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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 2025-6-16

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-6-16. 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.

Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Significant institutional activity was observed with a notably large premium collected from put selling, outweighing the high dollar value of puts bought. Call buying also contributed positively to the bullish sentiment.
Total Values: $21.3M in calls bought, $6.9M in calls sold, $102.9M in puts bought, $162.7M in puts sold
Expectations: With a net premium of $74.3M and strong put selling activity, institutions appear to be positioning for Apple to remain above key support levels. The substantial premium collected from puts suggests confidence in price stability or a potential rebound.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Institutional flows show dominant call buying and additional put selling, both indicating bullish positioning.
Total Values: $89.1M in calls bought, $20.8M in calls sold, $460K in puts bought, $957K in puts sold
Expectations: A net premium of $68.8M reinforces bullish expectations, with institutions appearing to bet on continued strength or upside, possibly using put selling to generate income below current spot levels.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying and additional put selling point to a bullish stance.
Total Values: $34.5M in calls bought, $8.8M in calls sold, $2.3M in puts bought, $3.5M in puts sold
Expectations: With a net premium of $26.9M, institutions are leaning bullish, likely expecting upside or at least a floor near current price levels.

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Substantial call buying was complemented by notable put selling.
Total Values: $56.7M in calls bought, $42.6M in calls sold, $15.7M in puts bought, $23.4M in puts sold
Expectations: A $21.9M net premium supports continued bullish momentum, with traders positioning for further strength or range-bound confidence.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Robust call buying and minimal put activity result in a bullish tone.
Total Values: $20M in calls bought, $156K in calls sold, $747K in puts bought, $259K in puts sold
Expectations: Net premium of $19.4M suggests institutions are positioning for strength, with little concern over downside protection.

Oracle Corporation (ORCL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Steady call buying with moderate put selling indicates a bullish outlook.
Total Values: $16.8M in calls bought, $5.2M in calls sold, $668K in puts bought, $1.5M in puts sold
Expectations: A $12.4M net premium signals institutional confidence, possibly expecting further upside or limited downside risk.

Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Minimal call buying contrasted with heavy put selling and some put buying
Total Values: $99K in calls bought, $617K in calls sold, $31K in puts bought, $11M in puts sold
Expectations: Net premium of $10.4M implies bearish undertone despite put premium collected, likely driven by concern over downside risks.

Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Singular large put sale dominated flow
Total Values: $9.9M in puts sold
Expectations: While premium was collected, the lack of calls or any puts bought suggests passive bearish to neutral income strategy.

Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Aggressive call buying with complementary put selling
Total Values: $7M in calls bought, $866K in calls sold, $120K in puts bought, $3.8M in puts sold
Expectations: A net premium of $9.8M shows bullish intent, likely expecting further strength in the crypto sector.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying and supporting put selling suggest bullish positioning
Total Values: $9.9M in calls bought, $1.8M in calls sold, $739K in puts bought, $1.6M in puts sold
Expectations: With $9M in net premium, flows point to institutional support and confidence in higher price potential.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy call buying slightly overshadowed by put activity, but net flows remain bullish
Total Values: $24.8M in calls bought, $15.5M in calls sold, $11.9M in puts bought, $10.9M in puts sold
Expectations: A net premium of $8.4M favors upside positioning, potentially aided by collected put premium.

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying activity with moderate put selling
Total Values: $28.9M in calls bought, $19.6M in calls sold, $10M in puts bought, $8.5M in puts sold
Expectations: Net premium of $7.8M suggests bullish lean, although tempered by some downside hedging.

Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: One-sided put activity with large premium collected
Total Values: $4.3M in puts bought, $10.5M in puts sold
Expectations: A net premium of $6.2M was collected, reflecting a passive bullish stance from put selling, albeit under broader bearish flow.

Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Solid call buying along with balanced put activity
Total Values: $24.4M in calls bought, $17.8M in calls sold, $3.9M in puts bought, $3.3M in puts sold
Expectations: A $6.1M net premium indicates bullish institutional posture.

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Active call buying and put selling paint a bullish picture
Total Values: $4.4M in calls bought, $1.5M in calls sold, $1.4M in puts bought, $3.6M in puts sold
Expectations: A $5.1M net premium signals institutional optimism toward higher or stable prices.

Cameco Corporation (CCJ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Notable call buying and steady put selling
Total Values: $8.4M in calls bought, $3.1M in calls sold, $554K in puts bought, $185K in puts sold
Expectations: Net premium of $4.9M implies bullish posture, likely linked to the uranium trade.

Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying remains dominant
Total Values: $4.9M in calls bought, $1.1M in calls sold, $455K in puts sold
Expectations: A $4.2M net premium reflects bullish momentum and sentiment from institutions.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying with minimal put action
Total Values: $3.5M in calls bought, $403K in calls sold
Expectations: $3.1M net premium reflects a bullish bet on potential upside.

BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (BBAI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying, light put flows
Total Values: $1.5M in calls bought, $190K in calls sold
Expectations: $1.3M net premium favors bullish sentiment.

KE Holdings Inc. (BEKE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Substantial call buying with minor put activity
Total Values: $9.6M in calls bought, $9.1M in calls sold
Expectations: With net premium of $637K, flow leans bullish but shows signs of moderation.

NexGen Energy Ltd. (NXE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Moderate call buying, negligible puts
Total Values: $1.7M in calls bought, $491K in calls sold
Expectations: $1.2M in net premium points to institutional positioning for strength.

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 2025-6-16

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.

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Traders bought short-term $35 strike call options expiring on June 20, 2025, just four days from now. The spot price was approximately $32.42 and $32.32 at the time of the trades, with strikes set 7.94% and 8.29% above spot. The size of these trades exceeded prior open interest, indicating new bullish positions.
Total Values: $45,977 in premium paid
Strike Price: $35
Expectations: With the spot price below the $35 strike, these call purchases suggest traders are positioning for a breakout in the next four days, likely betting on a short-term upside catalyst.

Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple large call purchases for the $100 strike expiring on July 18, 2025, which is 32 days from now. These trades occurred with spot prices ranging from $85.87 to $87.01, placing the strike roughly 16% above the spot. Each trade was larger than the existing open interest, signaling new positions.
Total Values: $299,325 in premium paid
Strike Price: $100
Expectations: This series of high-volume call buys with over a month to expiry reflects strong expectations of a significant rally in the stock, targeting a breakout above the $100 level.

INDI Semiconductor (INDI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Traders aggressively purchased long-dated calls expiring on January 16, 2026—214 days away. The $5.50 and $7.50 strikes were bought while the spot was $3.46, with the $7.50 strike 117% above spot. These trades exceeded prior open interest, confirming fresh bullish speculation.
Total Values: $186,528 in premium paid
Strike Price: $5.50 and $7.50
Expectations: These long-term call buyers appear to be betting on a major rally in INDI, suggesting a high-conviction outlook for growth or news catalysts ahead.

Bloomin’ Brands (BLMN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A series of call buys on the $10 strike expiring July 18, 2025, with 32 to 37 days to expiry. Spot prices ranged from $8.29 to $9.09. Notably, earlier trades showed significant premium paid with multiple executions over several days, and all exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: $96,731 in premium paid
Strike Price: $10
Expectations: Traders are positioning for a breakout above the $10 mark, with moderate time to expiry, suggesting they anticipate a short-term rally.

FTAI Infrastructure Inc. (FIP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Traders sold the $6 strike puts expiring July 18, 2025—32 days away—while the spot price was $6.55, indicating the strike was below the spot. Multiple trades exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: $87,422 in premium collected
Strike Price: $6
Expectations: By selling puts below spot, traders are expressing confidence that FIP will stay above $6. The premium collected reflects bullish positioning.

NexGen Energy (NXE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A mix of short- and medium-term call buying. The $8 strike for August 15, 2025 (60 days to expiry), was heavily targeted while the spot was around $7.01. Additionally, $7.125 strikes expiring July 18, 2025, were also active. Trades exceeded prior open interest, indicating new speculative interest.
Total Values: $758,045 in premium paid
Strike Price: $7.125 and $8
Expectations: This call buying wave points to strong bullish sentiment and expectations of a breakout move in the uranium sector.

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Substantial buying of September 19, 2025 expiry calls, 95 days to expiry. Strike prices of $52.50 and $55 were selected, with spot near $53. Massive premiums paid and trade sizes exceeded open interest.
Total Values: $2,964,179 in premium paid
Strike Price: $52.50 and $55
Expectations: The strong flow suggests expectations for a sustained upward move, with $55 seen as a near-term target.

Reddit Inc. (RDDT)
Sentiment: Mixed
Options Activity: Traders opened a large long-dated call at $125 for June 18, 2026 (367 days away), while others sold puts at the $115 strike expiring June 20, 2025 (4 days to expiry). Both bullish strategies, with total premiums high and size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $3,180,200 in premium activity
Strike Price: $115 and $125
Expectations: The combined call buying and put selling reflect bullish sentiment. The long-term bet at $125 suggests confidence in the company’s future growth trajectory, while short-term put selling indicates belief in price stability above $115.

Tutor Perini Corporation (TPC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buyers targeted the $55 strike for December 19, 2025 expiry, with 186 days to go. The spot price was $43.64, and the trade size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: $140,120 in premium paid
Strike Price: $55
Expectations: This trade signals a bullish view on long-term appreciation potential, with over six months to expiry and a 26% upside from spot.

USA Rare Earth (USAR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought $14 strike calls expiring September 19, 2025—95 days to expiry—at a slight discount to the spot price of $14.18. Size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: $191,754 in premium paid
Strike Price: $14
Expectations: This close-to-the-money bet suggests bullish sentiment on short- to medium-term strength.

XYZ Corp. (XYZ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Traders aggressively bought $70 strike calls expiring July 18, 2025 (32 days to expiry), with the stock trading at $64.19. The trade size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: $840,395 in premium paid
Strike Price: $70
Expectations: This trade targets a breakout move in the near term, with a clear upside bet on continued strength.

Bloom Energy (BE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bought November 21, 2025 expiry calls (158 days to expiry) at strikes of $30 and $31 while the spot was around $22.67. The trades were larger than prior open interest.
Total Values: $578,136 in premium paid
Strike Price: $30 and $31
Expectations: The high delta exposure suggests expectations of a strong move higher over the next five months.

Esperion Therapeutics (ESPR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Traders bought deep out-of-the-money $0.50 calls expiring on December 19, 2025, with 186 days to expiry. Spot price was $1.15, and trades exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: $70,320 in premium paid
Strike Price: $0.50
Expectations: This is a speculative bet on a turnaround or catalyst, with premium buyers expecting a rebound from low levels.

Coty Inc. (COTY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Repeated buying of $5 calls with expiries on June 20 and July 18, 2025. Spot ranged from $5.06 to $5.25. All trades exceeded open interest.
Total Values: $67,100 in premium paid
Strike Price: $5
Expectations: These low-dollar calls reflect short-term bullish expectations for a bounce or breakout above $5.

Mistras Group, Inc. (MG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Traders sold $7.50 puts expiring on July 18, 2025—32 days from now—while spot was $7.68. The strike was slightly below spot, and size exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: $12,182 in premium collected
Strike Price: $7.50
Expectations: The put selling reflects a bullish stance, expecting the stock to remain above $7.50 through expiry. Premium was collected with downside support assumed.

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

Codexis Inc (CDXS)
Buyer: Opaleye Management Inc. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 99,102 (+0.8%)
Price: USD 2.23
Total Value: USD 220,997

Codexis Inc (CDXS)
Buyer: Opaleye Management Inc. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 50,898 (+0.4%)
Price: USD 2.24
Total Value: USD 114,012

Oxford Industries Inc (OXM)
Buyer: Chubb Thomas Caldecot III (CEO and President)
Shares Purchased: 6,500 (+12.4%)
Price: USD 40.12
Total Value: USD 260,774

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN)
Buyer: ECP ControlCo, LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 6,000 (+0.2%)
Price: USD 13.73
Total Value: USD 82,363

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN)
Buyer: ECP Fiber Holdings GP, LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 6,000 (+0.2%)
Price: USD 13.73
Total Value: USD 82,363

Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Corp (NCDL)
Buyer: Vichness Shaul (Chief Financial Off./Treasurer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+100.0%)
Price: USD 16.30
Total Value: USD 81,500

Granite Ridge Resources Inc (GRNT)
Buyer: Miller Matthew Reade (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 17,000 (+1.4%)
Price: USD 5.98
Total Value: USD 101,660

Dolphin Entertainment Inc (DLPN)
Buyer: O’Dowd William IV (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Purchased: 4,300 (+2.0%)
Price: USD 1.15
Total Value: USD 4,958

Consumers Bancorp Inc (CBKM)
Buyer: Parkinson John W (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 500 (+2.8%)
Price: USD 19.76
Total Value: USD 9,880

Consumers Bancorp Inc (CBKM)
Buyer: Williams Derek G (SVP, Retail Operations & Sales)
Shares Purchased: 100 (+0.8%)
Price: USD 20.00
Total Value: USD 2,000

Consumers Bancorp Inc (CBKM)
Buyer: Williams Derek G (SVP, Retail Operations & Sales)
Shares Purchased: 16 (+0.1%)
Price: USD 19.97
Total Value: USD 320

US Insider Sales

Seller: Brennan Thomas P JR (Chief Merch. Officer)
Shares Sold: 6,600 (-75.9%)
Price: USD 506.03
Total Value: USD 3,339,798

Invitation Homes Inc (INVH)
Seller: Tanner Dallas B (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Sold: 148,749 (-18.8%)
Price: USD 33.41
Total Value: USD 4,970,002

Cogent Communications Holdings Inc (CCOI)
Seller: Schaeffer Dave (Chairman, CEO, and President)
Shares Sold: 45,000 (-1.3%)
Price: USD 47.42
Total Value: USD 2,133,842

Cogent Communications Holdings Inc (CCOI)
Seller: Schaeffer Dave (Chairman, CEO, and President)
Shares Sold: 45,000 (-1.3%)
Price: USD 47.14
Total Value: USD 2,121,242

Cogent Communications Holdings Inc (CCOI)
Seller: Schaeffer Dave (Chairman, CEO, and President)
Shares Sold: 25,000 (-0.7%)
Price: USD 47.05
Total Value: USD 1,176,368

Cogent Communications Holdings Inc (CCOI)
Seller: Schaeffer Dave (Chairman, CEO, and President)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-0.3%)
Price: USD 47.34
Total Value: USD 473,362

Ring Energy Inc (REI)
Seller: Warburg Pincus (E&P) XII LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 2,486,027 (-10.8%)
Price: USD 0.92
Total Value: USD 2,287,145

Yelp Inc (YELP)
Seller: Jedda Dan (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 2,794 (-13.1%)
Price: USD 35.68
Total Value: USD 99,678

Edwards Lifesciences Corp (EW)
Seller: Wood Larry L (Global President TAVR & Surg)
Shares Sold: 8,950 (-4.1%)
Price: USD 75.23
Total Value: USD 673,268

UiPath Inc (PATH)
Seller: Dines Daniel (CEO and Chairman)
Shares Sold: 45,000 (-0.7%)
Price: USD 12.40
Total Value: USD 558,099

UiPath Inc (PATH)
Seller: Dines Daniel (CEO and Chairman)
Shares Sold: 45,000 (-0.7%)
Price: USD 12.24
Total Value: USD 550,602

Evolus Inc (EOLS)
Seller: Moatazedi David (See Remarks)
Shares Sold: 111,323 (-22.6%)
Price: USD 10.05
Total Value: USD 1,119,141

Evolus Inc (EOLS)
Seller: Moatazedi David (See Remarks)
Shares Sold: 16,582 (-4.3%)
Price: USD 9.89
Total Value: USD 164,054

Eton Pharmaceuticals Inc (ETON)
Seller: Krempa David (Chief Business Officer)
Shares Sold: 10,223 (-1.6%)
Price: USD 14.73
Total Value: USD 150,585

Eton Pharmaceuticals Inc (ETON)
Seller: Krempa David (Chief Business Officer)
Shares Sold: 6,800 (-1.1%)
Price: USD 14.77
Total Value: USD 100,436

Yum! Brands Inc (YUM)
Seller: Gibbs David W (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,102 (-4.7%)
Price: USD 144.00
Total Value: USD 734,688

Yum! Brands Inc (YUM)
Seller: Gibbs David W (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,930 (-1.8%)
Price: USD 144.00
Total Value: USD 277,920

Unity Software Inc (U)
Seller: Barrysmith Mark (Chief Accounting Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,268 (-0.3%)
Price: USD 24.09
Total Value: USD 30,546

Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC)
Seller: Fleming Robert J. (CVP and Pres. Space Systems)
Shares Sold: 3,500 (-65.7%)
Price: USD 505.77
Total Value: USD 1,770,195

Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC)
Seller: Jones Thomas H (CVP & Pres Aeronautics Systems)
Shares Sold: 729 (-8.8%)
Price: USD 505.77
Total Value: USD 368,706

Cinemark Holdings Inc (CNK)
Seller: Gierhart Wanda Marie (Chief Marketing & Content Ofc)
Shares Sold: 52,524 (-35.6%)
Price: USD 31.85
Total Value: USD 1,672,889

Mastercard Inc (MA)
Seller: Kirkpatrick Linda Pistecchia (President, Americas)
Shares Sold: 959 (-3.6%)
Price: USD 572.86
Total Value: USD 549,373

Shake Shack Inc (SHAK)
Seller: Fogertey Katherine Irene (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 263 (-0.7%)
Price: USD 125.15
Total Value: USD 32,914

Shake Shack Inc (SHAK)
Seller: Fogertey Katherine Irene (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 228 (-0.6%)
Price: USD 124.12
Total Value: USD 28,299

Shake Shack Inc (SHAK)
Seller: Fogertey Katherine Irene (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 71 (-0.2%)
Price: USD 126.04
Total Value: USD 8,948

CDN Insider Purchases

Quebec Innovative Materials Corp (QIMC)
Buyer: Karagiannidis, John Ioannis (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 150,000 (+2.6%)
Price: CAD 0.16
Total Value: CAD 23,250

Metalore Resources Ltd (MET)
Buyer: Cox, Peter James (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+3.6%)
Price: CAD 2.25
Total Value: CAD 2,250

Inverite Insights Inc (INVR)
Buyer: Scharfe, Bradley Nixon (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 8,000 (+0.0%)
Price: CAD 0.06
Total Value: CAD 440

Granite Creek Copper Ltd (GCX)
Buyer: Sennott, Robert (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 515,000 (+12.1%)
Price: USD 0.03
Total Value: USD 16,120

Boardwalktech Software Corp (BWLK)
Buyer: Glavin, Charlie (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 49,798 (+68.4%)
Price: USD 0.09
Total Value: USD 4,482

Almaden Minerals Ltd (AAUAF)
Buyer: Fitzgerald, Ria (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 45,000
Price: CAD 0.23
Total Value: CAD 10,170

CDN Insider Sales

Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE)
Seller: Hutchison Whampoa Europe Investments S.à r.l. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 2,438,525 (-0.8%)
Price: USD 14.73
Total Value: USD 35,918,986

Zidane Capital Corp (ZZE.H)
Seller: Naughty, Blair Lawrence (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 50,000 (-6.2%)
Price: CAD 0.15
Total Value: CAD 7,500

Tecsys Inc (TCS)
Seller: Brereton, David (10% Security Holder of Issuer, Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 600 (-0.1%)
Price: CAD 40.00
Total Value: CAD 24,000

Tecsys Inc (TCS)
Seller: Brereton, David (10% Security Holder of Issuer, Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 100 (-0.0%)
Price: CAD 40.01
Total Value: CAD 4,001

Institutional Spotlight: Tracking Fresh Buys and Strategic Stakes

Institutional investors continue to assert their influence across select names, with a wave of fresh filings revealing substantial ownership positions and renewed confidence in key equities.

Millennium Management LLC, led by Israel Englander, has disclosed a significant stake in American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings (AXL). The firm reported ownership of 6,260,744 shares, amounting to 5.30% of the company as of today’s filing. This move marks a noteworthy vote of confidence in the auto components manufacturer amid ongoing sector realignment. Given Millennium’s data-driven investment approach, the size and timing of this acquisition may reflect anticipation of margin expansion or strategic restructuring.

Also surfacing this morning, Magnetar Financial LLC, helmed by Alec Litowitz, revealed a commanding position in E2open Parent Holdings (ETWO), acquiring 16,653,039 shares for a 5.36% ownership stake. The trade reinforces Magnetar’s longstanding focus on software and tech-driven logistics platforms. The firm’s decision to cross the 5% threshold could suggest expectations for operational improvement or potential corporate actions within the supply chain tech space.

Meanwhile, Soleus Capital Master Fund LP declared a new 5.00% holding in UroGen Pharma (URGN), totaling 2,325,000 shares. Known for its healthcare concentration, Soleus’ entry may signal conviction in UroGen’s pipeline progress or regulatory catalysts ahead. The stake aligns with Soleus’ strategy of identifying overlooked biotech opportunities with asymmetric upside.

Biopharma also drew attention from BML Investment Partners LP, which filed for an 8.50% position in Ikena Oncology (IKNA), amounting to 4,090,102 shares. The sizeable commitment suggests a strong belief in Ikena’s oncology platform, potentially hinting at upcoming data or partnership developments. With BML’s activist pedigree, the involvement could extend beyond passive ownership.

Outside the U.S. healthcare sector, Cevian Capital II GP Ltd, the European activist powerhouse, reported ownership of 74,469,925 shares in Smith & Nephew (SNN), representing 8.50% of the outstanding shares. Cevian’s presence often foreshadows pressure for governance reform or operational shifts, especially in underperforming conglomerates. The firm’s visibility in Smith & Nephew suggests mounting momentum for strategic change at the multinational medical equipment maker.

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.

Click on the CandleGlance chart to view it in full size. Find a chart that matches your criteria or interests. You can easily save it to your watchlist on StockCharts.com for further analysis and tracking or copy and paste the ticker list into your chart provider.

US Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – US – Institutional – 2025-06-14

GNLX, LPTH, JVA, OWLT, DAR, TLSA, RDWR, URGN, ETNB, NCPL, ORCL, ARRY, UNCY, VNRX, MEHCQ, ONDS, APGE, PHAT, ZIM, TK, MP, INSW, SPWR, OVV, AR, ASTS, EOG, AKRO, CNQ, BNTC, PSNL, RRC, RTX, SHLS, PR, GDMN, DAC, VTYX, NN, MRCY, BP, UGL, UMAC, LEU, TCRT, EQT, ARIS, CRC, XOM, NXT, RBLX, UAN, TSLA, EYPT, INSM, SA, IRON, MNR, XLE, CVS, INBX, PLTR, GPOR, NEE, KTOS, STLD, AG, SPOT, CACI, ALNY, DASH, GWRE, ATI, CNK, STX, MUX, HES, TBPH, PRIM, ANIP, AXON, DGX, CI, EME, FAX, EHC, NTRA, CAH, PTCT, CDE, CRDF, INBS, PSX, SNT, VLO, GROY, TEAF, ULS, ORI, WMB, BSY, HL, WELL, JNJ, MIO, VTR, YPF, ACT, CIO, ACP, WINA, ZS, PCF, VEEV, PM, TBLD, CRS, PTGX, EVRG, DTM, NOA, ERC, RS, BOXX, FXF

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-06-14

TWM.TO, ATH.TO, ONC.TO, IPO.TO, ALYA.TO, BTE.TO, SU.TO, SXP.TO, ORA.TO, MX.TO, TVE.TO, DPM.TO, VET.TO, CVE.TO, OBE.TO, NTR.TO, AAUC.TO, IMO.TO, TKO.TO, CJ.TO, CNQ.TO, ECN.TO, TAL.TO, ABX.TO, JOY.TO, BNE.TO, POU.TO, OGC.TO, NFG.V, NDM.TO, SSRM.TO, TFPM.TO, FNV.TO, NPI.TO, PD.TO, TPZ.TO, SKE.TO, CF.TO, CGY.TO, ARX.TO, DML.TO, PEY.TO, KNT.TO, SEA.TO, TCW.TO, WRN.TO, WDO.TO, PNE.TO, URE.TO, MATR.TO, NG.TO, FRU.TO, ARTG.V, K.TO, BTO.TO, KEL.TO, DFY.TO, OR.TO, URC.TO, WPM.TO, LUG.TO, ELF.TO, IMG.TO, TOU.TO, IAU.TO, MEG.TO, QBR/B.TO, SSL.TO, FN.TO, ALS.TO, ELD.TO, GEI.TO, ACO/X.TO, EDV.TO, SVM.TO, TOT.TO, AG.TO, SES.TO, VLE.TO, GWO.TO, IAG.TO, ODV.V, CCO.TO, NGD.TO, PHX.TO, CEF.TO, BEPC.TO, CG.TO, ATRL.TO, HBM.TO, EMA.TO, POW.TO, SLI.V, FM.TO, EDR.TO, NA.TO, H.TO, CU.TO, MDA.TO, TXG.TO, ISC.TO, FTT.TO, BDT.TO

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