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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 2026-2-9

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2026-2-9. 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.

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish – heavy call buying
Options Activity: Institutions were heavily buying calls, indicating strong bullish positioning.
Key Totals: Total premium of $260 million, primarily from call premium bought.
Analysis: The data indicates strong bullish sentiment through dominant call buying activity.

Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
Sentiment: Bullish – aggressive put selling for premium
Options Activity: Institutions collected substantial premium by selling puts, suggesting bullish income generation.
Key Totals: Total premium of $110 million, mainly from premium collected from puts sold.
Analysis: The flow reflects bullish sentiment via significant put selling.

Intuit Inc. (INTU)
Sentiment: Bullish – substantial call buying
Options Activity: Institutions purchased calls in significant volume.
Key Totals: Total premium of $96 million from call buying.
Analysis: The options flow demonstrates bullish sentiment.

CoreWeave, Inc. (CRWV)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant call buying
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls, showing bullish interest.
Key Totals: Total premium of $34 million, led by call premium bought.
Analysis: Bullish activity focused on call options.

Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)
Sentiment: Bullish – significant call buying
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls while engaging in some put buying.
Key Totals: Total premium of $29 million from call buying.
Analysis: The activity points to bullish sentiment with call purchases outweighing other flows.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Sentiment: Bullish – notable call buying
Options Activity: Institutions directed premium towards call buying.
Key Totals: Total premium of $27 million from net call buying.
Analysis: Bullish options flow centered on call positions.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
Sentiment: Bullish – net put selling for premium
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to collect premium alongside some put buying and call activity.
Key Totals: Total premium of $17 million, with premium collected from puts sold.
Analysis: The data indicates bullish positioning through net premium collection on puts.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)
Sentiment: Bullish – strong call buying
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls substantially.
Key Totals: Total premium of $16 million from call buying.
Analysis: Strong bullish flow in calls.

Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling for premium
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to collect premium with some put buying.
Key Totals: Total premium of $9.5 million, primarily from premium collected on puts sold.
Analysis: The flow suggests bullish sentiment through put selling.

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying
Options Activity: Institutions purchased calls.
Key Totals: Total premium of $9 million from call buying.
Analysis: Bullish options activity.

Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP)
Sentiment: Bullish – focused call buying
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls with minor other activity.
Key Totals: Total premium of $8.9 million from call buying.
Analysis: The flow indicates bullish sentiment.

Intel Corporation (INTC)
Sentiment: Bullish – net call buying
Options Activity: Institutions net bought calls and sold some puts.
Key Totals: Total premium of $8.6 million.
Analysis: Bullish options flow.

Salesforce, Inc. (CRM)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling for premium
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to collect premium.
Key Totals: Total premium of $7 million from premium collected.
Analysis: Bullish activity in put selling.

Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls.
Key Totals: Total premium of $5.8 million from call buying.
Analysis: Bullish sentiment shown.

Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling for premium
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to collect premium.
Key Totals: Total premium of $5.8 million from premium collected.
Analysis: Bullish flow.

Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling for premium
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to collect premium with some put buying.
Key Totals: Total premium of $5 million from premium collected on puts sold.
Analysis: Bullish sentiment via put selling.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)
Sentiment: Bullish – significant put selling for premium
Options Activity: Institutions collected premium by selling puts.
Key Totals: Total premium of $5 million from premium collected.
Analysis: Bullish activity.

Coherent Corp. (COHR)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls.
Key Totals: Total premium of $3.8 million.
Analysis: Bullish flow.

Sandisk Corporation (SNDK)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls.
Key Totals: Total premium of $3.8 million.
Analysis: Bullish sentiment.

Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling for premium
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to collect premium.
Key Totals: Total premium of $3.7 million from premium collected.
Analysis: Bullish positioning.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls.
Key Totals: Total premium of $3.6 million from call buying.
Analysis: Bullish options activity.

Core Scientific, Inc. (CORZ)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls.
Key Totals: Total premium of $3.4 million from call buying.
Analysis: The data reflects bullish sentiment.

Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant call purchases
Options Activity: Institutions executed large-scale call buying with minimal offsetting sales.
Key Totals: Net total premium of $10,137,750 from call activity.
Analysis: The data indicates clear bullish sentiment via concentrated call premium bought in large blocks.

SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)
Sentiment: Bullish – active call buying with put selling
Options Activity: Institutions conducted heavy call trading in both directions while selling puts to collect premium.
Key Totals: Net total premium of $4,068,859, with $45,006,872 in call premium bought and $4,571,455 in put premium collected.
Analysis: Large block trades reveal net bullish options activity centered on call purchases and put sales.

VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)
Sentiment: Bullish – aggressive put selling
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to collect significant premium with lighter activity in other areas.
Key Totals: Net total premium of $3,191,855, primarily from $3,153,139 in put premium collected.
Analysis: The options flow highlights bullish sentiment through dominant put premium collection.

Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF (SILJ)
Sentiment: Bullish – focused call buying
Options Activity: Institutions directed activity toward call purchases with limited sales.
Key Totals: Net total premium of $849,316 from call activity.
Analysis: The flow demonstrates bullish institutional positioning in call premium.

Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying activity
Options Activity: Institutions purchased calls with minor selling.
Key Totals: Net total premium of $556,680 from call activity.
Analysis: The data indicates bullish sentiment expressed in net call premium from institutional blocks.

Tickers: TSLA, PLTR, INTU, CRWV, AVGO, GOOGL, AMZN, XOM, BSX, LMT, MCHP, INTC, CRM, ADSK, DUOL, ABT, PYPL, COHR, SNDK, UBER, CAT, CORZ, SIL, GLD, GDX, SILJ, COPX

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 2026-2-9

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.

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold (multiple blocks), March 20, 2026 expiry, strike 17 (spot ~16.84, strike/spot ~0.98), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected ~$1,088,000 across blocks.
Strike Price: 17.
Analysis: Sellers collected substantial premium on March 20, 2026 puts at strike 17, which is slightly above the current spot price of approximately 16.84. With about 39 days to expiration, these sales (size exceeding prior open interest) reflect new positioning where sellers receive premium upfront, consistent with bullish mechanics as the trade benefits if the stock remains above the strike at expiration.

Neumora Therapeutics, Inc. (NMRA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold and calls bought, July 17, 2026 expiry, put strike 2 (spot ~2.14, strike/spot ~-6.32), call strike 2.5 (strike/spot ~17.10), size > prior open interest on both.
Total Values: Premium collected on puts and paid on calls, total premium ~$1,240,000 combined.
Strike Price: Put 2, Call 2.5.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium on July 17, 2026 puts at strike 2, well below the current spot price of approximately 2.14, with about 158 days to expiration; size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new bullish exposure as premium collection favors the stock staying above the low strike. Concurrently, buyers paid premium for calls at strike 2.5 above spot, reinforcing bullish directional flow through new positioning.

Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold, July 17, 2026 expiry, strike 30 (spot ~33.22, strike/spot ~-9.68), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected $470,000.
Strike Price: 30.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium on July 17, 2026 puts at strike 30, notably below the current spot price of approximately 33.22, with about 158 days to expiration. The trade size surpassing prior open interest points to new positioning where premium receipt aligns with bullish outlook, profiting if the stock holds above the deep out-of-the-money strike.

STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought (multiple legs), May 15, 2026 expiry, strike 35 (spot ~32.56, strike/spot ~7.48), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ~$785,860 combined.
Strike Price: 35.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for May 15, 2026 calls at strike 35, above the current spot price of approximately 32.56, with about 95 days to expiration. The aggregated size exceeding prior open interest indicates fresh bullish positioning, as the trade gains value if the stock rises above the strike plus premium paid.

JFrog Ltd. (FROG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, March 20, 2026 expiry, strike 60 (spot ~49.42, strike/spot ~21.42).
Total Values: Premium paid $62,940.
Strike Price: 60.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for March 20, 2026 calls at strike 60, well above the current spot price of approximately 49.42, with about 39 days to expiration. This flow reflects bullish intent through direct premium outlay for upside exposure.

Amplitude, Inc. (AMPL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, February 20, 2026 expiry, strike 7.5 (spot ~7.15, strike/spot ~4.97), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $119,989.
Strike Price: 7.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for February 20, 2026 calls at strike 7.5, slightly above the current spot price of approximately 7.15, with about 11 days to expiration. The size over prior open interest shows new bullish positioning via premium commitment for potential upside.

Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought (multiple blocks), March 13, 2026 expiry, strike 89 (spot ~81.3, strike/spot ~9.5), size > prior open interest on some.
Total Values: Premium paid ~$323,250 combined.
Strike Price: 89.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for March 13, 2026 calls at strike 89, above the current spot price of approximately 81.3, with about 32 days to expiration. These trades, with size notable relative to open interest, indicate fresh bullish exposure through direct call purchases.

Teradyne, Inc. (TER)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold, November 20, 2026 expiry, strike 310 (spot ~312.81, strike/spot ~-0.90), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected $1,808,290.
Strike Price: 310.
Analysis: Sellers collected significant premium on November 20, 2026 puts at strike 310, very close to but slightly below the current spot price of approximately 312.81, with about 284 days to expiration. The large size exceeding prior open interest reflects new positioning where premium collection supports bullish mechanics if the stock stays above the near-the-money strike.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, March 6, 2026 expiry, strike 700 (spot ~668.93, strike/spot ~4.64), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $1,782,000.
Strike Price: 700.
Analysis: Buyers paid substantial premium for March 6, 2026 calls at strike 700, above the current spot price of approximately 668.93, with about 25 days to expiration. The trade size surpassing prior open interest demonstrates new bullish commitment through premium outlay for upside potential.

Largo Inc. (LGO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, July 17, 2026 expiry, strike 2 (spot ~1.59, strike/spot ~26.18), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $46,100.
Strike Price: 2.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for July 17, 2026 calls at strike 2, well above the current spot price of approximately 1.59, with about 158 days to expiration. This flow, with size over prior open interest, indicates fresh bullish positioning via call premium payment.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought (multiple large blocks and sweeps), May 15, 2026 expiry, strike 370 (spot ~327, strike/spot ~13), size > prior open interest on several.
Total Values: Premium paid ~$21,000,000+ combined across blocks.
Strike Price: 370.
Analysis: Buyers paid very large premium volumes for May 15, 2026 calls at strike 370, significantly above the current spot price of approximately 327, with about 95 days to expiration. The repeated sweeps and blocks with sizes exceeding prior open interest show aggressive new bullish positioning through substantial premium commitment for upside exposure.

Aptera Motors Corp. (SEV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, August 21, 2026 expiry, strike 2 (spot ~1.68, strike/spot ~19.40), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $144,750.
Strike Price: 2.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for August 21, 2026 calls at strike 2, above the current spot price of approximately 1.68, with about 193 days to expiration. The trade size exceeding prior open interest indicates new bullish positioning through direct premium commitment for upside exposure.

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, July 17, 2026 expiry, strike 12 (spot ~10.10, strike/spot ~18.87), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $250,000.
Strike Price: 12.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for July 17, 2026 calls at strike 12, above the current spot price of approximately 10.10, with about 158 days to expiration. The size surpassing prior open interest reflects fresh bullish positioning via premium outlay for potential upside.

iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought (multiple blocks), April 17, 2026 expiry, strike 40 (spot ~38.24, strike/spot ~4.62), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ~$8,223,500 combined.
Strike Price: 40.
Analysis: Buyers paid substantial premium for April 17, 2026 calls at strike 40, above the current spot price of approximately 38.24, with about 67 days to expiration. These large blocks with sizes exceeding prior open interest demonstrate new bullish commitment through premium payment for upside potential.

Viatris Inc. (VTRS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, July 17, 2026 expiry, strike 14 (spot ~15.08, strike/spot ~-7.13), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $357,963.
Strike Price: 14.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for July 17, 2026 calls at strike 14, below the current spot price of approximately 15.08, with about 158 days to expiration. The size over prior open interest shows new bullish positioning as the in-the-money calls gain intrinsic value with premium commitment.

The Gap, Inc. (GAP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold (multiple blocks), February 13, 2026 expiry, strike 31.5 (spot ~27.82, strike/spot ~13.22), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected ~$560,640 combined.
Strike Price: 31.5.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium on February 13, 2026 puts at strike 31.5, well above the current spot price of approximately 27.82, with about 4 days to expiration. These sales (size exceeding prior open interest) reflect new positioning where sellers receive premium upfront, consistent with bullish mechanics as the trade benefits if the stock remains below the strike but premium collection aligns with expectations of limited downside.

iShares Silver Trust (SLV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, September 18, 2026 expiry, strike 74 (spot ~75.69, strike/spot ~-2.23), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $3,699,600.
Strike Price: 74.
Analysis: Buyers paid large premium for September 18, 2026 calls at strike 74, slightly below the current spot price of approximately 75.69, with about 221 days to expiration. The trade size surpassing prior open interest indicates fresh bullish positioning through premium outlay on near-the-money calls.

VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold, January 15, 2027 expiry, strike 100 (spot ~101.81, strike/spot ~-1.78), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected $2,860,000.
Strike Price: 100.
Analysis: Sellers collected significant premium on January 15, 2027 puts at strike 100, close to but slightly below the current spot price of approximately 101.81, with about 340 days to expiration. The large size exceeding prior open interest reflects new positioning where premium collection supports bullish mechanics if the ETF stays above the near-the-money strike.

Shopify Inc. (SHOP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought and puts sold, February 13, 2026 expiry, call strike 117 (spot ~117.26, strike/spot ~-0.22), put strike 108 (spot ~113.70 from related, strike/spot ~-5.02), size > prior open interest on both.
Total Values: Premium paid on calls $818,431, premium collected on puts $135,000.
Strike Price: Call 117, Put 108.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for February 13, 2026 calls at strike 117, very close to the current spot price of approximately 117.26, with about 4 days to expiration, indicating new bullish exposure. Concurrently, sellers collected premium on puts at strike 108 below spot, with size over prior open interest, reinforcing bullish flow as premium receipt favors the stock holding above the lower strike.

Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought (multiple blocks), February 27, 2026 expiry, strike 165 (spot ~145.66, strike/spot ~13.28), size > prior open interest on several.
Total Values: Premium paid ~$2,024,627 combined.
Strike Price: 165.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for February 27, 2026 calls at strike 165, well above the current spot price of approximately 145.66, with about 18 days to expiration. The repeated blocks with sizes exceeding prior open interest show aggressive new bullish positioning through premium commitment for upside exposure.

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold (multiple legs), January 15, 2027 expiry, strike 85 (spot ~86.93, strike/spot ~-2.22), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected ~$894,000 combined.
Strike Price: 85.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium on January 15, 2027 puts at strike 85, slightly below the current spot price of approximately 86.93, with about 340 days to expiration. The trade size surpassing prior open interest points to new positioning where premium receipt aligns with bullish outlook, profiting if the stock holds above the out-of-the-money strike.

Intel Corporation (INTC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold, December 18, 2026 expiry, strike 47 (spot ~50.97, strike/spot ~-7.78), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected $2,050,000.
Strike Price: 47.
Analysis: Sellers collected substantial premium on December 18, 2026 puts at strike 47, well below the current spot price of approximately 50.97, with about 312 days to expiration. The size exceeding prior open interest indicates new bullish exposure as premium collection favors the stock staying above the deep out-of-the-money strike.

GoPro, Inc. (GPRO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought (multiple legs), March 27, 2026 expiry, strike 1.5 (spot ~1.06, strike/spot ~42.18), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ~$48,600 combined.
Strike Price: 1.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for March 27, 2026 calls at strike 1.5, well above the current spot price of approximately 1.06, with about 46 days to expiration. These trades, with size notable relative to open interest, indicate fresh bullish positioning via direct call purchases.

Amphenol Corporation (APH)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, September 18, 2026 expiry, strike 185 (spot ~145.22, strike/spot ~27.40), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $425,000.
Strike Price: 185.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for September 18, 2026 calls at strike 185, significantly above the current spot price of approximately 145.22, with about 221 days to expiration. This flow, with size over prior open interest, indicates new bullish positioning through premium commitment for upside.

HealthEquity, Inc. (HQY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold (multiple blocks), June 18, 2026 expiry, strike 80 (spot ~79.1-79.34, strike/spot ~0.8-1.14), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected ~$1,014,468 combined.
Strike Price: 80.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium on June 18, 2026 puts at strike 80, very close to the current spot price of approximately 79.1-79.34, with about 129 days to expiration. The large size exceeding prior open interest reflects new positioning where premium collection supports bullish mechanics if the stock stays above the near-the-money strike.

Zoom Communications, Inc. (ZM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought (multiple), May 15, 2026 expiry strike 115 (spot ~95.16, strike/spot ~20.85) and June 18, 2026 expiry strike 130 (spot ~94.93, strike/spot ~36.94), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid ~$317,826 combined.
Strike Price: 115 and 130.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for May 15, 2026 calls at strike 115 and June 18, 2026 calls at strike 130, both well above the current spot price around 95, with about 95 days and 129 days to expiration respectively. These flows, with sizes over prior open interest, indicate fresh bullish positioning via call premium payments for significant upside exposure.

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought (multiple blocks), March 20, 2026 expiry, strike 47.5 (spot ~46.82-46.815, strike/spot ~1.45-1.46), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $760,000 combined.
Strike Price: 47.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for March 20, 2026 calls at strike 47.5, slightly above the current spot price of approximately 46.8, with about 39 days to expiration. The trades, with size exceeding prior open interest, indicate new bullish positioning as premium outlay commits to upside exposure if the stock rises above the strike plus premium paid.

Tickers: HIMS, NMRA, CCL, STM, FROG, AMPL, MRVL, TER, META, LGO, GOOGL, SEV, UMC, EWZ, VTRS, GAP, SLV, GDX, SHOP, PLTR, CSCO, INTC, GPRO, APH, HQY, ZM, DD

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

ECB Bancorp Inc (ECBK)
Buyer: Sullivan Maura Ellen (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,200 (+62.9%)
Price: US$18.50
Total Value: US$40,700

Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB)
Buyer: Maclin Todd (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+inf%)
Price: US$104.15
Total Value: US$1,041,467

Tenable Holdings Inc (TENB)
Buyer: Coviello Arthur W Jr (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 12,000 (+30.2%)
Price: US$21.50
Total Value: US$258,000

TransDigm Group Inc (TDG)
Buyer: Lisman Michael (President & CEO)
Shares Purchased: 950 (+41.1%)
Price: US$1,284.26
Total Value: US$1,220,048

BrightView Holdings Inc (BV)
Buyer: Cornog William L (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+inf%)
Price: US$13.46
Total Value: US$67,300

Cocrystal Pharma Inc (COCP)
Buyer: Frost Phillip MD et al (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+2.7%)
Price: US$0.95
Total Value: US$47,280

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd (ASA)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 15,796 (+0.3%)
Price: US$65.91
Total Value: US$1,041,114

NXG NextGen Infrastructure Income Fund (NXG)
Buyer: Mullins Andrea (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 155 (+17.9%)
Price: US$51.30
Total Value: US$7,952

NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund (SRV)
Buyer: Mullins Andrea (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 240 (+23.7%)
Price: US$41.63
Total Value: US$9,991

Central Bancompany Inc (CBC)
Buyer: Ross John Thomas (President, CEO)
Shares Purchased: 40,000 (+95.2%)
Price: US$24.50
Total Value: US$979,880

2023 ETF Series Trust (NFRX)
Buyer: Harrison Street Real Assets Fund LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 386,996 (+32.6%)
Price: US$25.84
Total Value: US$9,999,977

Ralliant Corp (RAL)
Buyer: Kazmi Amir A. (SVP – Chief Technology Officer)
Shares Purchased: 2,545 (+6.8%)
Price: US$39.27
Total Value: US$99,942

Ralliant Corp (RAL)
Buyer: Bryant Kevin E. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,250 (+36.7%)
Price: US$39.97
Total Value: US$49,962

Ralliant Corp (RAL)
Buyer: Worrell Brian (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,500 (+73.4%)
Price: US$39.93
Total Value: US$99,825

Ralliant Corp (RAL)
Buyer: Moorthy Ganesh (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,000 (+31.1%)
Price: US$39.74
Total Value: US$79,480

US Insider Sales

UWM Holdings Corp (UWMC)
Seller: Ishbia Mat (President and CEO)
Shares Sold: 1,265,748 (-27.4%)
Price: US$4.61–4.84
Total Value: US$5,980,659

Roivant Sciences Ltd (ROIV)
Seller: Sukhatme Mayukh (Officer)
Shares Sold: 339,441
Price: US$26.47
Total Value: US$8,985,276

Merck & Co Inc (MRK)
Seller: Zachary Jennifer (EVP, General Counsel)
Shares Sold: 121,573 (-36.0% to -45.2%)
Price: US$119.15
Total Value: US$14,485,691

Merck & Co Inc (MRK)
Seller: Guindo Chirfi (Chief Marketing Officer)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-12.4%)
Price: US$118.41
Total Value: US$1,184,101

Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL)
Seller: Hauenstein Glen W (Officer)
Shares Sold: 137,159
Price: US$75.27
Total Value: US$10,324,304

Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL)
Seller: Sear Steven M (Officer)
Shares Sold: 38,600
Price: US$75.05
Total Value: US$2,896,962

Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL)
Seller: Bellemare Alain (Officer)
Shares Sold: 35,212
Price: US$75.20
Total Value: US$2,647,942

Tapestry Inc (TPR)
Seller: Kahn Todd (Officer)
Shares Sold: 90,874
Price: US$151.34
Total Value: US$13,752,848

Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW)
Seller: Schwab Charles R. (Officer; Director)
Shares Sold: 126,200
Price: US$106.55
Total Value: US$13,446,547

Covenant Logistics Group Inc (CVLG)
Seller: Parker David Ray (Officer; Director; 10% Stockholder)
Shares Sold: 500,000
Price: US$24.60
Total Value: US$12,300,000

PBF Energy Inc (PBF)
Seller: Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 303,200 (-1.0%)
Price: US$35.62
Total Value: US$10,799,620

NextEra Energy Inc (NEE)
Seller: Ketchum John W (Officer; Director)
Shares Sold: 99,603
Price: US$89.34
Total Value: US$8,898,532

Corning Inc (GLW)
Seller: Kammerud Jordana Daryl (SVP)
Shares Sold: 30,000 (-91.5%)
Price: US$127.67
Total Value: US$3,830,019

Corning Inc (GLW)
Seller: Musser Eric S (Retired President)
Shares Sold: 15,000 (-75.3%)
Price: US$130.25
Total Value: US$1,953,711

Lam Research Corp (LRCX)
Seller: Brandt Eric (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 35,000 (-5.9% to -6.6%)
Price: US$220.95–230.00
Total Value: US$7,896,150

Caterpillar Inc (CAT)
Seller: De Lange Bob (Group President)
Shares Sold: 22,656 (-22.1%)
Price: US$720.11
Total Value: US$16,314,812

Caterpillar Inc (CAT)
Seller: Fassino Anthony D. (Group President)
Shares Sold: 6,033 (-12.8%)
Price: US$722.15
Total Value: US$4,356,731

Hancock Whitney Corp (HWC)
Seller: Hairston John M (Officer)
Shares Sold: 67,408
Price: US$74.91
Total Value: US$5,049,533

M&T Bank Corp (MTB)
Seller: Barnes John P (Director)
Shares Sold: 21,193
Price: US$235.85
Total Value: US$4,998,369

CDN Insider Purchases

Noram Lithium Corp (NRM)
Buyer: Driver, Cyrus (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 138,000 (+8.4%)
Price: CA$0.10
Total Value: CA$13,800

Newterra Resources Inc (NT)
Buyer: Coltura, Matthew (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+384.6%)
Price: CA$0.05
Total Value: CA$5,000

Alcon Silver Corp
Buyer: Cross, David Allen (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 475,362 (+297.1%)
Price: CA$0.20
Total Value: CA$95,072

Arch Biopartners Inc (ARCH)
Buyer: Muruve, Richard Gabriel (10% Security Holder of Issuer, Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 9,000 (+0.1%)
Price: CA$0.79
Total Value: CA$7,150

McFarlane Lake Mining Ltd (MLM)
Buyer: Trevisiol, Mark Steven (10% Security Holder of Issuer, Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+1.9%)
Price: CA$0.12
Total Value: CA$12,000

McFarlane Lake Mining Ltd (MLM)
Buyer: Trevisiol, Mark Steven (10% Security Holder of Issuer, Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 100,000
Price: CA$11.00
Total Value: CA$1,100,000

CDN Insider Sales

Orezone Gold Corp (ORE)
Seller: Downey, Patrick (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 175,000 (-2.3%)
Price: CA$2.60
Total Value: CA$455,000

Precipitate Gold Corp
Seller: Wilson, Jeffrey (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 57,000 (-5.3%)
Price: CA$0.40
Total Value: CA$22,800

Global Education Communities Corp
Seller: Chu, Toby (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 53,000 (-0.7%)
Price: CA$0.38
Total Value: CA$20,140

Canadian Chrome Company Inc (CACR)
Seller: Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 790,000 (-2.3%)
Price: CA$0.01
Total Value: CA$7,900

Iconic Minerals Ltd (ICM)
Seller: Barnett, Richard Wayne (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 33,000 (-1.6%)
Price: CA$0.20
Total Value: CA$6,600

Institutional Spotlight: February 9, 2026

COMMODORE CAPITAL LP

• CATX — 11,939,753 shares | 9.90% ownership

INTEGRATED CORE STRATEGIES (US) LLC

• BTAI — 1,835,192 shares | 8.40% ownership

CEVIAN CAPITAL II GP LTD

• PEARSON PLC — 114,944,951 shares | 18.14% ownership

BAILLIE GIFFORD CO

• COUR — 14,590,942 shares | 8.80% ownership
• YETI — 3,945,196 shares | 5.10% ownership
• ENSG — 4,569,254 shares | 7.90% ownership
• RELY — 11,658,558 shares | 5.60% ownership

LAURION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP

• PYXS — 4,796,479 shares | 7.72% ownership

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC

• ABP — 196,537 shares | 6.80% ownership
• TNMG — 171,113 shares | 6.30% ownership
• BNAI — 274,127 shares | 5.80% ownership

WILLIAM BLAIR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

• RVLV — 2,148,125 shares | 5.30% ownership
• TWST — 5,954,429 shares | 9.70% ownership

BML INVESTMENT PARTNERS LP

• KZR — 720,787 shares | 9.80% ownership
• TIL — 645,600 shares | 9.50% ownership
• ORMP — 3,287,531 shares | 8.30% ownership
• AVIR — 7,810,000 shares | 9.90% ownership

SAVANT CAPITAL LLC

• JNEU — 75,423 shares | 8.62% ownership
• FEBU — 83,429 shares | 5.30% ownership

JB CAPITALPARTNERS LP

• NEXN — 4,361,625 shares | 7.80% ownership
• RYI — 2,343,475 shares | 7.30% ownership
• LCUT — 1,627,852 shares | 7.20% ownership
• FLNT — 2,169,483 shares | 7.20% ownership

FARALLON CAPITAL PARTNERS LP

• LQDA — 8,656,038 shares | 9.90% ownership
• BBNX — 4,379,920 shares | 9.90% ownership
• GRAL — 2,342,684 shares | 5.90% ownership

STATE STREET CORP

• XNCR — 4,507,254 shares | 6.30% ownership
• VUZI — 7,226,194 shares | 9.00% ownership
• UAMY — 7,669,026 shares | 5.50% ownership
• QURE — 3,231,043 shares | 5.20% ownership
• TVTX — 4,756,666 shares | 5.30% ownership
• SNDX — 4,596,552 shares | 5.30% ownership
• SFNC — 7,569,943 shares | 5.20% ownership
• SBCF — 4,610,754 shares | 4.70% ownership
• RGLD — 3,718,646 shares | 4.40% ownership
• RIGL — 1,091,223 shares | 6.00% ownership
• RS — 2,717,304 shares | 5.20% ownership
• RCAT — 6,612,153 shares | 5.50% ownership
• PTCT — 4,206,126 shares | 5.20% ownership
• POWI — 3,400,970 shares | 6.10% ownership
• NVAX — 9,523,646 shares | 5.90% ownership
• MYGN — 5,966,567 shares | 6.40% ownership
• MCD — 35,988,736 shares | 5.10% ownership
• MHO — 1,337,188 shares | 5.10% ownership
• LXP — 3,362,533 shares | 5.70% ownership
• LTBR — 1,847,661 shares | 5.70% ownership
• KURA — 4,931,090 shares | 5.70% ownership
• KR — 31,992,265 shares | 5.10% ownership
• KOPN — 11,119,885 shares | 6.10% ownership
• JANX — 3,853,951 shares | 6.40% ownership
• IOVA — 20,161,445 shares | 5.10% ownership
• NTLA — 6,418,836 shares | 5.50% ownership
• IDR — 890,401 shares | 5.70% ownership
• HBAN — 77,234,636 shares | 4.90% ownership
• HWKN — 1,067,451 shares | 5.10% ownership
• FIBK — 5,482,245 shares | 5.30% ownership
• EBS — 2,696,375 shares | 5.10% ownership
• DG — 11,017,790 shares | 5.00% ownership
• CCI — 22,241,227 shares | 5.10% ownership
• CMCSA — 186,826,370 shares | 5.10% ownership
• CLDX — 3,397,713 shares | 5.10% ownership
• CSL — 2,090,601 shares | 5.00% ownership
• CDNA — 2,737,752 shares | 5.30% ownership
• BTCS — 2,529,760 shares | 5.40% ownership
• BR — 5,995,200 shares | 5.10% ownership
• BCRX — 11,073,211 shares | 5.30% ownership
• BEAM — 5,228,529 shares | 5.20% ownership
• ATRO — 1,832,179 shares | 5.80% ownership
• ACHR — 32,773,136 shares | 5.00% ownership
• ABAT — 7,529,560 shares | 5.80% ownership
• AKBA — 13,687,561 shares | 5.20% ownership
• AGIO — 3,108,145 shares | 5.30% ownership
• AOS — 5,911,986 shares | 5.20% ownership

HAREL INSURANCE INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD

• NVMI — 3,153,440 shares | 10.60% ownership
• ENLIGHT RENEWABLE ENERGY LTD — 15,172,107 shares | 12.60% ownership
• TEVJF — 72,325,555 shares | 6.30% ownership

PACIFIC RIDGE CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC

• SNBR — 1,145,612 shares | 5.00% ownership
• RRGB — 1,388,465 shares | 7.70% ownership
• LAKE — 772,015 shares | 7.90% ownership

BANTA ASSET MANAGEMENT LP

• VERI — 3,531,324 shares | 3.85% ownership

Tickers: CATX, BTAI, COUR, YETI, ENSG, RELY, PYXS, ABP, TNMG, BNAI, RVLV, TWST, KZR, TIL, ORMP, AVIR, JNEU, FEBU, NEXN, RYI, LCUT, FLNT, LQDA, BBNX, GRAL, XNCR, VUZI, UAMY, QURE, TVTX, SNDX, SFNC, SBCF, RGLD, RIGL, RS, RCAT, PTCT, POWI, NVAX, MYGN, MCD, MHO, LXP, LTBR, KURA, KR, KOPN, JANX, IOVA, NTLA, IDR, HBAN, HWKN, FIBK, EBS, DG, CCI, CMCSA, CLDX, CSL, CDNA, BTCS, BR, BCRX, BEAM, ATRO, ACHR, ABAT, AKBA, AGIO, AOS, NVMI, TEVJF, SNBR, RRGB, LAKE, VERI

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

APLD, ROIV, WULF, ALAB, TYGO, AMPX, UAMY, AEHR, THM, MAXN, USD, EXPO, IBIO, IMVT, ARW, ASTI, EZPW, GLTO, BW, IESC, FIP, EKSO, ENTG, LASR, TER, CMTL, URTY, ONTO, CADL, VRT, STRL, PIPR, GOLD, LITE, IMDX, RGA, XMTR, QXO, UAL, KN, ELVN, DNTH, GDS, DAWN, COHR, MUX, ISSC, PRE, WDC, BIIB, PRIM, POWL, GLW, LRCX, CTMX, FLS, CCL, UNCY, RH, DAL, NVDA, TSEM, FORM, AAL, NCLH, CRVS, IBKR, RAIL, SRZN, CIEN, VISN, FIX, FDMT, SRRK, CAT, EWTX, UWM, WEX, TERN, CMI, ANET, HNRG, JBL, RCL, SHLS, ARRY, VIK, HWM, EME, TTMI, GNRC, MGNX, DY, MPWR, FLEX, STOK, TPR, AN, LSCC, FWRD, GPGI, BDC, AMAT, LUCD, OLN, NXT, UGL, ZURA, STX, MTZ, VSCO, UPRO, GEV, CAMT, EET, KGS, STNE, M, TSM, AU, FANUY, CE, ETN, JBLU, WCC, ORMP, FTAI, PODC, FLNT, EAT, ASC, MOD, VET, SIG, AESI, HLIT, AS, IP, CW, NATL, MNKD, INTC, STLD, CMPX, KYMR, HY, ARQT, GERN, BLD, GE, GDE, TRVI, PTGX, QCLN, CRS, SLDB, HRI, REZI, TBPH, MMM, RBC, NOA, PRAX, TWST, AAP, MWA, TPC, CRH, CTRI, GTES, VLO, FIVE, SNX, GLNG, LBTYA, FLR, UFPT, ATRO, NBR, GS, LAZ, CLS, PAL, EMR, SNDX, TT, KEYS, TGT, DLR, BDSX, TMDX, WYNN, VIAV, CIA, CYD, ENTA, INSW, PCVX, BMY, YUMC, ALKS, URGN, ARVN, DFTX, SMTC, HPE, JPM, GORO, SNBR, KAI, JCI, SSO, DOW, DECK, WSM, ANAB, ATI, FRPT, BWA, LDOS, APA, LTH, SHIP, STK, NESR, OVV, IMNM, NOV, LLY, BVS, NVGS, XPOF, AVT, BLCO, OCS, CTNM, HALO, LQDA, VTWO, MTSI, SBUX, MBC, ZM, ERAS, LPLA, WSO, EQR, REPYY, VTR, THR, CACI, HUBB, LPX, OBT, APTV, MGM, WMT, LUV, ON, WLFC, WINA, ZWS, CNM, PK, CGEM, RS, CNQ, BK, TK, AZN, WWD, ICVT, DE, GRDN, AXGN, PR, CMC, SCHW, OSW, STM, CSCO, AMCR, AES, CWB, BOSC, INBX, BAC, BURL, TRGP, CRC, BUSE, STT, TYG, MIDD, USFD, PFE, GPOR, WTM, HROW, OXY, EQ, TXRH, TIGO, CVS, EQT, WFC, VCTR, IR, WAB, BA, ADCT, PLXS, WELL, MSGE, COP, SRL, UNFI, FCA, TEX, ITT, MPTI, LMT, DDWM, FEX, CAAP, TARA, DD, LYB, CFG, LOCO, MAMA, NCZ, VXUS, PBYI, BP, MDV, ASND, CVBF, PSX, VWO, FIBK, CFR, TBLD, FDD, BCC, GILD, SLVM, MAR, JILL, DAR, EBC, TS, XOM, SMG, ONC, XLE, VGK, SPXC, H, VTV, DDLS, HON, CRUS, PBI, WTPI, SFNC, CSX, BXMX, ULTA, HLT, MCN, MRK, XLF, FGM, AIRI, GEF, FCNCA, HVT, DTH, TOL, EMN, PEP, CATX, KNX, YPF, AHH, BDX, GOLF, HOMB, XHB, BG, WHR, ANDE, CP, PNC, WTV, BCAL, BOKF, CME, FFIN, DAC, MEGI, CHRW, FXO, LEG, BEKE, SGI, WBS, AHCO, BTO, CBU, RFI, AMP, CLX, AM, DVN, ATMU, CPSS, ST, FDX, TTEK, WSBC, BKU, SCD, DRH, FXNC, RTX, NIC, SITE, UTHR, MOFG, CARR, FANG, DRI, LOW, ONB, RPRX, GRX, KR, MCB, GWW, TFC, DG, MSI, COST, SPG, FRME, GME, MCD, GM, HEDJ, AOS, ETR, BEN, EOG, ARKO, DTM, FXA, EXR, CCAP, ORI, COFS

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

LGO.TO, ASM.TO, IAU.TO, TRX.TO, CURA.TO, XAU.TO, VNP.TO, SKE.TO, ARE.TO, ODV.V, TA.TO, DPM.TO, BTO.TO, AGI.TO, ATH.TO, EFX.TO, IFP.TO, SDE.TO, DRX.TO, MDI.TO, CS.TO, HBM.TO, GIL.TO, EDV.TO, VET.TO, BBD/B.TO, CLS.TO, BLX.TO, NEO.TO, NOA.TO, BTE.TO, BDT.TO, OBE.TO, PD.TO, ERA.V, WPK.TO, BYD.TO, DBM.TO, TOT.TO, CEU.TO, KEL.TO, CVE.TO, SGY.TO, ATRL.TO, FTG.TO, TVE.TO, CIGI.TO, PHX.TO, WELL.TO, IMO.TO, VLE.TO, CFP.TO, PEY.TO, TKO.TO, KEY.TO, FTT.TO, HWX.TO, CNQ.TO, CJ.TO, TVK.TO, FAR.TO, VBNK.TO, BEPC.TO, MATR.TO, EQB.TO, MTY.TO, SIS.TO, SES.TO, MG.TO, SCR.TO, PSI.TO, MTL.TO, FRU.TO, CM.TO, TIH.TO, DRM.TO, POU.TO, MFI.TO, ATS.TO, AC.TO, LNR.TO, PBH.TO, CGO.TO, MFC.TO, TD.TO, CP.TO, CAS.TO, BDI.TO, AAV.TO, PZA.TO, CNR.TO, BNS.TO, NWH/UN.TO, SU.TO, WJX.TO, GEI.TO, TF.TO, BMO.TO, TCW.TO, TFII.TO, IGM.TO, ATD.TO, IAG.TO, TPZ.TO, WTE.TO, NFI.TO, HR/UN.TO, RY.TO, NWC.TO, TOU.TO, NA.TO, SAP.TO

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