$130.80
Total Value: CA$65,009.54

Rio2 Ltd
Buyer: Kathryn Johnson (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 14,859 (+1.9%)
Price: CA$3.46
Total Value: CA$51,412.14

Microbix Biosystems Inc (MBX)
Buyer: Martin Marino (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 30,000 (+1.7%)
Price: CA$0.24
Total Value: CA$7,200.00

Bayhorse Silver Inc (BHS)
Buyer: Graeme O’Neill (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 250,000 (+2.1%)
Price: CA$0.06
Total Value: CA$15,000.00

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (AX.UN)
Buyer: Samir Aziz Manji (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 35,400 (+0.9%)
Price: CA$8.09
Total Value: CA$286,410.78

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (AX.UN)
Buyer: Salim Manji (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 35,400 (+0.9%)
Price: CA$8.09
Total Value: CA$286,410.78

First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FM)
Buyer: Kathleen Applegate Hogenson (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,065 (+1.8%)
Price: CA$36.42
Total Value: CA$38,787.62

Galantas Gold Corporation
Buyer: George Arthur Duguay (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 500,000 (+1339.3%)
Price: CA$0.08
Total Value: CA$40,000.00

Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF)
Buyer: Kevin Strain (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,084 (+1.1%)
Price: CA$85.67
Total Value: CA$264,206.28

Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF)
Buyer: Daniel Fishbein (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,423 (+1.1%)
Price: CA$85.67
Total Value: CA$121,908.41

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM)
Buyer: Harry Kenneth Culham (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,729 (+6.9%)
Price: CA$98.04
Total Value: CA$169,507.01

Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust (MRT.UN)
Buyer: Morguard Corporation (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 147,040 (+0.8%)
Price: CA$6.18
Total Value: CA$908,501.34

Sonoro Gold Corp (SGO)
Buyer: Kenneth MacLeod (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,000,000 (+13.3%)
Price: CA$0.20
Total Value: CA$400,000.00

Viva Gold Corp (VAU)
Buyer: Dundee Corporation (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 5,240,956 (+18.1%)
Price: CA$0.16
Total Value: CA$838,552.96

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd (IVN)
Seller: CITIC Metal Africa Investments Limited (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 350,000
Price: CA$15.71
Total Value: CA$5,497,870.00

CDN Insider Sales

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp
Seller: Todd Burdick (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 66,482 (-24.2%)
Price: CA$22.57
Total Value: CA$1,500,591.81

Tecsys Inc (TCS)
Seller: David Brereton (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,000 (-0.1%)
Price: CA$31.00
Total Value: CA$31,000.00

Emera Inc (EMA)
Seller: Scott Carlyle Balfour (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-56.4%)
Price: CA$67.75
Total Value: CA$677,500.00

Cybeats Technologies Inc (CYBT)
Seller: SCRYB INC. (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 9,846,000 (-13.2%)
Price: CA$0.12
Total Value: CA$1,181,520.00

Talon Metals Corp
Seller: Mark Groulx (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 500,000 (-84.0%)
Price: CA$0.61
Total Value: CA$305,450.00

Pan American Silver Corp (PAAS)
Seller: Gillian Winckler (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 2,000 (-10.4%)
Price: CA$72.21
Total Value: CA$144,418.00

Silvercorp Metals Inc (SVM)
Seller: Yikang Liu (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 9,999 (-8.1%)
Price: CA$11.84
Total Value: CA$118,388.16

Leon’s Furniture Ltd (LNF)
Seller: John Andrew Cooney (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 2,200 (-4.0%)
Price: CA$28.00
Total Value: CA$61,600.00

PesoRama Inc (PESO)
Seller: Sumesh Paul Pathak (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 160,000 (-21.8%)
Price: CA$0.33
Total Value: CA$53,488.00

Institutional Spotlight: January 2, 2026

MRT (Marti Technologies)
DLD Asset Management LP, led by Mark Friedman, reported ownership of 8,160,068 shares, representing 9.99% ownership. The filing reflects a significant institutional position and confirms continued exposure at a near-10% ownership threshold.

KPLT (Katapult Holdings)
Iridian Asset Management LLC, managed by Todd Raker, disclosed a holding of 920,000 shares, equating to 19.50% ownership. This position represents a substantial institutional stake, reinforcing Iridian’s high-conviction exposure in the name.

GF (The New Germany Fund)
Saba Capital Management LP, under Boaz Weinstein, reported ownership of 2,210,355 shares, accounting for 13.66% ownership. The filing highlights Saba’s continued sizable position in the fund.

Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp.
Millennium Management LLC, led by Israel Englander, disclosed a position of 1,100,000 shares, representing 5.30% ownership. The filing confirms Millennium’s institutional exposure above the 5% reporting threshold.

EPM (Evolution Petroleum)
WealthTrust Axiom LLC reported ownership of 1,950,728,273 shares, equating to 5.62% ownership. This disclosure establishes a notable institutional position crossing the 5% ownership level.

NERV (Minerva Neurosciences)
Vivo Opportunity Fund Holdings LP disclosed a holding of 8,591,572 shares, representing 9.99% ownership. The filing reflects a meaningful institutional stake just below the 10% threshold.

WOW (WideOpenWest)
Crestview Partners III GP L.P. reported ownership of 31,856,414 shares, accounting for 37.17% ownership. This filing underscores Crestview’s controlling-level institutional position in the company.

Tickers: MRT, KPLT, GF, EPM, NERV, WOW

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 Momentum Watchlist

SIDU, IRWD, BLBX, UAMY, CRML, RCAT, SLS, ASTS, APLD, SERV, BE, MTVA, EOSE, IREN, ONDS, STI, STEM, NMTC, NB, LEU, LAES, RIOT, OMEX, BKSY, HOVR, WULF, POWL, MU, GRDX, IPX, LUNR, DRSHF, GDS, CORZ, AEHR, CIFR, AMPG, AREC, SLDP, EVTL, VSAT, WDC, RKLB, MP, WOLF, FUTU, CAMT, LPTH, VRT, GSIT, LRCX, CBUS, OUST, ALAB, RR, SGML, FIX, CRS, BILI, TER, ACIU, SHLS, CREX, LSCC, FTAI, INTC, AYTU, TATT, NXT, UMAC, KOPN, AA, PALI, DPRO, ENTG, BABA, SANM, FORM, AMBA, COHN, ZURA, AVAV, GRCE, KOLD, EAT, XMTR, STM, MOD, KORE, CNTX, FLNT, JBL, FLEX, COHR, RDDT, BWXT, CIEN, PRIM, MRVL, WSM, TSM, EDU, ONTO, KF, FSLR, ARRY, NOV, BA, AGQ, CNTM, GSAT, ST, LITE, MTZ, ON, IBIO, AMAT, MRVI, MAIA, CRMD, DAR, CMTL, IBKR, HALO, CAT, KTOS, STX, EME, ATRO, GNLX, PLTM, AMD, NRG, IZEA, CYD, HUBB, GHRS, QCLN, STRL, MRCY, GE, SPRB, USD, NBY, AGX, GS, BG, INOD, GEV, SIG, STLD, ATI, REPYY, CW, DLTR, STEP, CRC, CMC, APA, TSEM, CEG, MCHI, CPSH, PLXS, GLW, BWA, PL, TPC, LODE, OLN, TVTX, BLD, DVN, APH, AES, ROAD, SPPP, IDAI, OVV, BURL, COP, EZPW, MPWR, PI, H, HUM, HWM, SATS, ZIM, BP, M, APTV, TEX, TOI, DG, ENVA, BX, PIPR, DECK, TAC, TPG, PK, DY, BOSC, TGT, WWD, LMT, FIVE, RKT, HRI, HYMC, PR, ULS, FNMA, TEL, CIM, ULTA, PSLV, ROK, ILMN, REVG, RS, VET, MIND, PGEN, ALHC, LOW, IVA, EMR, TTMI, RBC, COF, CVX, LASR, CMI, CTRI, OMF, TMO, MRCC, TROW, CAAP, TWN, VWO, LYFT, TDG, AOS, MTSI, WFC, JCI, SMTC, SNX, GOLD, RTX, XLE, QRVO, ACRV, FMCC, GROW, MCHP, NCLH, SLV, NBR, FIBK, EONGY, TIGO, HLT, CMA, MDGL, FLS, ANET, IMVT, XOM, IHD, MNMD, PCAR, HROW, LION, JAZZ, SMG, VIAV, CHRW, UPS, KNSA, CEE, DRH, PAL, TLPH, BAC, FDD, CFG, F, DD, KEYS, NU, SON, SCHW, SNDR, EEA, CCAP, SPB, TPZ, BN, SRE, TS, FOSL, VCTR, RCL, ETR, ICVT, SNBR, BTX, EIX, CWB, FDX, SYF, VXUS, MEGI, ROST, MIDD, WBS, CNQ, BLK, SNDX, DPG, FANG, WAB, CRH, HLIT, PNC, TYG, APO, NVDA, BEAT, CCL, MTD, TRGP, WMB, AMBP, CFR, CYBN, WMT, LLYVA, VIK, OPCH, CCK, FANUY, HAS, MCN, PLNT, DAC, EPI, VGK, MRK, PFE, FXU, XEL, FR, ZYME, DTM, NCZ, PLD, STK, TFC, ROIV, UAL, BIIB, NBXG, CNP, MAR, TPR, JPM

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

GLO.TO, EFR.TO, EU.V, DML.TO, NXE.TO, URE.TO, GLXY.TO, BITF.TO, LAC.TO, URC.TO, JOY.TO, SLI.V, NEO.TO, CCO.TO, LAR.TO, LI.V, TSND.TO, BLDP.TO, TMQ.TO, TRZ.TO, HITI.V, GOOS.TO, MAL.TO, BEPC.TO, NFI.TO, MDI.TO, CVE.TO, PIF.TO, SII.TO, EFX.TO, TFII.TO, IMO.TO, BBD/B.TO, SDE.TO, CPX.TO, MX.TO, SU.TO, ERO.TO, TOT.TO, PD.TO, VET.TO, MG.TO, TCW.TO, BDT.TO, GRSL.V, PSI.TO, AC.TO, OBE.TO, NTR.TO, DRX.TO, KEL.TO, BTE.TO, IPO.TO, ATRL.TO, PHX.TO, GEI.TO, YGR.TO, BMO.TO, WPK.TO, NFG.V, BN.TO, CAE.TO, TRP.TO, ATH.TO, MTL.TO, CNR.TO, SGY.TO, CM.TO, KEY.TO, ELVA.TO, NVA.TO, CNQ.TO, FM.TO, PPL.TO, HBM.TO, CJ.TO, SIS.TO, ABX.TO, FTT.TO, BNS.TO, CGG.TO, FSZ.TO, SES.TO, BDI.TO, TIH.TO, ALS.TO, TF.TO, MRE.TO, CCA.TO, DBM.TO, TVE.TO, GAU.TO, LNF.TO, WRN.TO, ALA.TO, ATD.TO, DRM.TO, ARE.TO, CTC/A.TO, RCH.TO, SLF.TO, GTII.CA, PBH.TO, GIL.TO, LUN.TO, CEU.TO, QBR/B.TO, FOM.TO, GRT/UN.TO, NWH/UN.TO, AD/UN.TO, ENB.TO, RCI/B.TO, FTG.TO

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