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Unusual Activity Report

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

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Standout Options Trades

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

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

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

Options Flow Analysis: Trading Day 2025-2-6

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-2-6. 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.

Bank of America Corporation (BAC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Significant call premium bought at $13,187,036 versus call premium sold at $972,239. Put premium bought was $539,865, while put premium sold totaled $602,991.
Total Values: Net premium of $12,277,923
Expectations: The large call premium bought combined with relatively low put activity suggests strong bullish sentiment, with expectations for upward price movement.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought amounted to $13,206,354, significantly outweighing call premium sold at $4,012,821. Put premium bought was $789,371, with only $49,581 in put premium sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $8,453,743
Expectations: Heavy call buying and minimal put selling indicate strong bullish sentiment, reflecting expectations for upward price movement.

Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought totaled $10,472,650, compared to $3,419,816 in call premium sold. Put premium bought was $2,241,136, with $2,204,712 in put premium sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $7,016,410
Expectations: Strong call buying activity suggests bullish expectations, with confidence in upward price movement.

DaVita Inc. (DVA)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Minimal call activity with $522,500 in call premium bought. Notably, $5,950,000 in put premium was bought without any put selling activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $6,472,500
Expectations: Heavy put buying indicates bearish sentiment, with expectations of potential downside movement.

Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $44,222,189 against $40,690,711 in call premium sold. Put premium bought was $8,697,062, while put premium sold was $9,665,899.
Total Values: Net premium of $4,500,315
Expectations: The significant call premium bought and higher put selling suggest bullish sentiment, with expectations for upward price movement.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought totaled $1,885,500, while call premium sold was $416,000. Put premium bought was $786,367 compared to $3,180,512 in put premium sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $3,863,645
Expectations: The high put selling and strong call buying activity indicate bullish sentiment with expectations for price stability or upward movement.

Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought totaled $4,311,638, compared to $683,508 in call premium sold. Put premium bought was $105,007, with $328,046 in put premium sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $3,851,169
Expectations: Strong call buying with minimal put activity suggests bullish sentiment, with expectations for upward price movement.

Citigroup Inc. (C)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $3,775,258, while call premium sold was $269,168. Put premium bought was $248,482, with $442,777 in put premium sold.
Total Values: Net premium of $3,700,385
Expectations: The high call buying and put selling activity indicate bullish sentiment, suggesting confidence in upward price movement.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought totaled $16,119,724, compared to $11,356,799 in call premium sold. Put premium bought was $3,472,578, while put premium sold was $1,381,846.
Total Values: Net premium of $2,672,193
Expectations: Strong call buying and moderate put activity reflect bullish sentiment, with expectations for price appreciation.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: No call activity reported. Put premium bought was minimal at $8,325, while put premium sold was $2,592,795.
Total Values: Net premium of $2,584,470
Expectations: Heavy put selling suggests bullish sentiment despite the lack of call activity, with expectations for price stability or slight upward movement.

Coherent Corp. (COHR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought totaled $2,415,000, with only $40,320 in call premium sold. No significant put activity was reported.
Total Values: Net premium of $2,374,680
Expectations: Strong call buying with negligible put activity indicates bullish sentiment, reflecting expectations for upward price movement.

Flagstar Financial, Inc. (FLG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $2,658,318, with $360,290 in call premium sold. Put premium bought was $73,265, while put premium sold was $7,971.
Total Values: Net premium of $2,232,734
Expectations: Strong call buying and limited put activity suggest bullish sentiment, with expectations for price appreciation.

Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call premium bought totaled $2,004,000 with no notable put activity.
Total Values: Net premium of $2,004,000
Expectations: The absence of put activity combined with strong call buying indicates bullish sentiment, with expectations for upward price movement.

Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2025-2-6

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.

Uber (UBER)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call contracts expiring on January 16, 2026 (344 days to expiry) were bought with a strike price of $77.50. This multi-sweep trade exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: $1,243,340
Strike Price: $77.50
Expectations: The spot price was $69.23 at the time of the trade, indicating an expectation of upward movement toward or beyond the $77.50 strike price.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call contracts expiring on August 15, 2025 (190 days to expiry) were bought with a strike price of $105. Trades were executed via ARCA and exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: $8,092,750
Strike Price: $105
Expectations: The spot price ranged from $110.30 to $110.42, suggesting expectations for a rebound above the $105 strike.

Magnite (MGNI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call contracts expiring on September 19, 2025 (225 days to expiry) were bought with a strike price of $18. This multi-sweep trade exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: $145,800
Strike Price: $18
Expectations: With a spot price of $19.10, this suggests a bullish stance, anticipating stability above $18 or further gains.

Cemex (CX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call contracts expiring on July 18, 2025 (162 days to expiry) were bought with a strike price of $8. This multi-sweep post-earnings trade exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: $70,500
Strike Price: $8
Expectations: The spot price was $6.71, indicating bullish expectations for price appreciation toward $8.

ACM Research (ACMR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put contracts expiring on January 16, 2026 (344 days to expiry) were sold with a strike price of $27, exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $405,720
Strike Price: $27
Expectations: The spot price was $22.35, reflecting confidence that the price will stay above $27.

Maplebear (CART)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call contracts expiring on March 28, 2025 (50 days to expiry) were bought with a strike price of $52, exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $151,290
Strike Price: $52
Expectations: The spot price was $48.55, suggesting bullish expectations for an upward move toward or beyond $52.

Citigroup (C)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call contracts expiring on June 20, 2025 (134 days to expiry) were bought with a strike price of $95, exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $2,187,500
Strike Price: $95
Expectations: The spot price was around $81.96, indicating expectations of significant price appreciation toward $95.

Qualcomm (QCOM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call contracts expiring on May 16, 2025 (99 days to expiry) were bought with a strike price of $175. This post-earnings multi-sweep trade exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: $944,250
Strike Price: $175
Expectations: The spot price was $167.53, suggesting expectations for further gains above $175.

Zeta Global (ZETA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call contracts expiring on June 20, 2025 (134 days to expiry) were bought with a strike price of $25, exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $510,000
Strike Price: $25
Expectations: The spot price was $20.13, indicating bullish sentiment for a move above $25.

Ameresco (AMRC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put contracts expiring on February 21, 2025 (15 days to expiry) were sold with a strike price of $20, exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $38,620
Strike Price: $20
Expectations: The spot price was $21.29, suggesting confidence that the price will stay above $20.

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call contracts expiring on September 19, 2025 (225 days to expiry) were bought with a strike price of $39, exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $3,417,470
Strike Price: $39
Expectations: The spot price was $31.82, reflecting expectations for growth toward or above $39.

American Superconductor (AMSC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call contracts expiring on January 15, 2027 (708 days to expiry) were bought with a strike price of $42. This post-earnings multi-sweep trade exceeded prior open interest.
Total Values: $442,200
Strike Price: $42
Expectations: The spot price was $34.75, indicating bullish sentiment for long-term growth above $42.

Riot Platforms (RIOT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call contracts expiring on June 20, 2025 (134 days to expiry) were bought with a strike price of $16, exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $2,752,792
Strike Price: $16
Expectations: The spot price was $11.82, indicating expectations for strong upward momentum toward $16.

Kingsoft Cloud (KC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call contracts expiring on August 15, 2025 (190 days to expiry) were bought with a strike price of $25, exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $631,759
Strike Price: $25
Expectations: The spot price was $17.00, suggesting expectations for a significant price increase toward $25.

Bank of America (BAC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call contracts expiring on January 15, 2027 (708 days to expiry) were bought with a strike price of $47, exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: $9,993,500
Strike Price: $47
Expectations: The spot price was $47.51, reflecting bullish sentiment, expecting sustained growth above $47.

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

Olin Corp (OLN)
Buyer: Kenneth Todd Lane (President & CEO)
Shares Purchased: 7,250 (+inf%)
Price: USD 28.06
Total Value: USD 203,447

JetBlue Airways Corp (JBLU)
Buyer: Nik Mittal (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 86,244 (+524.5%)
Price: USD 6.14
Total Value: USD 529,452

US Insider Sales

Meta Platforms Inc (META)
Seller: Mark Zuckerberg (COB and CEO)
Shares Sold: 12,144 (-38.0%)
Price: USD 704.36
Total Value: USD 8,553,696

Curtiss-Wright Corp (CW)
Seller: Lynn M Bamford (Chair and CEO)
Shares Sold: 8,289 (-17.6%)
Price: USD 346.87
Total Value: USD 2,875,205

Ensign Group Inc (ENSG)
Seller: Christopher R. Christensen (Executive Chairman)
Shares Sold: 35,694 (-69.1%)
Price: USD 148.47
Total Value: USD 5,299,356

CDN Insider Purchases

Jade Leader Corp (JADE)
Buyer: Jean Pierre Jutras (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,500,000 (+132.2%)
Price: CAD 0.04
Total Value: CAD 100,000

Winshear Gold Corp (WINS)
Buyer: Richard David Williams (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000,000 (+112.2%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 70,000

GMV Minerals Inc (GMV)
Buyer: Alistair MacLennan (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 29,000 (+1.3%)
Price: CAD 0.10
Total Value: CAD 2,900

CDN Insider Sales

CGI Inc (GIB.A)
Seller: Jean-Michel Baticle (Officer)
Shares Sold: 58,500 (-80.5%)
Price: CAD 169.74
Total Value: CAD 9,929,585

CGI Inc (GIB.A)
Seller: Gilles Labbé (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,000 (-39.8%)
Price: CAD 170.08
Total Value: CAD 170,080

Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc (FENC)
Seller: Rostislav Christov Raykov (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 7,569 (-0.3%)
Price: USD 6.65
Total Value: USD 50,334

PyroGenesis Inc (PYR)
Seller: Photis Peter Pascali (Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 40,100 (-0.1%)
Price: CAD 0.56
Total Value: CAD 22,512

Institutional Spotlight: Key Moves from Leading Asset Managers

In recent trading sessions, several institutional investors have made notable moves, signaling shifts in sentiment and strategic positioning across diverse sectors.

OCTAGON CAPITAL ADVISORS LP, under the leadership of Ting Jia, has significantly increased its holdings in multiple companies. The firm now holds 19,576,054 shares of GOSS (8.60% ownership), 10,450,000 shares of TSHA (5.10% ownership), and 2,110,167 shares of DNTH (7.10% ownership), highlighting a robust interest in biotech and healthcare sectors.

ALTIUM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP, led by Jacob Gottlieb, secured 549,294 shares of STSS, marking 9.99% ownership, indicating confidence in the company’s growth prospects.

LONG FOCUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, managed by John Helmers, holds 5,051,000 shares of HLF, representing 5.00% ownership, reflecting strategic positioning in the nutrition sector.

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN LP, managed by Seth Bernstein, has been equally active. The firm secured 2,708,715 shares of VBNK (8.30% ownership), 688,427 shares of TCBX (5.00% ownership), 1,939,615 shares of SAIA (7.30% ownership), 288,511 shares of PBHC (6.10% ownership), 2,465,679 shares of OS (5.40% ownership), 705,794 shares of KRRO (7.50% ownership), 6,247,854 shares of OFC (5.50% ownership), and 7,690,961 shares of CBOE (7.30% ownership). These acquisitions suggest confidence in financial services, logistics, and banking sectors.

SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP, led by Boaz Weinstein, demonstrated strong activity in municipal income funds, acquiring 1,632,402 shares of PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund II (5.06% ownership), 3,921,674 shares of MAV (16.40% ownership), and 2,113,637 shares of MIO (12.52% ownership), reflecting a strategic tilt toward income-generating assets.

WHETSTONE CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC, under David Atterbury, acquired 1,508,303 shares of OPRX, representing 8.20% ownership, signaling strong conviction in the digital health sector.

KNOLL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP, led by Fred Knoll, now holds 630,915 shares of ELTX, equating to 5.20% ownership, underscoring a strategic interest in biotechnology.

BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND LP, under Mark Lampert, significantly increased its holdings with 5,912,554 shares of KURA (7.50% ownership) and 4,393,210 shares of GLUE (7.20% ownership), highlighting a strong focus on biotech investments.

MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC, led by Israel Englander, holds 3,781,298 shares of ZNTL (5.30% ownership), indicating confidence in pharmaceutical developments.

PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC, headed by Richard Pzena, has solidified its presence with major stakes like 28,289,811 shares of MGA (10.00% ownership), 3,270,897 shares of AAP (5.50% ownership), 11,861,633 shares of DG (5.40% ownership), and 962,102 shares of HVT (6.40% ownership), indicating a focus on consumer and industrial sectors.

A standout transaction comes from PLATINUM EQUITY LLC, with Tom Gores at the helm, acquiring a commanding 156,743,635 shares of CTOS, translating to an impressive 69.60% ownership—a clear indicator of a long-term strategic investment.

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 – 2025-02-01

VIAV, TEAM, HIMS, CRDO, RBC, CLS, CMPX, TBBK, BNTC, RDW, GTLB, KEYS, GLW, FRME, VEON, TARS, TATT, CIEN, JHG, REAL, MRCY, RSSS, REPL, AVGO, NRIM, TWST, KINS, PIPR, MRVL, PCTY, RSI, RDVT, VNO, GOOGL, PLTR, TOST, GOOG, CVNA, PRVA, SFM, AMZN, ANET, APP, ACN, TSLA, MP, VERX, AJG, DOCU, EHC, RAIL, DCGO, OWL, RZLT, BHF, LOPE, SATS, BILL, KD, AB, REVG, LLYVA, PBI, TSM, GRND, BOX, PRAX, TYL, ADSK, DPG, HTGC, LYV, PPL, BLK, NTRA, NFLX, ZWS, RYTM, META, DVAX, FOXA, EQH, ENFN, GILD, CLM, DOCS, CSCO, DUOL, CRVL, CLBT, CXDO, CDMO, WBS, DASH, KKR, VRNA, COST, MOFG, ARES, NDAQ, CNTA, FI, APD, MCO, VCTR

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-02-01

CLS.TO, LNF.TO, QTRH.TO, AQN.TO, BLX.TO, TOI.V, MND.TO, ITR.V, EDV.TO, EMA.TO, CNE.TO, QBR/B.TO, IPO.TO, MX.TO, DPM.TO, BB.TO, GWO.TO, CF.TO, H.TO, CU.TO, POW.TO, AP/UN.TO, AIF.TO, ARTG.V, IFC.TO, CEF.TO, FNV.TO, SII.TO

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