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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 2025-12-9

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-12-9. 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.

Target Corporation (TGT)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant put selling for premium
Options Activity: Institutions engaged in substantial put selling, collecting significant premium, alongside minor call selling and negligible call buying, indicating bullish positioning through income generation from puts.
Key Totals: Total premium of $45,216,418 net, with $76,176,050 premium collected from puts sold and $30,684,940 premium paid for puts bought.
Analysis: The data shows strong net premium flow driven by high-volume put selling, reflecting institutional confidence in the stock’s upside, as put selling activity outweighs put buying by a wide margin in premium terms.

Kohl’s Corporation (KSS)
Sentiment: Bullish – aggressive call buying
Options Activity: Institutions demonstrated heavy call buying, paying substantial premium, while also selling calls to collect some premium, with no put activity recorded, pointing to directional bullish bets.
Key Totals: Total premium of $36,878,855 net, with $55,748,230 premium paid for calls bought and $18,869,375 premium collected from calls sold.
Analysis: The data indicates a clear bullish tilt with call buying premium far exceeding call selling, suggesting institutions are positioning for potential price appreciation through net debit flow into calls.

ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW)
Sentiment: Bullish – straightforward call acquisition
Options Activity: Institutions focused exclusively on call buying, deploying premium without any offsetting sales or put trades, consistent with bullish directional exposure.
Key Totals: Total premium of $31,168,000 net, with $31,168,000 premium paid for calls bought.
Analysis: The data reveals pure call buying activity, where the entire net premium outflow represents institutional commitment to upside potential via calls.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)
Sentiment: Bullish – net premium inflow from put sales
Options Activity: Institutions prioritized put selling to collect premium, while also buying puts and selling calls, with minor call buying, overall favoring bullish premium collection over protection.
Key Totals: Total premium of $24,986,156 net, with $26,718,031 premium collected from puts sold and $26,718,031 premium paid for puts bought.
Analysis: The data highlights balanced put activity but a positive net from sales exceeding buys, combined with call selling, indicating mild bullish sentiment through retained premium.

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish – two-way flow favoring calls
Options Activity: Institutions showed active two-way trading with notable call buying and selling, alongside put buying and selling with premium collected, reflecting bullish net positioning amid balanced volume.
Key Totals: Total premium of $24,649,285 net, with $53,844,089 premium paid for calls bought, $19,874,666 premium collected from puts sold, and $11,969,620 premium paid for puts bought.
Analysis: The data displays robust call premium dominance over put buying, with put selling adding to inflows, underscoring institutional bullish bias in the overall flow.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Sentiment: Bullish – call-heavy premium outlay
Options Activity: Institutions executed significant call buying, offset by call and put selling for premium, with limited put buying, suggesting bullish directional trades over hedging.
Key Totals: Total premium of $20,981,915 net, with $26,596,265 premium paid for calls bought, $4,819,365 premium collected from calls sold, and $1,547,890 premium collected from puts sold.
Analysis: The data points to strong net call buying premium, amplified by sales in both calls and puts, indicating bullish conviction with premium retention.

HubSpot, Inc. (HUBS)
Sentiment: Bullish – elevated call premium commitment
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls with high premium while selling puts to collect premium, with no other activity, aligning with bullish strategies combining direction and income.
Key Totals: Total premium of $15,812,400 net, with $33,570,900 premium paid for calls bought and $49,383,300 premium collected from puts sold.
Analysis: The data shows call buying debit offset by substantial put selling credit, resulting in net inflow that supports bullish institutional outlook.

Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT)
Sentiment: Bullish – call and put sales synergy
Options Activity: Institutions sold both calls and puts, collecting premium across the board with minimal call buying, indicative of income-focused bullish positioning.
Key Totals: Total premium of $14,858,000 net, with $3,437,000 premium paid for calls bought, $11,421,000 premium collected from calls sold, and no put activity specified.
Analysis: The data reflects net premium collection primarily from call selling, suggesting institutions are bullish via theta decay strategies without significant debit flows.

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling dominance
Options Activity: Institutions focused on put selling for premium collection, alongside call buying and call selling, with no put buying, emphasizing bullish income generation.
Key Totals: Total premium of $13,319,200 net, with $4,786,500 premium paid for calls bought, $18,105,700 premium collected from puts sold, and $18,105,700 premium collected from calls sold.
Analysis: The data demonstrates strong premium inflows from put and call sales exceeding call buys, highlighting bullish flow through net credit.

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
Sentiment: Bullish – balanced sales with net positive
Options Activity: Institutions traded heavily in calls both ways and puts with selling for premium, showing mixed but net bullish activity favoring premium retention over outlays.
Key Totals: Total premium of $12,441,004 net, with $21,672,352 premium paid for calls bought, $27,526,408 premium collected from puts sold, and $11,589,845 premium paid for puts bought.
Analysis: The data indicates put selling premium surpassing put buying, with call flows near neutral, resulting in overall bullish net premium.

United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)
Sentiment: Bullish – put premium harvest
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to collect premium and bought calls minimally, with small call selling, pointing to bullish income strategies with light directional element.
Key Totals: Total premium of $10,481,746 net, with $13,522,650 premium collected from puts sold and $3,057,100 premium paid for puts bought.
Analysis: The data reveals substantial net credit from put selling over buying, supporting bullish positioning via premium collected.

The Home Depot, Inc. (HD)
Sentiment: Bullish – aggressive put sales
Options Activity: Institutions emphasized put selling for premium, with minor call buying and call selling, and no put buying, consistent with bullish theta plays.
Key Totals: Total premium of $7,889,808 net, with $12,612,920 premium collected from puts sold.
Analysis: The data shows dominant premium collection from puts sold, indicating institutional bullishness through unopposed credit flow.

Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON)
Sentiment: Bullish – combined call and put credit
Options Activity: Institutions sold calls and puts to gather premium, offset by call buying, reflecting bullish net income generation.
Key Totals: Total premium of $6,427,000 net, with $4,206,800 premium paid for calls bought and $10,633,800 premium collected from puts sold.
Analysis: The data highlights put selling premium exceeding call buying, yielding net bullish inflow.

Oracle Corporation (ORCL)
Sentiment: Bullish – multi-faceted premium net
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls and sold both calls and puts for premium, with minor put buying, showing bullish blend of direction and credit.
Key Totals: Total premium of $6,373,823 net, with $11,084,871 premium paid for calls bought, $1,057,564 premium collected from puts sold, and $873,622 premium paid for puts bought.
Analysis: The data displays call buying lead tempered by sales in calls and puts, resulting in net positive premium aligned with bullish flow.

The Cigna Group (CI)
Sentiment: Bullish – pure call debit
Options Activity: Institutions solely bought calls, paying premium without any sales or put trades, signaling direct bullish exposure.
Key Totals: Total premium of $6,159,030 net, with $6,159,030 premium paid for calls bought.
Analysis: The data confirms unhedged call buying as the sole activity, representing bullish institutional intent.

Carvana Co. (CVNA)
Sentiment: Bullish – call bias in two-way trades
Options Activity: Institutions actively bought and sold calls, with put selling for premium and minor put buying, favoring bullish call flows overall.
Key Totals: Total premium of $6,153,034 net, with $15,446,520 premium paid for calls bought, $2,764,905 premium collected from puts sold, and $523,311 premium paid for puts bought.
Analysis: The data shows call buying premium dominating, enhanced by put selling credit, for net bullish positioning.

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling emphasis
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts and calls to collect premium, with negligible call buying, indicating bullish income focus.
Key Totals: Total premium of $5,742,027 net, with $4,860,000 premium collected from calls sold and $10,575,300 premium collected from puts sold.
Analysis: The data reflects strong premium from put and call sales, underscoring bullish net credit without debits.

CoreWeave, Inc. (CRWV)
Sentiment: Bullish – call flow with put offset
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls while selling puts for premium and engaging in call sales and put buys, netting bullish through call dominance.
Key Totals: Total premium of $4,815,570 net, with $3,239,071 premium paid for calls bought, $6,253,891 premium collected from puts sold, and $2,191,687 premium paid for puts bought.
Analysis: The data indicates call buying premium slightly outpaced by put selling credit, yielding positive net bullish flow.

Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (SPCE)
Sentiment: Bullish – overwhelming put premium collection
Options Activity: Institutions heavily sold puts to collect premium, with minor call buying and selling and negligible put buying, highlighting bullish selling strategy.
Key Totals: Total premium of $4,148,904 net, with $3,992,813 premium collected from puts sold.
Analysis: The data demonstrates dominant put selling as the driver of net premium, signaling strong bullish institutional activity.

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying leadership
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls extensively, sold calls and puts for premium, with limited put buying, showing bullish directional push.
Key Totals: Total premium of $3,882,874 net, with $6,154,908 premium paid for calls bought, $246,439 premium collected from puts sold, and $207,968 premium paid for puts bought.
Analysis: The data reveals call buying premium as the key net contributor, supported by minor put sales, for bullish overall.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)
Sentiment: Bullish – put sales driving flow
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts for premium, with small call buying and selling and put buying, netting bullish via credit.
Key Totals: Total premium of $3,405,651 net, with $3,783,002 premium collected from puts sold and $491,126 premium paid for puts bought.
Analysis: The data shows put selling premium substantially exceeding put buying, indicating bullish net positioning.

Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)
Sentiment: Bullish – put premium dominance
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to collect premium, alongside minor call buying and selling and put buying, favoring bullish credit collection.
Key Totals: Total premium of $3,203,136 net, with $3,532,416 premium collected from puts sold and $408,360 premium paid for puts bought.
Analysis: The data highlights put selling as the primary net inflow source, reflecting bullish institutional strategy.

Sigma Lithium Corporation (SGML)
Sentiment: Bullish – direct call investment
Options Activity: Institutions exclusively bought calls, paying premium with no sales or put activity, denoting pure bullish direction.
Key Totals: Total premium of $3,052,544 net, with $3,077,945 premium paid for calls bought.
Analysis: The data confirms focused call buying as the entire flow, aligning with bullish exposure.

Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT)
Sentiment: Bullish – put sales with call support
Options Activity: Institutions bought calls and sold puts for premium, with minor call selling and put buying, blending bullish elements.
Key Totals: Total premium of $3,021,825 net, with $1,546,700 premium paid for calls bought, $1,980,030 premium collected from puts sold, and $491,985 premium paid for puts bought.
Analysis: The data shows combined call debit and put credit resulting in net positive, supporting bullish view.

Walmart Inc. (WMT)
Sentiment: Bullish – modest put income flow
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts to collect premium, with balanced call buying and selling and minor put buying, indicating light bullish tilt.
Key Totals: Total premium of $2,884,419 net, with $2,635,952 premium collected from puts sold and $157,122 premium paid for puts bought.
Analysis: The data reflects net premium from put selling over buying, with neutral calls, for overall bullish flow.

Tickers: TGT, KSS, NOW, TSM, TSLA, GOOGL, HUBS, SPOT, CHTR, NVDA, UPS, HD, AXON, ORCL, CI, CVNA, FANG, CRWV, SPCE, WBD, MU, NVO, SGML, VRT, WMT

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 2025-12-9

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.

Sigma Lithium Corporation (SGML)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought on April 17, 2026 expiry at the $129 strike, which is above the spot price of $11.92. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid of $2,958,795.
Strike Price: $129.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in one hundred twenty-nine days at a strike price significantly above the current spot price, paying a premium of $2,958,795 in aggregate. The purchase of these out-of-the-money calls with trade size exceeding prior open interest establishes new bullish positions, allowing upside exposure beyond the $129 level upon exercise while limiting risk to the premium paid.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold on January 16, 2026 expiry at the $38 strike, which is far below the spot price of $302.73. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected of $23,004,100.
Strike Price: $38.
Analysis: Traders sold put options expiring in thirty-eight days at a strike price substantially below the current spot price, collecting a premium of $23,004,100 in aggregate. The sale of these deep out-of-the-money puts with trade size exceeding prior open interest generates income from the premium received and reflects a view that the underlying will remain above the $38 level at expiration, retaining the premium if unexercised.

iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (EWW)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought on March 20, 2026 expiry at the $101 strike, which is above the spot price of $69.23. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid of $310,000.
Strike Price: $101.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in one hundred one days at a strike price above the current spot price, paying a premium of $310,000. The purchase of these out-of-the-money calls with trade size exceeding prior open interest establishes new bullish positions, allowing upside exposure beyond the $101 level upon exercise while limiting risk to the premium paid.

Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (FULC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought on January 15, 2027 expiry at the $402 strike, which is far above the spot price of $14.03. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid of $418,594.
Strike Price: $402.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in four hundred two days at a strike price significantly above the current spot price, paying a premium of $418,594 in aggregate. The purchase of these deep out-of-the-money calls with trade size exceeding prior open interest establishes new bullish positions, allowing substantial upside exposure beyond the $402 level upon exercise while limiting risk to the premium paid.

Porch Group, Inc. (PRCH)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought on May 15, 2026 expiry at the $157 strike, which is above the spot price of $9.72. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid of $186,835.
Strike Price: $157.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in one hundred fifty-seven days at a strike price significantly above the current spot price, paying a premium of $186,835. The purchase of these out-of-the-money calls with trade size exceeding prior open interest establishes new bullish positions, allowing upside exposure beyond the $157 level upon exercise while limiting risk to the premium paid.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought on June 18, 2026 expiry at the $191 strike, which is far above the spot price of $28.88. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid of $643,870.
Strike Price: $191.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in one hundred ninety-one days at a strike price substantially above the current spot price, paying a premium of $643,870 in aggregate. The purchase of these deep out-of-the-money calls with trade size exceeding prior open interest establishes new bullish positions, allowing substantial upside exposure beyond the $191 level upon exercise while limiting risk to the premium paid.

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold on January 16, 2026 expiry at the $38 strike, which is far below the spot price of $184.44. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected of $19,254,510.
Strike Price: $38.
Analysis: Traders sold put options expiring in thirty-eight days at a strike price substantially below the current spot price, collecting a premium of $19,254,510 in aggregate. The sale of these deep out-of-the-money puts with trade size exceeding prior open interest generates income from the premium received and reflects a view that the underlying will remain above the $38 level at expiration, retaining the premium if unexercised.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought on January 9, 2026 expiry at the $225 strike, which is below the spot price of $227.90. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid of $946,665.
Strike Price: $225.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in thirty-one days at a strike price slightly below the current spot price, paying a premium of $946,665. The purchase of these in-the-money calls with trade size exceeding prior open interest establishes new bullish positions, providing intrinsic value at the $225 level plus time value, with potential for further gains upon exercise.

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought on December 12, 2025 expiry at the $540 and $550 strikes, which are above the spot price of $527.03; one put sold on January 9, 2026 expiry at the $505 strike, below the spot. Mixed sizes, with call trades not exceeding prior open interest and put exceeding.
Total Values: Total premium paid for calls of $419,450; premium collected for put of $313,950.
Strike Price: $540, $550 (calls); $505 (put).
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in three days at strikes above the current spot price, paying a net premium of $419,450 in aggregate, while selling a put expiring in thirty-one days at a strike below spot, collecting $313,950. The net bullish flow from call buys establishes short-term upside exposure beyond $540/$550 levels with limited risk to premium paid, and the put sale generates premium income with obligation only if below $505 at expiration; the put’s size exceeds prior open interest, indicating new positioning.

Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought on January 2, 2026 expiry at the $70 strike, which is above the spot price of $69.77. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid of $315,200.
Strike Price: $70.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in twenty-four days at a strike price slightly above the current spot price, paying a premium of $315,200. The purchase of these near out-of-the-money calls with trade size exceeding prior open interest establishes new bullish positions, allowing upside exposure beyond the $70 level upon exercise while limiting risk to the premium paid.

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold on January 9, 2026 expiry at the $430 strike, which is below the spot price of $440.80. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected of $5,231,379.
Strike Price: $430.
Analysis: Traders sold put options expiring in thirty-one days at a strike price below the current spot price, collecting a premium of $5,231,379 in aggregate. The sale of these out-of-the-money puts with trade size exceeding prior open interest generates income from the premium received and reflects a view that the underlying will remain above the $430 level at expiration, retaining the premium if unexercised.

Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought on December 12, 2025 expiry at the $345 strike, which is above the spot price of $343.73. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid of $818,448.
Strike Price: $345.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in three days at a strike price slightly above the current spot price, paying a premium of $818,448 in aggregate. The purchase of these near out-of-the-money calls with trade size exceeding prior open interest establishes new short-term bullish positions, allowing immediate upside exposure beyond the $345 level upon exercise while limiting risk to the premium paid.

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GFS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought on January 16, 2026 expiry at the $40 strike, which is in line with the spot price of $40.35. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid of $1,215,250.
Strike Price: $40.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in thirty-eight days at a strike price at the current spot price, paying a premium of $1,215,250 in aggregate. The purchase of these at-the-money calls with trade size exceeding prior open interest establishes new bullish positions, providing balanced exposure to upside from the $40 level with time value enhancing potential returns upon exercise.

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought on September 30, 2026 expiry at the $95 and $110 strikes, which are above the spot price of $88.07. Trade size exceeds prior open interest for $95 trades.
Total Values: Total premium paid of $936,039.
Strike Price: $95, $110.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in two hundred ninety-five days at strikes above the current spot price, paying a premium of $936,039 in aggregate. The purchase of these out-of-the-money calls, with size exceeding prior open interest, establishes new bullish positions, allowing long-term upside exposure beyond $95/$110 levels upon exercise while limiting risk to the premium paid.

Morgan Stanley (MS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold on January 16, 2026 expiry at the $185 strike, which is above the spot price of $180.01. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected of $674,623.
Strike Price: $185.
Analysis: Traders sold put options expiring in thirty-eight days at a strike price above the current spot price, collecting a premium of $674,623. The sale of these in-the-money puts with trade size exceeding prior open interest generates income from the premium received but carries obligation to buy at $185 if exercised; this positioning profits if the underlying stays below $185 minus premium at expiration.

Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought on February 20, 2026 expiry at the $145 strike, which is in line with the spot price of $145.35. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid of $1,860,000.
Strike Price: $145.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in seventy-three days at a strike price at the current spot price, paying a premium of $1,860,000. The purchase of these at-the-money calls with trade size exceeding prior open interest establishes new bullish positions, providing balanced exposure to upside from the $145 level with time value enhancing potential returns upon exercise.

GoodRx Holdings, Inc. (GDRX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought on July 17, 2026 expiry at the $220 strike, which is far above the spot price of $2.65. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid of $26,459.
Strike Price: $220.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in two hundred twenty days at a strike price significantly above the current spot price, paying a premium of $26,459. The purchase of these deep out-of-the-money calls with trade size exceeding prior open interest establishes new bullish positions, allowing substantial upside exposure beyond the $220 level upon exercise while limiting risk to the premium paid.

Opendoor Technologies Inc. (OPEN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold on May 15, 2026 expiry at the $5 strike, which is below the spot price of $7.02. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected of $622,000.
Strike Price: $5.
Analysis: Traders sold put options expiring in one hundred fifty-seven days at a strike price below the current spot price, collecting a premium of $622,000 in aggregate. The sale of these out-of-the-money puts with trade size exceeding prior open interest generates income from the premium received and reflects a view that the underlying will remain above the $5 level at expiration, retaining the premium if unexercised.

CVS Health Corporation (CVS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought on December 12, 2025 expiry at the $82 strike, which is above the spot price of $80.09. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid of $124,760.
Strike Price: $82.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in three days at a strike price above the current spot price, paying a premium of $124,760 in aggregate. The purchase of these out-of-the-money calls with trade size exceeding prior open interest establishes new short-term bullish positions, allowing upside exposure beyond the $82 level upon exercise while limiting risk to the premium paid.

DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (DOCN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought on December 12, 2025 expiry at the $53 strike, which is above the spot price of $51.23. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium paid of $185,624.
Strike Price: $53.
Analysis: Traders bought call options expiring in three days at a strike price above the current spot price, paying a premium of $185,624 in aggregate. The purchase of these out-of-the-money calls with trade size exceeding prior open interest establishes new short-term bullish positions, allowing upside exposure beyond the $53 level upon exercise while limiting risk to the premium paid.

Walmart Inc. (WMT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold on January 15, 2027 expiry at the $115 strike, which is slightly above the spot price of $114.73. Trade size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Total premium collected of $2,245,040.
Strike Price: $115.
Analysis: Traders sold put options expiring in four hundred two days at a strike price slightly above the current spot price, collecting a premium of $2,245,040 in aggregate. The sale of these in-the-money puts with trade size exceeding prior open interest generates income from the premium received but carries obligation to buy at $115 if exercised; this long-term positioning profits if the underlying stays below $115 minus premium at expiration.

Tickers: SGML, TSM, EWW, FULC, PRCH, AAOI, NVDA, AMZN, CRWD, AFRM, TSLA, ETN, GFS, TLT, MS, APO, GDRX, OPEN, CVS, DOCN, WMT

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

Granite Ridge Resources Inc (GRNT)
Buyer: John McCartney (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+4.6%)
Price: USD 5.26
Total Value: USD 26,300

Natural Gas Services Group Inc (NGS)
Buyer: Jean K. Holley (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 935 (+8.3%)
Price: USD 32.00
Total Value: USD 29,920

Mexico Fund Inc (MXF)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 2,403 (+0.1%)
Price: USD 19.63
Total Value: USD 47,171

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd (ASA)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 7,542 (+0.1%)
Price: USD 52.40
Total Value: USD 395,201

SINTX Technologies Inc (SINT)
Buyer: Gregg R. Honigblum (Chief Investment Officer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+2.6%)
Price: USD 4.24
Total Value: USD 21,200

SINTX Technologies Inc (SINT)
Buyer: Gregg R. Honigblum (Chief Investment Officer)
Shares Purchased: 3,200 (+1.7%)
Price: USD 4.28
Total Value: USD 13,696

US Insider Sales

Old Second Bancorp Inc (OSBC)
Seller: John Ladowicz (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 12,500 (-7.7%)
Price: USD 20.00
Total Value: USD 250,000

MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund (MEGI)
Seller: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 800 (-0.0%)
Price: USD 13.80
Total Value: USD 11,040

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT)
Seller: David Keefauver (Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,588 (-74.3%)
Price: USD 189.29
Total Value: USD 300,593

OmniAb Inc (OABI)
Seller: Matthew W. Foehr (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 13,666 (-0.3%)
Price: USD 1.96
Total Value: USD 26,785

OmniAb Inc (OABI)
Seller: Charles S. Berkman (Officer)
Shares Sold: 8,044 (-2.1%)
Price: USD 1.96
Total Value: USD 15,766

OmniAb Inc (OABI)
Seller: Kurt A. Gustafson (Officer)
Shares Sold: 23,922 (-8.6%)
Price: USD 1.96
Total Value: USD 46,887

Aeluma Inc (ALMU)
Seller: Mark N. Tompkins (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 988 (-0.0%)
Price: USD 16.87
Total Value: USD 16,668

Aeluma Inc (ALMU)
Seller: Mark N. Tompkins (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 39,012 (-1.7%)
Price: USD 16.04
Total Value: USD 625,752

CDN Insider Purchases

Western Energy Services Corp (WRG)
Buyer: Tomer Cohen (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,600 (+15.9%)
Price: CAD 2.15
Total Value: CAD 7,737

T2 Metals Corp (TWO)
Buyer: Nick DeMare (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 125,000 (+10.2%)
Price: CAD 0.40
Total Value: CAD 50,000

Stampede Drilling Inc (SDI)
Buyer: Lyle Clarence Whitmarsh (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+1.4%)
Price: CAD 0.13
Total Value: CAD 13,000

Nuclear Vision Ltd (NUKV)
Buyer: Blair Lawrence Naughty (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+1.9%)
Price: CAD 0.21
Total Value: CAD 10,250

Methanex Corp (MX)
Buyer: Leslie O’Donoghue (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,500 (+33.3%)
Price: CAD 51.89
Total Value: CAD 181,606

Calian Group Ltd (CGY)
Buyer: Lori O’Neill (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 534 (+31.3%)
Price: CAD 57.84
Total Value: CAD 30,887

Avrupa Minerals Ltd (AVU)
Buyer: Mark Thomas Brown (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 140,000 (+7.5%)
Price: CAD 0.04
Total Value: CAD 5,600

Ansar Financial and Development Corp (AFD)
Buyer: Mohammed Jalaluddin (Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 33,155 (+1.3%)
Price: CAD 0.90
Total Value: CAD 29,840

Skyharbour Resources Ltd (SYH)
Buyer: David Daniel Cates (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 250,000 (+16.8%)
Price: CAD 0.42
Total Value: CAD 103,750

Greenland Resources Inc (MOLY)
Buyer: Ruben Shiffman (Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 29,000 (+0.4%)
Price: CAD 1.73
Total Value: CAD 50,170

Dorel Industries Inc (DII.B)
Buyer: Jeffrey Segel (Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 6,400 (+14.7%)
Price: CAD 1.62
Total Value: CAD 10,368

Diagnos Inc (ADK)
Buyer: André Larente (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 83,333 (+32.0%)
Price: CAD 0.30
Total Value: CAD 25,000

Aurania Resources Ltd (ARU)
Buyer: Keith Michael Barron (Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 4,166,666 (+7.8%)
Price: CAD 0.12
Total Value: CAD 500,000

CDN Insider Sales

NamSys Inc (CTZ)
Seller: The Estate of Kenneth Barry Sparks (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 93,900 (-1.1%)
Price: CAD 1.30
Total Value: CAD 122,314

Colliers International Group Inc (CIGI)
Seller: Matthew Hawkins (Officer)
Shares Sold: 16,018 (-42.2%)
Price: CAD 196.06
Total Value: CAD 3,140,489

Aecon Group Inc (ARE)
Seller: Martina Doyle (Officer)
Shares Sold: 4,611 (-78.3%)
Price: CAD 30.00
Total Value: CAD 138,330

BioMark Diagnostics Inc (BUX)
Seller: Rashid Ahmed Maula Bux (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 100,000 (-3.1%)
Price: CAD 0.48
Total Value: CAD 47,500

TC Energy Corp (TRP)
Seller: Joshua Gibbon (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 2,000 (-54.8%)
Price: CAD 75.49
Total Value: CAD 150,980

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp (PEY)
Seller: Jean-Paul Henri Lachance (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 35,000 (-6.5%)
Price: CAD 23.30
Total Value: CAD 815,500

NexGen Energy Ltd (NXE)
Seller: Richard J. Patricio (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 36,100 (-2.6%)
Price: CAD 13.27
Total Value: CAD 479,076

EQB Inc (EQB)
Seller: Timothy Paul Charron (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,500 (-20.4%)
Price: CAD 97.25
Total Value: CAD 145,875

Doubleview Gold Corp (DBG)
Seller: Andrew H. Rees (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-0.7%)
Price: CAD 1.27
Total Value: CAD 12,713

Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc (CPH)
Seller: Bryan Jacobs (Officer)
Shares Sold: 4,000 (-37.3%)
Price: CAD 14.80
Total Value: CAD 59,200

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd (CP)
Seller: Keith E. Creel (Officer)
Shares Sold: 271,010 (-78.8%)
Price: USD 73.55
Total Value: USD 19,933,382

Bitfarms Ltd (BITF)
Seller: Benjamin J. Gagnon (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 17,251 (-1.8%)
Price: CAD 4.04
Total Value: CAD 69,694

Institutional Spotlight: December 9, 2025

Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (GLQ)
SABA Capital Management LP, led by Boaz Weinstein, disclosed a position of 948,624 shares, representing 5.06% ownership. The filing reflects continued institutional exposure at a meaningful ownership level.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (BBW)
Divisadero Street Capital Management LP, managed by William Zolezzi, reported ownership of 835,929 shares, equating to 6.40% ownership. The position underscores a sizable and concentrated institutional stake.

Symbotic Inc. (SYM)
SoftBank Group Corp, led by Masayoshi Son, holds 45,415,312 shares, representing 37.70% ownership. This remains a dominant strategic stake and confirms SoftBank’s continued high-conviction position.

Bitcoin Infrastructure Acquisition Corp Ltd
Tenor Capital Management Co LP, managed by Robin Shah, disclosed ownership of 1,250,000 shares, corresponding to 6.00% ownership. The filing reflects a notable institutional position in the SPAC.

Catalyst Biosciences Inc. (CBIO)
Fairmount Funds Management LLC, led by Peter Harwin, reported a holding of 5,643,482 shares, representing 18.53% ownership. This remains a significant and influential institutional stake.

Chenghe Acquisition III Co
Picton Mahoney Asset Management disclosed ownership of 1,000,000 shares, equating to 7.66% ownership. The filing highlights a meaningful new institutional position in the SPAC.

Empower Pharmaceuticals Inc. (EMPD)
Empery Asset Management LP reported ownership of 2,776,594 shares, representing 8.21% ownership. The stake reflects a sizable institutional position.

SEI Investments Company (SEI)
Jane Street Group LLC disclosed a holding of 2,493,564 shares, corresponding to 5.10% ownership, indicating a notable institutional position.

General Purpose Acquisition Corp.
Millennium Management LLC, led by Israel Englander, reported ownership of 1,200,000 shares, equating to 5.10% ownership, reflecting meaningful exposure to the SPAC.

Pearson PLC
Cevian Capital II GP Ltd, managed by Christer Gardell, disclosed ownership of 90,182,758 shares, representing 14.18% ownership, confirming a large and influential activist-style stake.

M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp. (MBAV)
Frigate Ventures LP reported a position of 2,860,625 shares, representing 9.90% ownership, highlighting a concentrated institutional holding.

CEPHEID Acquisition Corp. (CEPO)
Frigate Ventures LP disclosed ownership of 2,039,750 shares, equating to 9.90% ownership, reflecting another significant SPAC-related position.

Tickers: GLQ, BBW, SYM, CBIO, EMPD, SEI, MBAV, CEPO

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

PRAX, RBRK, VSCO, OKUR, ULTA, SRZN, IOT, NBY, SATS, OCS, GANX, TDUP, TDAY, JBIO, ECX, TERN, RZLT, PVLA, KROS, DBVT, OSS, WBD, EYPT, CAPR, BURL, ALAB, LUV, DLTR, BLBX, DG, TLSI, CRM, GPCR, RDDT, SINT, STX, WDC, DBI, VIAV, MU, ENLV, III, FROG, GDS, LSCC, UAMY, PIPR, U, ENTA, BKNG, THR, VRT, ONON, ADSE, AAL, LIF, MDB, SERV, TENX, DGII, CCCC, FIGS, CIEN, PLCE, EVTL, JBLU, SNDX, AB, KORE, CRGO, NUVB, FIVE, RAPP, DKS, ZETA, ANNX, GMED, PTGX, EDU, NBR, NUTX, NN, NUVL, UPWK, ERAS, AVY, CMC, COHR, CMPS, SNDR, LBTYA, CART, ANAB, AVGO, XMTR, LAZ, M, INBX, FTK, DLR, SLV, FBYD, OWLT, CCAP, INTC, SKY, PAL, TNYA, PLTR, PRM, CIO, SIRI, AUPH, PEN, GS, LYFT, FLEX, TJX, EXPE, ELVN, MGM, ARVN, HUM, FR, MTCH, HPE, IESC, TRIP, MOD, SGI, COMM, META, ASTS, DD, DASH, CORT, SMTC, PCAR, HNRG, MCHP, TWLO, JAZZ, WEX, APGE, KNSA, INSG, CRML, PANW, ROM, CRUS, CYBR, DERM, PLNT, POWL, MIST, ORCL, GRDN, INDV, BILL, RPRX, RVMD, TRMB, ARES, APA, ADI, IPX, MCO, STT, TPR, AXGN, KF, TPG, RGNX, CSW, AM, OUT, TXN, FWRD, STM, CTRI, FIBK, PFE, AOS, CGEMY, TTMI, ZM, ATAT, FFWM, GM, OCUL, APP, BDC, CNTA, ISRG, RAIL, QXO, GOOG, ENTG, GOOGL, HLIT, INSE, BEN, ST, MPWR, QRVO, MCHI, LITE, KNX, TER, UTHR, EPAM, USD, NTRA, EQT, KGS, LRCX, NESR, PCOR, TNDM

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

NUAG.TO, TRX.TO, EPRX.TO, TCW.TO, ARE.TO, PHX.TO, YGR.TO, GRSL.V, NFG.V, SHLE.TO, CF.TO, FAR.TO, HAI.TO, SDE.TO, MDI.TO, FURY.TO, VLE.TO, PNE.TO, DPM.TO, CEU.TO, TOU.TO, KNT.TO, BNE.TO, PEY.TO, CURA.TO, ARX.TO, ARG.TO, ATZ.TO, POU.TO, TD.TO, GOLD.TO, SKE.TO, ODV.V, AAV.TO, USA.TO, EMP/A.TO, EFX.TO, PTM.TO, IAU.TO, EXE.TO, KEY.TO, LSPD.TO, DOO.TO, MX.TO, DBM.TO, BNS.TO, FTT.TO, CS.TO, FM.TO, BMO.TO, GGD.TO, TFII.TO, BDGI.TO, OBE.TO, AGF/B.TO, EDV.TO, BB.TO, BTE.TO, PD.TO, GAU.TO, ITR.V, BCE.TO, DOL.TO

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