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Unusual Activity Report

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

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Standout Options Trades

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

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

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

Options Flow Analysis: Trading Day 2026-1-29

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2026-1-29. 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.

Taiwan Semiconductor – Depositary Receipt (Common Stock) (TSM)
Sentiment: Bullish – heavy put selling
Options Activity: Institutions focused on selling puts to collect substantial premium, accompanied by modest call buying and selling.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $2,742,670, calls sold $4,253,025, premium collected from puts sold $51,144,164
Analysis: The data indicates a dominant put selling activity contributing to the positive net premium of $45,082,196, reflecting institutional confidence through premium collection.

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. – Limited Partnership (PAA)
Sentiment: Bullish – aggressive call buying
Options Activity: Institutions engaged in heavy call buying, outpacing call selling to position for upside potential.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $87,441,455, calls sold $44,913,797
Analysis: The data shows call buying premium significantly exceeding call selling, resulting in a net premium of $42,527,658 that underscores bullish institutional flow.

CoreWeave, Inc. (CRWV)
Sentiment: Bullish – substantial put selling
Options Activity: Institutions showed put selling for premium income, outweighing put buying and balanced call activity for overall upside bias.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $5,987,797, calls sold $2,144,566, puts bought $3,338,454, premium collected from puts sold $24,285,258
Analysis: The data reveals put selling premium dominating over put buying, combining with net call buying to yield a net premium of $24,790,035.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant put selling
Options Activity: Institutions pursued significant put selling for premium generation, countering notable call selling and put buying.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $5,321,312, calls sold $38,399,747, puts bought $10,779,346, premium collected from puts sold $68,428,679
Analysis: The data highlights put selling premium far surpassing other flows, leading to a net premium of $24,570,898 despite opposing activities.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
Sentiment: Bullish – strong call buying
Options Activity: Institutions demonstrated robust call buying alongside put selling for income, with call selling present but not overriding the flow.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $84,686,192, calls sold $71,569,564, puts bought $4,932,675, premium collected from puts sold $11,810,778
Analysis: The data exhibits call buying premium edging out call selling, enhanced by put selling, culminating in a net premium of $19,994,731.

TeraWulf Inc. (WULF)
Sentiment: Bullish – notable put selling
Options Activity: Institutions prioritized put selling to gather premium, supported by call buying that exceeded call selling.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $8,305,076, calls sold $1,439,287, puts bought $211,756, premium collected from puts sold $10,636,613
Analysis: The data points to put selling premium as the key driver, combining with net call buying for a net premium of $17,290,646.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Sentiment: Bullish – balanced call activity with put selling
Options Activity: Institutions conducted call buying surpassing selling, augmented by put selling for premium amid some put buying.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $17,928,692, calls sold $10,779,838, puts bought $11,439,566, premium collected from puts sold $13,350,255
Analysis: The data reflects net positive flows from calls and puts, achieving a net premium of $9,059,543 through combined activities.

Cloudflare, Inc. (NET)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling emphasis
Options Activity: Institutions emphasized selling puts for premium collection, with minimal call buying and selling.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $30,072, calls sold $892,380, premium collected from puts sold $9,549,520
Analysis: The data demonstrates put selling premium as the primary contributor to the net premium of $8,627,068.

iShares Trust – iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV)
Sentiment: Bullish – focused call buying
Options Activity: Institutions targeted call buying to leverage upside, with limited call selling.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $8,170,980, calls sold $590,630
Analysis: The data illustrates call buying premium greatly outweighing selling, producing a net premium of $7,580,350.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
Sentiment: Bullish – even call flows with put selling
Options Activity: Institutions maintained balanced call buying and selling, bolstered by put selling for premium over put buying.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $13,106,266, calls sold $10,704,706, puts bought $2,661,007, premium collected from puts sold $6,342,879
Analysis: The data shows modest net call buying enhanced by put selling, resulting in a net premium of $6,083,432.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI)
Sentiment: Bullish – prominent put selling
Options Activity: Institutions engaged in considerable put selling for income generation, with minor call activity.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $187,920, calls sold $168,480, puts bought $468,750, premium collected from puts sold $5,484,332
Analysis: The data indicates put selling premium dominating, leading to a net premium of $5,035,022.

iShares Trust – iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling driven
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to collect premium, offsetting call selling with light call buying.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $60,701, calls sold $691,983, premium collected from puts sold $5,196,466
Analysis: The data reveals put selling premium as the main positive factor, yielding a net premium of $4,443,782.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying oriented
Options Activity: Institutions favored call buying for potential gains, with minimal call selling and balanced put flows.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $6,600,489, calls sold $1,844,180, puts bought $709,554, premium collected from puts sold $384,988
Analysis: The data highlights net call buying as the core driver, contributing to a net premium of $4,431,743.

GitLab Inc. (GTLB)
Sentiment: Bullish – straightforward call buying
Options Activity: Institutions concentrated on call buying, with negligible call selling.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $4,202,335, calls sold $30,000
Analysis: The data presents strong call buying premium nearly unchallenged, generating a net premium of $4,172,335.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited – Depositary Receipt (Common Stock) (BABA)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying with put selling
Options Activity: Institutions combined call buying and put selling for premium, exceeding call selling and put buying.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $9,290,408, calls sold $5,476,871, puts bought $1,098,301, premium collected from puts sold $972,473
Analysis: The data shows net positive contributions from calls and puts, attaining a net premium of $3,687,709.

Global X Funds – Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX)
Sentiment: Bullish – even call activity with put selling
Options Activity: Institutions balanced call buying and selling, supplemented by put selling for premium collection.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $3,515,029, calls sold $1,142,680, premium collected from puts sold $1,254,923
Analysis: The data depicts balanced call flows augmented by put selling, achieving a net premium of $3,627,272.

Plains GP Holdings, L.P. – Limited Partnership (PAGP)
Sentiment: Bullish – moderate call buying
Options Activity: Institutions performed call buying slightly above selling levels, indicating positioning for growth.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $25,118,500, calls sold $21,495,239
Analysis: The data reflects call buying premium modestly surpassing selling, resulting in a net premium of $3,623,261.

Intel Corporation (INTC)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying led
Options Activity: Institutions leaned toward call buying for upside exposure, with put selling adding to premium income over put buying.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $11,740,647, calls sold $7,307,494, puts bought $2,206,248, premium collected from puts sold $1,089,008
Analysis: The data demonstrates net call buying combined with minor net put selling, producing a net premium of $3,315,913.

Coupang, Inc. (CPNG)
Sentiment: Bullish – key put selling
Options Activity: Institutions emphasized put selling for premium, with small-scale call and put buying.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought $182,082, calls sold $141,128, puts bought $764,850, premium collected from puts sold $3,872,104
Analysis: The data illustrates put selling premium as the leading element, contributing to a net premium of $3,148,208.

Tickers: TSM, PAA, CRWV, MU, META, WULF, AMD, NET, HDV, AMZN, AAOI, HYG, XOM, GTLB, BABA, COPX, PAGP, INTC, CPNG

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

Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2026-1-29

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.

Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts were sold at strikes well below the current price, with activity exceeding prior open interest, indicating new bullish positioning.
Total Values: Approximately $330,000 in premium was collected.
Strike Price: 23.
Analysis: Premium was collected on puts struck far below the current spot price, reducing assignment risk. The size exceeded prior open interest, signaling new positioning that reflects confidence the shares remain above the strike.

CoreWeave, Inc. (CRWV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Long-dated puts were sold near the current price, with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Over $2.1 million in premium was collected.
Strike Price: 100.
Analysis: Substantial premium was collected on near-the-money, long-dated puts, reflecting bullish positioning and willingness to own shares at lower levels while collecting premium.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Deep out-of-the-money puts were sold across multiple legs, with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Approximately $5.0 million in premium was collected across all legs.
Strike Price: 20.
Analysis: Large premium collection on deeply discounted puts signals bullish conviction, as sellers benefit from time decay and low assignment probability.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts were sold near the current price across multiple legs, with activity exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Over $45.3 million in premium was collected.
Strike Price: 340.
Analysis: Exceptionally large premium collection reflects strong bullish positioning, with sellers benefiting as long as price remains near or below the strike through expiration.

RTX Corporation (RTX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls were purchased above the current price, with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Approximately $573,700 in call premium was paid.
Strike Price: 215.
Analysis: Call buyers positioned for upside beyond the strike, with new positioning indicating expectations for continued strength.

The AES Corporation (AES)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: In-the-money calls were bought across multiple legs, exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Roughly $347,000 in call premium was paid.
Strike Price: 14.
Analysis: Buyers deployed capital into in-the-money calls, gaining direct upside exposure over a short time horizon.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls were bought slightly above the current price, with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Over $2.2 million in call premium was paid.
Strike Price: 693.
Analysis: Call buying reflects bullish positioning on the broader market, targeting continued upside.

TeraWulf Inc. (WULF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls were bought for upside while far out-of-the-money puts were sold, with all activity exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Approximately $5.9 million in call premium was paid and over $8.3 million in put premium was collected.
Strike Price: 16 (calls), 27 (puts).
Analysis: The structure combines upside exposure through calls with significant premium collection on long-dated puts, reinforcing a strongly bullish positioning profile.

Sasol Limited (SSL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Long-dated calls were bought well above the current price, with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Roughly $94,400 in call premium was paid.
Strike Price: 10.
Analysis: Call buyers positioned for significant upside over a longer time frame, reflecting speculative bullish exposure.

YPF Sociedad Anónima (YPF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls were bought above the current price across multiple strikes, with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Approximately $1.7 million in call premium was paid.
Strike Price: 43 and 44.
Analysis: Buyers positioned for upside continuation, with new call exposure indicating bullish expectations.

MBIA Inc. (MBI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls were bought near and below the current price, with activity exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Approximately $1.0 million in call premium was paid.
Strike Price: 5 and 6.
Analysis: In-the-money and near-the-money calls provide direct upside exposure, reflecting bullish positioning.

Individual Options Trades: Trading Day January 29, 2026
Additional bullish options activity was observed, featuring call buying and put selling across several names.

Rekor Systems, Inc. (REKR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls were bought above the current price, with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Approximately $24,300 in call premium was paid.
Strike Price: 1.5.
Analysis: Call buyers positioned for upside beyond the strike, indicating new bullish exposure.

Nano Dimension Ltd. (NNDM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: In-the-money calls were bought across multiple legs, exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Approximately $174,000 in call premium was paid.
Strike Price: 1.5.
Analysis: Buyers used in-the-money calls to gain efficient upside exposure, signaling bullish positioning.

GoodRx Holdings, Inc. (GDRX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls were bought above the current price across numerous legs, with repeated size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Aggregate call premium reached several hundred thousand dollars across all legs.
Strike Price: 2.5.
Analysis: Repeated call buying suggests sustained bullish interest and positioning for upside.

The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: In-the-money calls were bought, with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Approximately $1.19 million in call premium was paid.
Strike Price: 15.
Analysis: Call buyers positioned for upside with direct delta exposure.

Unilever PLC (UL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls were bought while puts were sold, with activity exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Approximately $400,000 in call premium was paid and over $828,000 in put premium was collected.
Strike Price: 70 (calls), 72.5 (puts).
Analysis: The combination of call buying and put selling reflects bullish positioning through both upside exposure and premium collection.

Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts were sold below the current price, with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Approximately $280,000 in premium was collected.
Strike Price: 16.
Analysis: Put selling below spot reflects confidence the shares remain above the strike through expiration.

OraSure Technologies, Inc. (OSUR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: In-the-money calls were bought across multiple legs, exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Approximately $139,000 in call premium was paid.
Strike Price: 2.5.
Analysis: Buyers used in-the-money calls to gain upside exposure, signaling new bullish positioning.

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: In-the-money calls were bought across multiple expiries, with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Approximately $817,600 in call premium was paid.
Strike Price: 31 and 33.
Analysis: Call buying below spot provides direct exposure to upside, reflecting bullish positioning.

GitLab Inc. (GTLB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls were bought well above the current price, with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Over $4.0 million in call premium was paid.
Strike Price: 50.
Analysis: Aggressive call buying targets significant upside over the coming months.

ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls were bought above the current price across multiple legs, exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Approximately $1.9 million in call premium was paid.
Strike Price: 130.
Analysis: Buyers positioned for upside, with new call exposure signaling bullish expectations.

Tickers: CCL, CRWV, AAOI, TSM, RTX, AES, SPY, WULF, SSL, YPF, MBI, REKR, NNDM, GDRX, GEO, UL, NU, OSUR, EPD, GTLB, NOW

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

Northwest Bancshares Inc (NWBI)
Buyer: Campana, Robert M. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,000 (+3.1%)
Price: US$12.62
Total Value: US$25,248.20

USA Rare Earth Inc (USAR)
Buyer: Blitzer, Michael (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+13.4%)
Price: US$21.44
Total Value: US$2,143,860.00

Streamex Corp (STEX)
Buyer: Lekstrom, Morgan Lee (Non-Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 2,500 (+3.3%)
Price: US$3.70
Total Value: US$9,250.00

Norwood Financial Corp (NWFL)
Buyer: Carroll, Joseph W. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,996 (+10.4%)
Price: US$28.05–28.21
Total Value: US$112,427.76

NBT Bancorp Inc (NBTB)
Buyer: Delaney, Timothy E. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 22,730 (+43.8%)
Price: US$42.97
Total Value: US$976,708.10

Muncy Columbia Financial Corp (CCFN)
Buyer: Lehman, Jessica M. (EVP, Director of Trust Services)
Shares Purchased: 100 (+72.5%)
Price: US$60.00
Total Value: US$6,000.00

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd (ASA)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 57,165 (+1.0%)
Price: US$75.32
Total Value: US$4,305,667.80

Byline Bancorp Inc (BY)
Buyer: Cabrera, Phillip R. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 169 (+4.3%)
Price: US$31.03
Total Value: US$5,244.07

Anixa Biosciences Inc (ANIX)
Buyer: Baskies, Arnold M. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+8.0%)
Price: US$3.04
Total Value: US$30,400.00

Peoples Financial Corp (PFBX)
Buyer: Stilwell, Joseph (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 618 (+0.1%)
Price: US$20.54
Total Value: US$12,691.43

US Insider Sales

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS)
Seller: Solomon, David M. (Chairman of the Board and CEO)
Shares Sold: 272 (-0.2%)
Price: US$938.84–939.41
Total Value: US$255,387.28

Corning Inc (GLW)
Seller: Schlesinger, Edward A. (Executive Vice President and CFO)
Shares Sold: 21,104 (-27.8%)
Price: US$104.55
Total Value: US$2,206,326.12

Teledyne Technologies Inc (TDY)
Seller: Smith, Michael T. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 4,000 (-8.0%)
Price: US$621.00
Total Value: US$2,484,000.00

CSX Corp (CSX)
Seller: Sorfleet, Diana B. (EVP and Chief Administrative Officer)
Shares Sold: 66,667 (-28.1%)
Price: US$37.48
Total Value: US$2,498,679.16

Relay Therapeutics Inc (RLAY)
Seller: Bergstrom, Donald A. (President, R&D)
Shares Sold: 2,686 (-0.6%)
Price: US$8.45
Total Value: US$22,696.70

Seller: Rahmer, Peter (Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,354 (-0.5%)
Price: US$8.45
Total Value: US$11,441.30

Seller: Catinazzo, Thomas (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,695 (-0.7%)
Price: US$8.45
Total Value: US$14,322.75

Eastern Bankshares Inc (EBC)
Seller: Westermann, Donald Michael (Chief Information Officer)
Shares Sold: 21,256 (-50.5%)
Price: US$20.11
Total Value: US$427,458.16

Microchip Technology Inc (MCHP)
Seller: Sanghi, Steve (President, CEO and Chair of the Board)
Shares Sold: 98,814 (-1.0%)
Price: US$80.55
Total Value: US$7,959,813.55

First Western Financial Inc (MYFW)
Seller: Duncan, David R. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 3,668 (-100.0%)
Price: US$24.95
Total Value: US$91,516.60

Aptera Motors Corp (SEV)
Seller: Johnson, Michael Edious (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 38,000 (-0.8%)
Price: US$1.41
Total Value: US$53,519.20

Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund (IAE)
Seller: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 6,237 (-0.4%)
Price: US$8.28
Total Value: US$51,642.36

Home BancShares Inc (HOMB)
Seller: Townsell, Donna (Director of Investor Relations)
Shares Sold: 5,563 (-2.5%)
Price: US$28.38
Total Value: US$157,877.94

AgeX Therapeutics Inc (AGE)
Seller: Moreadith, Randall (Chief Scientific Officer)
Shares Sold: 6,500 (-100.0%)
Price: US$3.57
Total Value: US$23,185.50

First Bancorp (North Carolina) (FBNC)
Seller: Capel, Mary Clara (Retired Board Member)
Shares Sold: 2,500 (-8.4%)
Price: US$56.91–57.50
Total Value: US$143,142.90

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT)
Seller: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 105,896 (-0.4%)
Price: US$15.53
Total Value: US$1,644,564.88

Parke Bancorp Inc (PKBK)
Seller: Sheppard, Jack C. Jr. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 22,500 (-100.0%)
Price: US$27.03
Total Value: US$608,175.00

CDN Insider Purchases

Mattr Corp (MATR)
Buyer: Kernwood Limited (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 317,800 (+2.7%)
Price: CA$8.21–8.25
Total Value: CA$2,001,964.74

Buyer: Kernaghan, Elizabeth (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 317,800 (+2.7%)
Price: CA$8.21–8.25
Total Value: CA$2,001,964.74

Buyer: Kernaghan, Edward Hume (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 317,800 (+2.7%)
Price: CA$8.21–8.25
Total Value: CA$2,001,964.74

Ressources Minières Radisson (RDS)
Buyer: Manson, Matthew Lamont (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+2.8%)
Price: CA$0.73
Total Value: CA$73,300.00

Zefiro Methane Corp (ZEFI)
Buyer: Flax, Catherine (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 1,083,573 (+18.6%)
Price: CA$0.44
Total Value: CA$476,772.12

Generation Uranium (GEN)
Buyer: Collins, John Michael William (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 250,000 (+65.3%)
Price: CA$0.10
Total Value: CA$25,975.00

Opus One Gold Corp (OOR)
Buyer: Moore, Jean-David (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+1.7%)
Price: CA$0.09
Total Value: CA$17,000.00

Rocky Shore Gold (RSG)
Buyer: Howlett, Brian (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 35,000 (+7.5%)
Price: CA$0.20
Total Value: CA$7,000.00

Buyer: Cudney, Robert Douglas (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 393,000 (+1.1%)
Price: CA$0.20
Total Value: CA$78,600.00

Red Metal Resources (RMES)
Buyer: Chow, Andy Tsz Kong (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 102,500 (+1.5%)
Price: CA$0.08
Total Value: CA$8,200.00

Entree Resources (ETG)
Buyer: Scott, Stephen Victor (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+0.4%)
Price: CA$2.97–3.00
Total Value: CA$29,850.00

Cerrado Gold (CERT)
Buyer: Brennan, Mark Peter (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 12,500 (+0.3%)
Price: CA$1.98
Total Value: CA$24,750.00

Mayfair Gold (MFG)
Buyer: HCRP Regatta I LP (Director or Senior Officer of Insider)
Shares Purchased: 12,500 (+0.7%)
Price: US$4.49
Total Value: US$56,125.00

Andean Precious Metals (APM)
Buyer: Terui Villegas, Melissa Harumi (Director or Senior Officer of Insider)
Shares Purchased: 4,760 (+2.4%)
Price: CA$10.50
Total Value: CA$49,980.00

Buyer: Riquelme Gomez, Felipe Alonso (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 3,800 (+13.3%)
Price: CA$10.50
Total Value: CA$39,900.00

Buyer: Dominik, Ksiazek (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 4,760
Price: CA$10.50
Total Value: CA$49,980.00

Quimbaya Gold (QIM)
Buyer: Wahl, Sebastian (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 77,000 (+12.8%)
Price: CA$0.36
Total Value: CA$27,475.00

Val-D’Or Mining Corporation (VZZ)
Buyer: Lee, Jimmy S.H. (Director and 10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 532,000 (+3.7%)
Price: CA$0.09–0.10
Total Value: CA$51,475.70

Christina Lake Cannabis (CLC)
Buyer: Milia, Salvatore (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 400,000 (+2.1%)
Price: CA$0.04
Total Value: CA$16,000.00

Golden Age Exploration (GDN)
Buyer: Fairhurst, Emma (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 195,000
Price: CA$0.07
Total Value: CA$13,650.00

Chesapeake Gold (CKG)
Buyer: Tsotsos, Jean-Paul Marcel Alexander (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 2,381 (+10.1%)
Price: CA$4.20
Total Value: CA$10,000.20

Bayhorse Silver (BHS)
Buyer: Doulis, Christos (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+3.1%)
Price: CA$0.12
Total Value: CA$6,000.00

CDN Insider Sales

Andean Precious Metals (APM)
Seller: PMB Partners LP (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 9,102,250 (-11.4%)
Price: CA$10.50
Total Value: CA$95,573,625.00

Seller: Morales, Alberto (Director, Senior Officer, and 10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 9,102,250 (-11.4%)
Price: CA$10.50
Total Value: CA$95,573,625.00

Alkane Resources (ALK)
Seller: Mills, Bradford (Director and 10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 50,000,000 (-27.8%)
Price: CA$1.50
Total Value: CA$75,000,000.00

Headwater Exploration (HWX)
Seller: Olson, Kevin (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 100,000 (-3.3%)
Price: CA$11.25
Total Value: CA$1,125,390.00

Seller: Rideout, Scott Earl (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 50,000 (-33.5%)
Price: CA$11.27
Total Value: CA$563,500.00

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ)
Seller: Halewich, Dean William (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 20,000 (-94.3%)
Price: CA$50.00
Total Value: CA$1,000,000.00

Seller: Bast, Calvin John (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-15.1%)
Price: CA$49.97
Total Value: CA$499,700.00

Seller: Giggs, Dwayne Frederick (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 2,252 (-2.9%)
Price: CA$49.97
Total Value: CA$112,532.44

First Majestic Silver (FR)
Seller: Kirwan, Edward Allen (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 32,786 (-46.7%)
Price: CA$35.36
Total Value: CA$1,159,312.96

Seller: Polman, Raymond L. (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-9.0%)
Price: CA$35.55
Total Value: CA$355,500.00

Seller: Fudge, Thomas F. Jr. (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 5,475 (-51.5%)
Price: CA$34.96
Total Value: CA$191,406.00

Seller: Co, Rose Marjorie (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 5,505 (-28.5%)
Price: CA$35.57
Total Value: CA$195,812.85

Ucore Rare Metals (UCU)
Seller: Johnson, Randy T. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 100,000 (-1.0%)
Price: CA$9.41
Total Value: CA$940,500.00

NamSys (CTZ)
Seller: Sparks, The Estate of Kenneth Barry (Director and Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 36,500 (-0.5%)
Price: CA$1.30
Total Value: CA$47,450.00

Pyrogenesis Inc (PYR)
Seller: Pascali, Photis Peter (Director, Senior Officer, and 10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 401,600 (-2.5%)
Price: CA$0.24–0.25
Total Value: CA$99,298.81

Real Estate Split Corp (RS)
Seller: Lauzon, Robert (Director or Senior Officer of Insider)
Shares Sold: 31,300 (-33.0%)
Price: CA$10.18–10.26
Total Value: CA$319,620.00

Red Lake Gold (RGLD)
Seller: Kalt, Ryan (Director and 10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 352,000 (-65.9%)
Price: CA$0.07
Total Value: CA$22,880.00

Institutional Spotlight: January 29, 2026

BCAL

FJ CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC reported ownership of 2,054,534 SH, representing 6.34% Ownership.

MDRX

MASON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC disclosed a position of 6,283,161 SH, accounting for 5.80% Ownership.

CPF

HOLDCO ASSET MANAGEMENT LP reported holding 2,427,576 SH, equal to 9.20% Ownership.

TSN

PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC reported ownership of 15,458,901 SH, representing 5.50% Ownership.

AXL

MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC disclosed a holding of 7,399,401 SH, equating to 6.20% Ownership.

INAB

FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC reported ownership of 914,531 SH, representing 9.40% Ownership.

QURE

STANDARD LIFE ABERDEEN PLC disclosed a position of 3,678,640 SH, accounting for 5.91% Ownership.

TECX

STANDARD LIFE ABERDEEN PLC reported holding 1,141,824 SH, equal to 6.10% Ownership.

MGRC

RIVER ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC disclosed ownership of 2,132,135 SH, representing 8.70% Ownership.

LEMB

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP reported a holding of 655,344 SH, accounting for 4.20% Ownership.

GENT

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP disclosed ownership of 2,501,629 SH, representing 35.00% Ownership.

GENM

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP reported a position of 1,055,903 SH, equal to 60.00% Ownership.

HUSV

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP disclosed holding 397,352 SH, representing 16.60% Ownership.

DIVE

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP reported ownership of 390,473 SH, accounting for 22.70% Ownership.

BKSY

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP disclosed a position of 2,072,543 SH, representing 5.80% Ownership.

FDG

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP reported holding 222,536 SH, equal to 7.70% Ownership.

ECF

WELLS FARGO COMPANY MN disclosed ownership of 946,404 SH, representing 7.00% Ownership.

BCX

WELLS FARGO COMPANY MN reported a position of 4,101,251 SH, accounting for 5.40% Ownership.

MPA

WELLS FARGO COMPANY MN disclosed holding 897,743 SH, representing 6.90% Ownership.

OPP

WELLS FARGO COMPANY MN reported ownership of 1,325,507 SH, equal to 5.30% Ownership.

LUV

FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC disclosed a position of 40,200,530 SH, representing 7.80% Ownership.

ANDG

FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC reported holding 997,468 SH, accounting for 7.90% Ownership.

ACET

FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC disclosed ownership of 626,571 SH, representing 6.50% Ownership.

PALI

FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC reported a position of 9,163,990 SH, equal to 6.00% Ownership.

INR

FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC disclosed holding 1,299,091 SH, representing 8.30% Ownership.

CADELER A/S

NORDEA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AB reported ownership of 19,983,739 SH, accounting for 5.70% Ownership.

CTNM

FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC disclosed a position of 1,879,367 SH, representing 6.20% Ownership.

Tickers: BCAL, MDRX, CPF, TSN, AXL, INAB, QURE, TECX, MGRC, LEMB, GENT, GENM, HUSV, DIVE, BKSY, FDG, ECF, BCX, MPA, OPP, LUV, ANDG, ACET, PALI, INR, CTNM

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

SGML, GORO, SIDU, SATL, ENGN, AGQ, WWR, USGO, LUCD, CRML, VGZ, STI, CHNR, QURE, FLNT, EKSO, USAU, WULF, SCYX, APLD, HYMC, IREN, IPX, EQ, ASTI, GSIT, BBGI, BW, DSVSF, LRMR, BLBX, MAIA, SLV, DBVT, UAMY, LYV, GEVO, PSLV, CMCL, BDSX, NB, SPPP, PLTM, AG, LION, OPXS, LLYVA, TARA, UPWK, SNBR, ATAI, RDW, ASPI, AREC, MNPR, THM, CLSK, CORZ, NKTX, CURR, GILD, AMCR, LBTYA, BTDR, PL, AS, IPI, GDMN, PALI, AU, BP, SPWR, LTH, ASND, TYGO, ENLV, CTNM, UNFI, RMTI, VET, AXGN, FROG, ARVN, DFTX, UGL, CNTA, IDAI, OGI, MUX, PRAX, CSX, USCI, VRDN, AMD, INTR, TSM, MGNX, ISSC, SDST, EDU, OXY, UUU, DMAC, ORMP, AMZN, YPF, GNT, CAAP, WMB, ACIU, APPS, TTWO, SBUX, SHIP, AMBP, TAC, CNQ, MP, PM, DVN, AMPG, DBB, OPAL, INSW, HL, IHD, OCS, DG, FIP, CCK, WMG, NESR, NVDA, COP, TGT, TWLO, CNC, REPYY, EQT, MO, FANG, WFG, GOLF, KO, STLD, AZN, MNST, ZM, CDE, TIGO, IVA, BN, CMTL, ICFI, RIOT, MSGE, PR, AMAT, LNSR, CNTX, GLPI, CIA, GDE, GDS, FXF, DEA, MCD, PSEC, RKLB, CIFR, CACI

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

ASM.TO, PTM.TO, TRX.TO, GOLD.TO, CS.TO, USA.TO, SLI.V, ACT.CA, FOM.TO, AYA.TO, DSV.TO, TMQ.TO, ERO.TO, FURY.TO, TKO.TO, FM.TO, CGG.TO, OLA.TO, CFX.TO, GLO.TO, SGD.TO, ARG.TO, LAC.TO, MDI.TO, AG.TO, SVM.TO, LUN.TO, GGD.TO, IMG.TO, PAAS.TO, POU.TO, BNE.TO, EFR.TO, IPO.TO, NTR.TO, LGO.TO, NUAG.TO, EDR.TO, ABX.TO, III.TO, SII.TO, HBM.TO, FTG.TO, CFP.TO, SDE.TO, CAS.TO, CURA.TO, GLXY.TO, ITR.V, ARIS.TO, CNL.TO, ARTG.V, CRON.TO, ITH.TO, HAI.TO, AGI.TO, OBE.TO, SAP.TO, CEF.TO, LUC.TO, VET.TO, VLE.TO, HWX.TO, REI/UN.TO, GUD.TO, SCR.TO, CHR.TO, GEI.TO, WRN.TO, PEY.TO, KNT.TO, TRP.TO, FCR/UN.TO, CVO.TO, TPZ.TO, ELD.TO, GRSL.V, TOU.TO, WEF.TO, GRT/UN.TO, LUG.TO, MX.TO, FVI.TO, SES.TO, BCE.TO, ATH.TO, RSI.TO, PPL.TO, SU.TO, SGY.TO, DBM.TO, NXR/UN.TO, KEY.TO, IMO.TO, CVE.TO, CCO.TO, CGY.TO, CNQ.TO, EDV.TO, TA.TO, NGD.TO, TXG.TO, T.TO, NPI.TO, SLF.TO, CG.TO, KEL.TO, WTE.TO, WPM.TO, ARX.TO, CCA.TO, BTO.TO, L.TO, ACO/X.TO, ENB.TO, K.TO, SRU/UN.TO, CRR/UN.TO, FRU.TO, IFP.TO, ALS.TO, DPM.TO, FAR.TO, OGC.TO, MTA.V, WFG.TO, WN.TO, NEO.TO, ATS.TO, EQX.TO, JOY.TO, WPK.TO, HR/UN.TO, LAR.TO

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