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Unusual Activity Report

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

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Standout Options Trades

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

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

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

Options Flow Analysis: Trading Day 2026-2-17

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2026-2-17. 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.

AppLovin Corporation (APP)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant put selling with high premium collection
Options Activity: Institutions focused on aggressive put selling to collect premium, alongside notable put buying and minimal call activity.
Key Totals: Total put premium collected: $424,002,120; total put premium bought: $187,784,600; net premium: $236,246,215.
Analysis: The flow reflects strong net bullish positioning through substantial put selling that significantly outweighs put buying, resulting in a large positive net premium.

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Sentiment: Bullish – extensive put selling for premium income
Options Activity: Institutions showed heavy involvement in put selling for premium collection, with balanced call buying and selling, and some put buying.
Key Totals: Total put premium collected: $226,921,820; total call premium bought: $19,822,433; total call premium sold: $17,334,373; total put premium bought: $15,895,458; net premium: $213,514,422.
Analysis: The data highlights a robust bullish net premium driven mainly by put selling, which exceeds the combined call and put buying activities.

Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)
Sentiment: Bullish – strong put selling emphasis
Options Activity: Institutions primarily engaged in put selling to generate premium, with moderate call buying and selling, and limited put buying.
Key Totals: Total put premium collected: $64,418,050; total call premium bought: $1,115,117; total call premium sold: $469,880; total put premium bought: $3,327,500; net premium: $61,735,787.
Analysis: The options flow demonstrates clear bullish bias via put selling that dominates over the smaller put buying and net call buying.

Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling surpassing put buying
Options Activity: Institutions pursued put selling for premium, countering significant put buying, with some call buying outweighing call selling.
Key Totals: Total put premium collected: $148,857,877; total put premium bought: $104,323,307; total call premium bought: $1,782,346; total call premium sold: $619,797; net premium: $45,697,119.
Analysis: The net positive premium arises from put selling that effectively offsets the large put buying volume in the data.

Intuit Inc. (INTU)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling countering call selling
Options Activity: Institutions concentrated on put selling for premium collection while also selling calls, with minimal call buying.
Key Totals: Total put premium collected: $64,300,000; total call premium sold: $28,458,000; total call premium bought: $10,800; net premium: $35,831,200.
Analysis: The flow data indicates bullish net positioning where put selling premium exceeds the impact of call selling.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
Sentiment: Bullish – notable put selling activity
Options Activity: Institutions emphasized put selling for premium, offsetting substantial put buying, with call buying exceeding call selling.
Key Totals: Total put premium collected: $69,940,005; total put premium bought: $41,656,986; total call premium bought: $10,173,758; total call premium sold: $4,649,901; net premium: $33,806,876.
Analysis: The options data shows a positive net premium supported by put selling that outpaces put buying.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling driving the flow
Options Activity: Institutions actively sold puts for premium while buying more calls than selling, alongside put buying.
Key Totals: Total put premium collected: $66,183,233; total put premium bought: $38,409,502; total call premium bought: $16,092,924; total call premium sold: $11,310,172; net premium: $32,556,483.
Analysis: The net bullish premium in the data is primarily attributable to put selling exceeding put buying.

PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD)
Sentiment: Bullish – focused put selling for gains
Options Activity: Institutions targeted put selling to collect premium, with call selling outweighing call buying and some put buying.
Key Totals: Total put premium collected: $31,583,500; total put premium bought: $3,192,000; total call premium sold: $1,662,378; total call premium bought: $135,515; net premium: $26,864,637.
Analysis: The flow reveals bullish sentiment through put selling that contributes most to the positive net premium.

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling leading the activity
Options Activity: Institutions leaned into put selling for premium income, with call selling slightly higher than call buying and minimal put buying.
Key Totals: Total put premium collected: $21,164,844; total put premium bought: $1,570,540; total call premium sold: $2,799,526; total call premium bought: $1,297,736; net premium: $18,092,514.
Analysis: The data points to a net bullish flow where put selling significantly bolsters the overall premium.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling offsetting call sales
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts for premium collection while also selling calls, with no put buying evident.
Key Totals: Total put premium collected: $24,033,000; total call premium sold: $6,434,000; net premium: $17,599,000.
Analysis: The options flow exhibits bullish net premium as put selling surpasses the bearish influence of call selling.

Shopify Inc. (SHOP)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling with premium focus
Options Activity: Institutions engaged in put selling for premium, countering put buying, with call selling higher than call buying.
Key Totals: Total put premium collected: $20,943,750; total put premium bought: $5,098,750; total call premium sold: $1,387,793; total call premium bought: $396,468; net premium: $14,853,675.
Analysis: The net positive premium is driven by put selling that exceeds put buying in the data.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying combined with put selling
Options Activity: Institutions bought more calls than sold and sold puts for premium, with limited put buying.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought: $25,007,798; total call premium sold: $18,713,856; total put premium collected: $9,270,938; total put premium bought: $6,631,573; net premium: $8,933,307.
Analysis: The flow data shows bullish positioning with net gains from both call buying and put selling.

Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT)
Sentiment: Bullish – mixed call and put selling
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts for premium and bought calls, with some call selling and minimal put buying.
Key Totals: Total put premium collected: $7,590,450; total call premium bought: $1,220,500; total call premium sold: $1,035,000; total put premium bought: $267,340; net premium: $7,508,610.
Analysis: The net bullish premium results from put selling that dominates the smaller opposing flows.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying alongside put selling
Options Activity: Institutions heavily bought calls while selling puts for premium, with call selling and put buying present.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought: $14,541,156; total call premium sold: $3,066,659; total put premium collected: $3,961,956; total put premium bought: $7,933,925; net premium: $7,502,528.
Analysis: The data indicates a positive net premium fueled by strong call buying despite some put buying.

PACS Group, Inc. (PACS)
Sentiment: Bullish – heavy call buying dominance
Options Activity: Institutions prioritized call buying over call selling, with no put activity noted.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought: $7,418,410; total call premium sold: $857,258; net premium: $6,561,152.
Analysis: The options flow portrays bullish sentiment through net call buying contributing to the positive premium.

XPO, Inc. (XPO)
Sentiment: Bullish – exclusive call buying
Options Activity: Institutions solely focused on call buying, with no other activity in the data.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought: $6,282,580; net premium: $6,282,580.
Analysis: The data reflects pure bullish flow from call buying alone, yielding a positive net premium.

Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling balancing call sales
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts for premium and sold calls, with minor call buying.
Key Totals: Total put premium collected: $9,355,000; total call premium sold: $3,267,000; total call premium bought: $6,673; net premium: $6,094,673.
Analysis: The net premium is bullish, with put selling overcoming the call selling in the flow.

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI)
Sentiment: Bullish – straightforward call buying
Options Activity: Institutions concentrated exclusively on call buying, showing no other trades.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought: $5,606,500; net premium: $5,606,500.
Analysis: The flow data demonstrates bullish intent via unopposed call buying premium.

Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling with call buying support
Options Activity: Institutions sold puts for premium and bought calls net positive, despite significant put buying.
Key Totals: Total put premium collected: $53,403,122; total put premium bought: $51,634,114; total call premium bought: $6,941,296; total call premium sold: $3,755,961; net premium: $4,954,343.
Analysis: The close balance in put flows, augmented by net call buying, results in a modest positive net premium.

Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS)
Sentiment: Bullish – predominant call buying
Options Activity: Institutions emphasized call buying with minimal call selling, and no put trades.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought: $3,913,390; total call premium sold: $9,000; net premium: $3,904,390.
Analysis: The options data shows bullish net premium stemming directly from call buying activity.

Tickers: APP, TSLA, RDDT, COIN, INTU, META, GOOG, PDD, HOOD, TMO, SHOP, MU, VRT, GOOGL, PACS, XPO, ABT, SPGI, PLTR, PAAS

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

Individual Options Trades: Trading Day 2026-2-17

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.

VICI Properties Inc. (VICI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry September 18, 2026 (213 days to expiration), strike 30, spot around 29.83 to 29.85 (strike slightly above spot), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $239,475 across listed trades.
Strike Price: 30
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls with strike slightly above the current spot price and expiration in over six months. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new bullish positioning through the purchase of calls above spot.

Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry May 15, 2026 (87 days to expiration), strike 55, spot around 55.85 to 55.865 (strike slightly below spot), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $3,817,480 across listed trades.
Strike Price: 55
Analysis: Buyers paid significant premium for calls with strike slightly below the current spot price and expiration in nearly three months. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new bullish positioning through the purchase of calls below spot.

Calumet, Inc. (CLMT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry April 17, 2026 (59 days to expiration), strike 33, spot around 28.315 to 28.38 (strike above spot), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $563,500 across listed trades.
Strike Price: 33
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls with strike well above the current spot price and expiration in about two months. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new bullish positioning through the purchase of calls above spot.

Global X Uranium ETF (URA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold, expiry January 21, 2028 (703 days to expiration), strike 50, spot around 51.0455 (strike below spot), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected $1,170,000.
Strike Price: 50
Analysis: Seller collected premium for puts with strike below the current spot price and long-dated expiration over one year out. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new bullish positioning through selling puts below spot and collecting premium.

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry June 18, 2026 (121 days to expiration), strike 35, spot around 33.19 to 33.385 (strike above spot), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $880,994 across listed trades.
Strike Price: 35
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls with strike above the current spot price and expiration in about four months. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new bullish positioning through the purchase of calls above spot.

Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiries February 27, 2026 (10 days to expiration) and March 6, 2026 (17 days to expiration), strikes 25 to 30, spot around 19.56 to 20.765 (strikes above spot), size > prior open interest on multiple blocks.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $1,210,000+ across listed trades (net positive premium direction).
Strike Price: 25-30
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls with strikes well above the current spot price and short-dated expirations in under three weeks. The trade sizes exceeded prior open interest, indicating new bullish positioning through the purchase of calls above spot.

Critical Metals Corp. (CRML)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry March 20, 2026 (31 days to expiration), strike 10, spot around 9.205 (strike above spot), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $210,000.
Strike Price: 10
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls with strike above the current spot price and expiration in one month. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new bullish positioning through the purchase of calls above spot.

Centene Corporation (CNC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 20, 2026 (3 days to expiration), strike 42, spot around 41.1448 (strike above spot), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $117,900 across listed trades.
Strike Price: 42
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls with strike above the current spot price and very short-dated expiration in days. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new bullish positioning through the purchase of calls above spot.

Klarna Group plc (KLAR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 20, 2026 (3 days to expiration), strike 20, spot around 19.29 to 19.375 (strike above spot), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $500,000+ across listed trades (net positive).
Strike Price: 20
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls with strike above the current spot price and very short-dated expiration in days. The trade sizes exceeded prior open interest, indicating new bullish positioning through the purchase of calls above spot.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry June 17, 2027 (485 days to expiration), strike 370, spot around 200 (strike well above spot), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $1,390,703 across listed trades.
Strike Price: 370
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for long-dated calls with strike well above the current spot price and expiration over one year out. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new bullish positioning through the purchase of calls above spot.

Coursera, Inc. (COUR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry January 15, 2027 (332 days to expiration), strike 7, spot around 5.85 to 6.155 (strike above spot), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $1,800,000+ across listed trades.
Strike Price: 7
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls with strike above the current spot price and expiration in nearly one year. The trade sizes exceeded prior open interest, indicating new bullish positioning through the purchase of calls above spot.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry June 18, 2026 (121 days to expiration), strike 820, spot around 814.45 (strike above spot), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $2,100,000.
Strike Price: 820
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls with strike above the current spot price and expiration in about four months. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new bullish positioning through the purchase of calls above spot.

Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry July 17, 2026 (150 days to expiration), strike 520, spot around 466.55 (strike above spot), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $1,812,500.
Strike Price: 520
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls with strike above the current spot price and expiration in about five months. The trade size exceeded prior open interest, indicating new bullish positioning through the purchase of calls above spot.

Welltower Inc. (WELL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiries March 20, 2026 (31 days to expiration) and January 15, 2027 (332 days to expiration), strikes 210 to 230, spot around 214-215 (mixed at/above/below), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $703,891 across listed trades (net positive).
Strike Price: 210-230
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls with strikes near to above the current spot price and expirations from one month to nearly one year. The trade sizes exceeded prior open interest, indicating new bullish positioning through the purchase of calls.

GE Aerospace (GE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiries April 17, 2026 (59 days to expiration) and June 18, 2026 (121 days to expiration), strikes 380 to 440, spot around 329-330 (strikes well above spot), size > prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $389,403 across listed trades.
Strike Price: 380-440
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for calls with strikes well above the current spot price and expirations in two to four months. The trade sizes exceeded prior open interest, indicating new bullish positioning through the purchase of calls above spot.

Tickers: VICI, PAAS, CLMT, URA, SKM, FLY, CRML, CNC, KLAR, AMZN, COUR, REGN, SPOT, WELL, GE

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

Vivani Medical Inc (VANI)
Buyer: Gregg Williams (Non-Executive Director, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,866,492 (+6.6%)
Price: US$1.03–1.26
Total Value: US$1,983,333

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd (ASA)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 50,560 (+0.9%)
Price: US$71.50
Total Value: US$3,615,040

Mexico Fund Inc (MXF)
Buyer: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 32,126 (+1.9%)
Price: US$22.69
Total Value: US$728,939

Willis Towers Watson PLC (WTW)
Buyer: Lucy Clarke (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 3,500 (+22.2%)
Price: US$284.84
Total Value: US$996,929

Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc (EKSO)
Buyer: Daniel Asher (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 27,192 (+11.4%)
Price: US$8.96–9.14
Total Value: US$245,687

MDU Resources Group Inc (MDU)
Buyer: Charles M Kelley (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+165.0%)
Price: US$20.85
Total Value: US$104,225

ChoiceOne Financial Services Inc (COFS)
Buyer: Gregory A McConnell (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,550 (+4.5%)
Price: US$29.00–29.10
Total Value: US$45,005

Strive Inc (ASST)
Buyer: Brian Logan Beirne (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 11,500 (+310.5%)
Price: US$8.73
Total Value: US$100,387

XFLH Capital Corp (XFLH)
Buyer: XFLH Holdings Ltd (Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 154,970 (+4.2%)
Price: US$10.00
Total Value: US$1,549,700

US Insider Sales

General Motors Co (GM)
Seller: Mark L Reuss (Officer)
Shares Sold: 480,724
Price: US$81.08
Total Value: US$38,977,102

TransDigm Group Inc (TDG)
Seller: Joel Reiss (Officer)
Shares Sold: 15,600
Price: US$1,286.67
Total Value: US$20,072,052

Marriott International Inc (MAR)
Seller: Anthony Capuano (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 63,000
Price: US$354.95
Total Value: US$22,361,850

Pegasystems Inc (PEGA)
Seller: Alan Trefler (Officer)
Shares Sold: 500,000
Price: US$44.50
Total Value: US$22,250,000

Smurfit WestRock PLC (SW)
Seller: SKG Employee Trust (Affiliate)
Shares Sold: 274,700
Price: US$50.73
Total Value: US$13,936,575

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL)
Seller: John Kent Walker Jr. (Officer)
Shares Sold: 47,574
Price: US$306.02
Total Value: US$14,558,595

CoreWeave Inc (CRWV)
Seller: Brannin McBee (Officer)
Shares Sold: 102,830
Price: US$96.04
Total Value: US$9,875,793

Fastly Inc (FSLY)
Seller: Per Artur Bergman Revocable Trust (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 520,000
Price: US$18.26
Total Value: US$9,495,200

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)
Seller: Laura Felice (Officer)
Shares Sold: 87,167
Price: US$104.83
Total Value: US$9,137,771

Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)
Seller: Ken Giacobbe (Officer)
Shares Sold: 108,987
Price: US$251.45
Total Value: US$27,404,325

Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)
Seller: Jean Hu (Officer)
Shares Sold: 19,956
Price: US$201.62
Total Value: US$4,023,571

Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)
Seller: Glenn D Fogel & Amy J Roberts (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,012
Price: US$4,140.60
Total Value: US$4,190,287

American Tower Corp (AMT)
Seller: Rodney Smith (Officer)
Shares Sold: 34,341
Price: US$192.09
Total Value: US$6,596,497

Yum! Brands Inc (YUM)
Seller: Tracey Skeans (Officer)
Shares Sold: 40,305
Price: US$160.15
Total Value: US$6,455,000

Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD)
Seller: Johanna Mercier (Officer)
Shares Sold: 28,000
Price: US$154.44
Total Value: US$4,324,228

Zoetis Inc (ZTS)
Seller: Kristin C Peck (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Sold: 20,000
Price: US$127.05
Total Value: US$2,540,964

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL)
Seller: Laura Bethge (Officer)
Shares Sold: 7,854
Price: US$326.21
Total Value: US$2,562,082

Waste Management Inc (WM)
Seller: Donald J Smith (Officer)
Shares Sold: 12,194
Price: US$233.48
Total Value: US$2,847,055

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
Seller: Vanessa Broadhurst (Officer)
Shares Sold: 6,197
Price: US$243.39
Total Value: US$1,508,300

JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
Seller: Mary E. Erdoes (Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,731
Price: US$306.41
Total Value: US$1,756,046

Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD)
Seller: Shiv Verma (Officer)
Shares Sold: 21,784
Price: US$75.97
Total Value: US$1,654,930

Phillips 66 (PSX)
Seller: Donald Baldridge (Officer)
Shares Sold: 7,500
Price: US$159.97
Total Value: US$1,199,775

Western Digital Corp (WDC)
Seller: Brian Scott Davis (Officer)
Shares Sold: 10,000
Price: US$279.16
Total Value: US$2,791,603

Meta Platforms Inc (META)
Seller: Javier Olivan (Officer)
Shares Sold: 801
Price: US$639.18
Total Value: US$511,983

VisaVi Solutions Inc (VIAV)
Seller: Richard E Belluzzo (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 13,058
Price: US$26.45
Total Value: US$345,384

Boeing Co (BA)
Seller: Ann M Schmidt (Officer)
Shares Sold: 6,281
Price: US$243.37
Total Value: US$1,528,613

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (ALNY)
Seller: Kevin Joseph Fitzgerald (Officer)
Shares Sold: 2,041
Price: US$331.96
Total Value: US$677,532

Zoetis Inc (ZTS)
Seller: Kristin C Peck (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Sold: 10,800
Price: US$127.55
Total Value: US$1,377,531

Ryder System Inc (R)
Seller: Robert D Fatovic (Officer)
Shares Sold: 10,000
Price: US$217.14
Total Value: US$2,171,404

Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)
Seller: Vincent D Retort (Officer)
Shares Sold: 3,441
Price: US$545.78
Total Value: US$1,878,025

Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)
Seller: Jean Hu (Officer)
Shares Sold: 19,956
Price: US$201.62
Total Value: US$4,023,571

Nuscale Power Corp (SMR)
Seller: Fluor Corp (Large Shareholder)
Shares Sold: 71,000,000 (−63.7%)
Price: US$19.05
Total Value: US$1,352,535,800

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT)
Seller: Christopher J Nassetta (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 114,289
Price: US$317.47
Total Value: US$36,283,555

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
Seller: Joseph J Wolk (Officer)
Shares Sold: 89,654
Price: US$242.80
Total Value: US$21,767,965

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
Seller: John C Reed (Officer)
Shares Sold: 53,931
Price: US$243.00
Total Value: US$13,105,233

Marriott International Inc (MAR)
Seller: Drew Pinto (Officer)
Shares Sold: 4,000
Price: US$359.81
Total Value: US$1,439,256

Waste Management Inc (WM)
Seller: Donald J Smith (Officer)
Shares Sold: 12,194
Price: US$233.48
Total Value: US$2,847,055

Arrow Electronics Inc (ARW)
Seller: Richard John Marano (Officer)
Shares Sold: 2,500
Price: US$155.32
Total Value: US$388,300

ATI Inc (ATI)
Seller: Robert S Wetherbee (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 60,000
Price: US$143.46
Total Value: US$8,607,600

Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)
Seller: Brice Hill (Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,000
Price: US$358.00
Total Value: US$1,790,000

AerCap Holdings NV (AER)
Seller: Aengus Kelly (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 65,000
Price: US$150.43
Total Value: US$9,777,950

Linde PLC (LIN)
Seller: Guillermo Bichara (Officer)
Shares Sold: 9,455
Price: US$480.45
Total Value: US$4,542,655

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX)
Seller: Jonathan Biller (Officer)
Shares Sold: 2,476
Price: US$489.46
Total Value: US$1,211,903

Textron Inc (TXT)
Seller: E Robert Lupone (Officer)
Shares Sold: 28,056
Price: US$98.84
Total Value: US$2,773,155

Synchrony Financial (SYF)
Seller: Alberto Casellas (Officer)
Shares Sold: 41,514
Price: US$70.60
Total Value: US$2,930,888

Avnet Inc (AVT)
Seller: Michael Ryan McCoy (Officer)
Shares Sold: 36,292
Price: US$65.48
Total Value: US$2,376,496

HubSpot Inc (HUBS)
Seller: Brian Halligan (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 8,261
Price: US$253.00
Total Value: US$2,090,033

T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS)
Seller: Mark Wolfe Nelson (Officer)
Shares Sold: 10,240
Price: US$220.80
Total Value: US$2,260,992

Noble Corp plc (NOBL)
Seller: Blake Denton (Officer)
Shares Sold: 23,255
Price: US$43.74
Total Value: US$1,017,173

CDN Insider Purchases

Optimi Health Corp (OPTI)
Buyer: Dane Nicholas Stevens (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 70,000 (+0.5%)
Price: CA$0.34
Total Value: CA$23,800

D-Box Technologies Inc (DBO)
Buyer: Lori Mary Anne Tersigni (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 130,000 (+25.2%)
Price: CA$0.80
Total Value: CA$104,000

CDN Insider Sales

Saputo Inc (SAP)
Seller: Haig Poutchigian (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 64,416 (−67.1%)
Price: CA$42.10–42.42
Total Value: CA$2,726,041

Metro Inc (MRU)
Seller: Dan Gabbard (Officer)
Shares Sold: 5,478 (−19.4%)
Price: CA$96.60–96.67
Total Value: CA$529,372

Goodfood Market Corp (FOOD)
Seller: Jennifer Stahlke (Officer)
Shares Sold: 34,516 (−13.9%)
Price: CA$0.27
Total Value: CA$9,288

Goodfood Market Corp (FOOD)
Seller: Bipasha Chiu (Officer)
Shares Sold: 39,075 (−18.9%)
Price: CA$0.27
Total Value: CA$10,515

Goodfood Market Corp (FOOD)
Seller: Roslane Aouameur (Officer)
Shares Sold: 42,331 (−38.1%)
Price: CA$0.27
Total Value: CA$11,391

Elemental Royalty Corporation
Seller: David M. Cole (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 7,930 (−1.0%)
Price: CA$28.50
Total Value: CA$226,005

Institutional Spotlight: February 17, 2026

Ikarian Capital LLC (Vikram Khanna)

• NXTC — 363,035 shares | 9.99% ownership
• GCTK — 45,830 shares | 4.50% ownership
• CNTB — 4,933,086 shares | 8.80% ownership
• ACOG — 1,056,259 shares | 4.90% ownership
• PTHS — 255,758 shares | 8.40% ownership
• TRAW — 812,524 shares | 9.99% ownership

Cannell Capital LLC (Carlo Cannell)

• NTIP — 1,141,975 shares | 5.00% ownership

Silver Point Capital LP (Edward Mule)

• AIV — 1,759,272 shares | 1.20% ownership
• CPPTL — 9,664,039 shares | 12.90% ownership
• SMART SHARE GLOBAL LIMITED — 49,342,200 shares | 11.40% ownership

Pentwater Capital Management LP (Matthew Halbower)

• DBRG — 11,500,000 shares | 6.30% ownership
• DAY — 9,500,000 shares | 5.90% ownership

AllianceBernstein LP (Seth Bernstein)

• VBNK — 2,986,080 shares | 9.30% ownership
• FC — 1,143,853 shares | 9.50% ownership
• STRT — 216,245 shares | 5.20% ownership
• SFBC — 157,493 shares | 6.10% ownership
• RCKY — 512,630 shares | 6.80% ownership
• MBBC — 153,238 shares | 5.20% ownership
• MANH — 3,157,105 shares | 5.20% ownership
• ROCK — 1,714,322 shares | 5.80% ownership
• FIP — 6,282,724 shares | 5.40% ownership
• FDSB — 276,691 shares | 5.00% ownership
• CAVA — 7,477,138 shares | 6.40% ownership
• CDNL — 942,064 shares | 7.10% ownership
• AB PRIVATE LENDING FUND — 725,355 shares | 11.20% ownership

Caligan Partners LP (David Johnson)

• AVTX — 881,533 shares | 4.90% ownership

Gates Capital Management (Jeff Gates)

• CCSI — 1,794,967 shares | 9.40% ownership
• TIC — 14,836,121 shares | 6.70% ownership

Alyeska Investment Group LP (Anand Parekh)

• VOYG — 3,417,841 shares | 6.35% ownership
• VERU — 1,588,982 shares | 9.90% ownership
• VELO — 2,430,305 shares | 9.90% ownership
• VCIC — 1,967,329 shares | 8.90% ownership
• TII — 6,666,666 shares | 7.28% ownership
• TIC — 20,958,333 shares | 9.47% ownership
• SPRB — 61,670 shares | 5.79% ownership
• SOC — 11,091,773 shares | 7.65% ownership
• SATL — 9,056,667 shares | 7.25% ownership
• QTI — 1,178,317 shares | 9.99% ownership
• PSQH — 4,424,571 shares | 9.90% ownership
• NAKA — 25,612,676 shares | 5.93% ownership
• LINC — 1,626,623 shares | 5.14% ownership
• INAB — 966,381 shares | 9.90% ownership
• IE — 7,677,332 shares | 5.31% ownership
• GWH — 1,400,000 shares | 7.14% ownership
• GRO — 5,283,342 shares | 9.90% ownership
• DFLI — 1,195,792 shares | 9.90% ownership
• CRML — 11,652,735 shares | 9.90% ownership
• CEPT — 1,763,546 shares | 7.17% ownership
• AZ — 2,250,987 shares | 5.38% ownership
• ADGM — 2,096,784 shares | 9.90% ownership

Westerly Capital Management LLC (Chris Galvin)

• SCOR — 470,000 shares | 9.40% ownership

Greenoaks CapitalPartners LLC (Neil Mehta)

• NAVN — 16,047,328 shares | 6.90% ownership

Contour Asset Management LLC (David Meyer)

• ZETA — 11,162,626 shares | 5.15% ownership

Coliseum Capital Management LLC (Chris Shackelton)

• MBC — 10,956,767 shares | 8.60% ownership

Citadel Advisors LLC (Kenneth Griffin)

• IMSR — 2,303,796 shares | 2.20% ownership
• ASST — 46,028,632 shares | 6.30% ownership
• LXEO — 5,498,219 shares | 7.40% ownership
• DBV TECHNOLOGIES S.A. — 8,146,510 shares | 3.50% ownership

Permian Investment Partners LP (Alex Duran)

• TIC — 19,168,108 shares | 8.70% ownership
• GRFS — 18,607,262 shares | 7.10% ownership

RA Capital Management LLC (Peter Kolchinsky)

• UNCY — 2,385,279 shares | 9.90% ownership
• SRZN — 871,731 shares | 9.20% ownership
• RYTM — 6,666,837 shares | 9.90% ownership
• PALI — 15,746,829 shares | 9.90% ownership
• LBRX — 2,208,604 shares | 8.70% ownership
• IVVD — 28,857,208 shares | 9.90% ownership
• FULC — 6,649,973 shares | 9.90% ownership
• CTNM — 2,179,711 shares | 7.20% ownership
• AVTX — 1,939,065 shares | 9.90% ownership
• ACET — 960,237 shares | 9.90% ownership
• FDMT — 5,713,852 shares | 9.90% ownership

Tenor Capital Management Co LP (Robin Shah)

• AACIU — 2,185,000 shares | 9.20% ownership

Braidwell LP (Alex Karnal)

• SRZN — 470,000 shares | 5.50% ownership

Point72 Asset Management LP (Steve Cohen)

• IPSC — 5,961,563 shares | 6.80% ownership
• DNTH — 2,981,674 shares | 6.90% ownership
• ANRO — 2,824,275 shares | 8.90% ownership
• PALI — 10,495,252 shares | 7.00% ownership
• DSGN — 5,372,004 shares | 9.40% ownership
• TENX — 423,415 shares | 6.80% ownership

First Light Asset Management LLC (Matt Arens)

• MASS — 6,184,739 shares | 17.09% ownership
• PVLA — 887,031 shares | 7.49% ownership

Infinitum Asset Management LLC (John Yetimoglu)

• AVBP — 4,123,923 shares | 9.90% ownership

Biotechnology Value Fund LP (Mark Lampert)

• XNCR — 7,133,720 shares | 9.99% ownership
• XFOR — 3,411,993 shares | 3.90% ownership
• TENX — 768,200 shares | 9.99% ownership
• IVVD — 25,525,000 shares | 9.00% ownership
• GPCR — 10,437,066 shares | 4.90% ownership
• FDMT — 5,847,281 shares | 9.99% ownership
• CGEM — 5,918,481 shares | 9.99% ownership
• AVTX — 1,904,257 shares | 9.99% ownership

Palantir Technologies Inc

• SRFM — 5,947,882 shares | 9.40% ownership

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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

CBUS, FSLY, WOLF, OCC, LUCD, DBI, CMCL, AMAT, SA, EKSO, RIOT, CDE, PODC, NBR, NRG, GDMN, AG, GORO, CIM, SHLS, LINC, RDWR, BDSX, GOLD, PSEC, TEX, CURR, HLIT, RH, AESI, JBLU, LUMN, IMUX, AU, UGL, PRE, ZIM, ANET, TEL, VSAT, IESC, IR, SKY, MNR, QXO, PRPO, FBRX, CAMT, DGII, LEE, GNRC, PGEN, PPC, TK, MSGE, SGI, WCC, AEO, VGZ, HNRG, WSM, MUX, WINA, CIEN, CMRE, APA, ASC, DG, SPXC, IRDM, EIX, AEHR, AS, NVAX, PPL, XEL, YUMC, WEX, HALO, MDB, FORM, ATMU, CRS, TS, DAWN, RAIL, ARKO, FLS, ETR, NVGS, TWST, INSW, ALLT, MAMA, ATI, BURL, FIX, DSVSF, OPCH, DTE, POR, SPG, CMTL, DAC, QCLN, MITT, TGT, RRC, CAH, EQT, APTV, FLEX, AM, SO, TRGP, GYRE, PR, CRH, BLD, DUK, EVRG, VISN, EOG, DY, INDV, ULTA, CYD, KN, WEC, LMT, SMG, KF, FXU, MOFG, FIVE, NATL, EME, CDRE, GNT, MEGI, PSX, GPOR, ON, HWM, NOA, LYV, MRX, WULF, CRC, LNT, MTSI, PEG, TOL, NIC, MD, SRE, ST, BVS, CAT, GILD, KR, OVV, APH, CMI, MGRC, HY, CNP, CORZ, MCK, FIP, FXNC, NEE, EPR, ITT, CHE, CIFR, KMI, IOVA, COST, CW, EXC, F, FOR, NXT, CNTA, PLD, XHB, EGP, PRIM, AZO, FTAI, LRCX, MSI, MRK, OGE, AER, CRUS, LYEL, GSAT, TAC, BLCO, CHD, KEYS, KW, ADI, CNQ, PCAR, CBOE, ETON, REPYY, SR, VLO, CODYY, AVA, LH, TWN, WMB, DD, GTES, MTZ, DVN, LFST, HUBB, FR, WM, BA, NESR, GLW, KNSA, BMY, STRL, SUI, TYGO, BNL, FDX, TXN, LLYVA, EXR, ATRO, JBL, BW, MPWR, ABX, CI, EONGY, DPG, VTWO, DAR, DTM, EQR, OXY, AMBP, NRXS, TPC, WELL, GERN, QQXT, SHIP, TYG, HROW, SGML, TER, LEN, CFFN, FAX, ONTO, THR, GRX, PLXS, AAP, KGS, AOS, NOV, TT, CLX, UBT, FANG, JHG, MPA

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

MG.TO, GAU.TO, TSU.TO, TWM.TO, SSRM.TO, IGM.TO, TRX.TO, OLA.TO, SVM.TO, LUG.TO, BTO.TO, DPM.TO, SKE.TO, IMG.TO, NGD.TO, SEA.TO, AGI.TO, WDO.TO, CGY.TO, FVI.TO, EDV.TO, OGC.TO, AG.TO, K.TO, PAAS.TO, TKO.TO, OR.TO, CG.TO, CEU.TO, GUD.TO, ARIS.TO, NG.TO, ABX.TO, VNP.TO, ASM.TO, LNR.TO, FNV.TO, ARG.TO, FOM.TO, PD.TO, MRE.TO, EQX.TO, KNT.TO, ELD.TO, GFL.TO, WPM.TO, EFX.TO, TFPM.TO, TCW.TO, SII.TO, XTC.TO, MATR.TO, TFII.TO, AGF/B.TO, TIH.TO, ENB.TO, NFI.TO, AC.TO, WJX.TO, TRP.TO, ATZ.TO, CPX.TO, ATH.TO, OBE.TO, TVE.TO, CVE.TO, IMO.TO, HBM.TO, AEP.V, DOO.TO, BTE.TO, BLX.TO, TOT.TO, FTT.TO, PHX.TO, DSV.TO, XAU.TO, SIA.TO, WPK.TO, JOY.TO, NOA.TO, ELF.TO, PSI.TO, AQN.TO, CS.TO, ALS.TO, CURA.TO, EMA.TO, CHR.TO, DFY.TO, KEL.TO, BEPC.TO, TA.TO, VLE.TO, CRR/UN.TO, CHP/UN.TO, SES.TO, SPB.TO, CAS.TO, PPL.TO, SU.TO, CNQ.TO, DR.TO, HWX.TO, FFH.TO, QBR/B.TO, SCR.TO, ARE.TO, TF.TO, KEY.TO, SRU/UN.TO, FRU.TO, BDI.TO, NA.TO, FTS.TO, MX.TO, MDI.TO, ATS.TO, CTC/A.TO, EXE.TO, AD/UN.TO, CJ.TO, ALA.TO, GEI.TO, SDE.TO, SGY.TO, ACO/X.TO, NEO.TO, EQB.TO, ATD.TO, DBM.TO, IFC.TO, NWH/UN.TO

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