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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 2025-7-29

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-7-29. 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.

ASML Holding N.V. (ASML)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Institutional traders aggressively sold puts, generating a total premium collected of $47,014,400.
Total Premium: $40,078,111
Analysis: The heavy put selling signals strong confidence in ASML’s price stability or upside potential. This aggressive bullish posture indicates institutions do not anticipate downside risk in the near term.

Corning Incorporated (GLW)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Solid call buying totaled $5,200,216, while low put activity and limited call selling supported the bullish tone.
Total Premium: $3,821,910
Analysis: Institutions are leaning bullish on GLW, with clear preference for upside exposure through call accumulation.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying led to $8,339,522 in premium spent, with a neutral balance in put activity.
Total Premium: $2,563,901
Analysis: Institutional buyers are favoring bullish positioning in GOOGL, likely anticipating continued strength or a breakout.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Healthy call buying worth $6,902,410 outweighed modest put activity.
Total Premium: $2,424,577
Analysis: The bullish bias is evident in the options activity, with institutions betting on further upside in SMCI’s trend.

Vistra Corp. (VST)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A strong bout of put selling brought in $2,864,014 in premium collected.
Total Premium: $2,139,146
Analysis: The put selling indicates a bullish stance, with institutions expressing confidence in VST’s price holding firm or advancing.

The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying totaled $1,262,538, while put selling added $1,522,324 in premium collected.
Total Premium: $2,096,539
Analysis: The blend of bullish call positions and firm put selling points to institutional expectations of upward price action in TTD.

Baidu, Inc. (BIDU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Strong call buying of $4,834,435 overshadowed mixed put activity.
Total Premium: $2,006,757
Analysis: Institutions appear to be positioning for upside in BIDU with aggressive call exposure leading the flow.

Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A bullish posture driven by put selling brought in $2,024,100 in premium collected.
Total Premium: $1,730,160
Analysis: With little call activity, the bullish sentiment stems from confident put selling, suggesting support at current levels.

Accenture plc (ACN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling collected $1,677,500 in premium.
Total Premium: $1,671,080
Analysis: Despite light overall activity, the put selling suggests institutional confidence in price stability or moderate upside for ACN.

Cloudflare, Inc. (NET)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying reached $1,723,405, with minimal offsetting flows.
Total Premium: $1,596,205
Analysis: Institutional buyers appear to be positioning for a potential upside breakout in NET, with clear directional conviction.

Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying totaled $1,919,600, reflecting fresh upside bets.
Total Premium: $1,567,100
Analysis: Institutions are showing early bullish interest in STZ, with minimal hedging activity evident.

Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Put selling brought in $1,547,220 in premium collected.
Total Premium: $1,547,220
Analysis: The bullish sentiment is clear from the clean, targeted put selling, indicating strong institutional confidence in CEG.

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration ETF (XOP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying totaled $229,434 with no opposing flows.
Total Premium: $229,434
Analysis: Institutions are quietly positioning for potential upside in the oil & gas sector via XOP.

The Mosaic Company (MOS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying reached $721,410 with no notable put activity.
Total Premium: $721,410
Analysis: The isolated call flow signals early bullish positioning in MOS.

MAG Silver Corp. (MAG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying reached $587,240.
Total Premium: $587,240
Analysis: Institutions are leaning into upside exposure on MAG, likely anticipating a rebound in silver-related equities.

Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying totaled $511,600 with no offsetting flows.
Total Premium: $511,600
Analysis: Bullish sentiment in silver names continues, with PAAS attracting clean call exposure.

Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying reached $440,280, while call selling remained minimal.
Total Premium: $365,978
Analysis: Institutions are lightly accumulating call positions in IRM, indicating cautious optimism.

fuboTV Inc. (FUBO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying totaled $424,686, outpacing call selling.
Total Premium: $171,431
Analysis: The bullish lean in FUBO reflects speculative positioning, potentially targeting a reversal or breakout.

Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SNDX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying totaled $322,192.
Total Premium: $322,192
Analysis: Institutions are expressing early bullish interest in SNDX.

Compass, Inc. (COMP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying totaled $321,215.
Total Premium: $321,215
Analysis: Clean call buying points to institutional accumulation in COMP.

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying totaled $235,839.
Total Premium: $235,839
Analysis: Bullish interest in WM suggests positioning for continued strength or rotation into defensive names.

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying totaled $201,400.
Total Premium: $201,400
Analysis: The modest flow into BKD reflects speculative upside interest from institutions.

Modine Manufacturing Company (MOD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buying totaled $185,063.
Total Premium: $185,063
Analysis: Institutions are initiating small bullish positions in MOD, potentially anticipating sector rotation or earnings surprise.

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 2025-7-29

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.

MAG Silver Corp. (MAG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A series of call purchases occurred for the December 19, 2025 expiry, all at the $20 strike. These were spread across multiple trades, including multi-sweep and smart routing executions.
Total Values: $587,240 total premium paid
Strike Price: $20
Analysis: These call buys reflect a bullish outlook over the next 143 days, as traders are targeting a strike price just below the current spot price of $21.13. The positioning indicates expectations for MAG to trade higher into year-end.

Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bullish call buying was noted on two expiries. A short-term position targeted the August 1, 2025 expiry at the $28.50 strike. Separately, substantial longer-dated call buying hit the November 21, 2025 expiry at the $23 strike, with size exceeding prior open interest—indicating a new position being opened.
Total Values: $511,600 total premium paid
Strike Price: $23 and $28.50
Analysis: The short-term trade is near the current spot price of $28.33, while the longer-term November trade reflects a deeper out-of-the-money bet, with the strike 18% below the spot. This suggests confidence in the stock remaining well above $23 over the next 115 days and potential upside acceleration into the fall.

Iron Mountain Inc. (IRM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A large call purchase was recorded for the September 19, 2025 expiry at the $105 strike, which is above the current spot price of $98.98. The trade size exceeded existing open interest, pointing to a fresh bullish position.
Total Values: $440,280 total premium paid
Strike Price: $105
Analysis: With 52 days to expiry, this trade targets a breakout above $100. The call activity implies upside anticipation as IRM trends higher post-consolidation.

PTC Therapeutics Inc. (PTCT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Heavy activity on the August 15, 2025 expiry. Most trades targeted the $50 strike—just below the spot price of $50.19—with one additional buy at the $55 strike.
Total Values: $340,965 total premium paid
Strike Price: $50 and $55
Analysis: With 17 days to expiry, this concentrated call buying around the money suggests traders are positioning for a near-term move higher. The inclusion of the $55 strike also shows speculation on a potential breakout above recent highs.

Compass Inc. (COMP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Aggressive multi-sweep call buying hit the August 15, 2025 expiry at the $7 strike. The strike is slightly below the current spot of $7.44, reflecting confidence in upside continuation.
Total Values: $321,215 total premium paid
Strike Price: $7
Analysis: With 17 days to expiry, this bullish activity suggests optimism for continued strength in COMP, likely targeting a move back toward $8 or higher.

Waste Management Inc. (WM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Bullish flow noted in two call sweeps post-earnings—one expiring October 17, 2025, and another expiring August 15, 2025—both at the $240 strike.
Total Values: $235,839 total premium paid
Strike Price: $240
Analysis: With the spot price around $233–$235, the $240 strike reflects moderate upside conviction over the next 17 to 80 days. These trades suggest bullish sentiment post-earnings, with traders targeting a potential breakout.

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Sizeable call buying was seen at the $8 strike for the September 19, 2025 expiry, with the trade size exceeding open interest—implying new bullish positioning.
Total Values: $201,400 total premium paid
Strike Price: $8
Analysis: With 52 days to expiry and the current spot at $7.59, this is a near-the-money trade suggesting expectations for a move higher in the short to medium term. The concentration of flow at one strike reinforces the conviction.

NexGen Energy Ltd. (NXE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: September 19, 2025, CALLs at the $7 strike were bought with 52 days to expiry
Total Values: $150,000 total premium paid
Strike Price: $7
Analysis: The strike is slightly below the current spot price of $7.085, suggesting a near-the-money directional bet. The trade size exceeded open interest, confirming this is a new position with bullish intent.

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A sweep of August 15, 2025, CALL contracts at the $32 strike was bought with 17 days to expiry.
Total Values: $78,841 total premium paid
Strike Price: $32
Analysis: The strike is slightly below the current spot price of $32.245, suggesting a directional bet on near-term upside. The trade size exceeded open interest, indicating a new position is being opened.

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple large trades across different expirations:
– August 1, 2025, CALLs at the $133 strike bought with 3 days to expiry
– August 8, 2025, CALLs at the $135 strike bought with 10 days to expiry
– August 15, 2025, CALLs at the $143 strike bought with 17 days to expiry
– September 19, 2025, CALLs at the $160 strike bought with 52 days to expiry
Total Values: $228,434 total premium paid
Strike Price: $133–$160
Analysis: Repeated aggressive call buying across near- and mid-term expirations with strike prices above the current spot of $132 signals bullish positioning and expectations for continued upside in the underlying ETF. All trade sizes exceeded prior open interest, confirming new positioning.

Costco Wholesale (COST)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A single large buy of August 15, 2025, CALL contracts at the $975 strike with 17 days to expiry
Total Values: $253,760 total premium paid
Strike Price: $975
Analysis: The strike is above the spot price of $932.30, reflecting a directional bet on upside continuation. The size of the trade exceeded open interest, confirming a new position.

Medifast Inc. (MED)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: March 20, 2026, CALLs at the $20 strike bought across two large sweep trades with 234 days to expiry
Total Values: $58,672 total premium paid
Strike Price: $20
Analysis: With the spot price around $14.31, the trades represent far out-of-the-money calls, signaling a long-dated bet on recovery. Open interest was exceeded, indicating fresh positioning.

YPF Sociedad Anónima (YPF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: January 16, 2026, PUTs at the $28 strike were sold with 171 days to expiry
Total Values: $208,000 total premium collected
Strike Price: $28
Analysis: With the spot price at $34.895, the trader is expressing confidence that YPF will remain well above the $28 level. The large size relative to open interest suggests this is a newly initiated bullish position through premium collection.

Vista Energy (VIST)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: September 19, 2025, CALLs at the $50 strike bought in two sizable sweep trades with 52 days to expiry
Total Values: $147,500 total premium paid
Strike Price: $50
Analysis: The $50 strike is above the spot price of $45.93, reflecting bullish conviction on continued upside. Trade sizes exceeded open interest, indicating fresh speculative positioning.

Vistra Corp. (VST)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: January 16, 2026, PUTs at the $180 strike were sold with 324 days to expiry
Total Values: $2,857,840 total premium collected
Strike Price: $180
Analysis: With the spot price at $195.844, the trader is expressing confidence that VST will remain above $180, reflecting strong bullish sentiment. The premium collected and size exceeding open interest confirm conviction.

Douglas Emmett Inc. (DEI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: August 15, 2025, CALLs at the $15 strike bought with 17 days to expiry
Total Values: $250,000 total premium paid
Strike Price: $15
Analysis: The strike is just below the spot price of $15.605, positioning for near-term upside. Size exceeded open interest, suggesting this is a fresh bullish trade.

Constellation Energy (CEG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Multiple PUT sales:
– August 8, 2025, PUTs at the $300 strike sold with 11 days to expiry
– September 18, 2026, PUTs at the $320 strike sold with 416 days to expiry
Total Values: $1,983,828 total premium collected
Strike Price: $300–$320
Analysis: With the current spot price at $324.54, these put sales reflect bullish sentiment that CEG will remain above the $300–$320 zone. The large notional values and open interest exceeded indicate fresh positioning.

Energy Vault Holdings Inc. (NRGV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: August 15, 2025, CALLs at the $1.5 strike bought in multiple trades with 17 days to expiry
Total Values: $31,597 total premium paid
Strike Price: $1.50
Analysis: With spot at $1.155, this reflects aggressive out-of-the-money bullish speculation. High volume and size exceeding open interest suggest fresh conviction.

Mosaic Co. (MOS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Extensive call buying across multiple expirations:
– August 1, 2025, CALLs at $38 strike bought with 3 days to expiry
– September 19, 2025, CALLs at $40 strike bought with 52 days to expiry
– December 19, 2025, CALLs at $40 strike bought with 143 days to expiry
Total Values: $721,510 total premium paid
Strike Price: $38–$40
Analysis: Spot prices between $36.08–$37.02 indicate that these strikes are slightly out-of-the-money. The broad range of expirations, multiple sweeps, and consistent volume suggest sustained bullish interest in MOS. All trades exceeded open interest, confirming new bullish exposure.

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

Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NEGG)
Buyer: Galkin Vladimir (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 132,700 (+4.2%)
Price: USD 42.42
Total Value: USD 5,629,134

Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD)
Buyer: Rutherford John R (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 15,000 (+10.4%)
Price: USD 31.35
Total Value: USD 470,220

Selective Insurance Group Inc (SIGI)
Buyer: Marchioni John J. (President and CEO)
Shares Purchased: 3,200 (+2.3%)
Price: USD 77.89
Total Value: USD 249,248

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp (AUB)
Buyer: Asbury John C (President and CEO)
Shares Purchased: 7,500 (+2.9%)
Price: USD 32.91
Total Value: USD 246,825

Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NEGG)
Buyer: Galkin Vladimir (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 6,057 (+0.2%)
Price: USD 40.40
Total Value: USD 244,703

Selective Insurance Group Inc (SIGI)
Buyer: McCarthy Thomas A (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,500 (+15.4%)
Price: USD 77.42
Total Value: USD 193,550

Ennis Inc (EBF)
Buyer: Gruenes Walter D (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,500 (+104.9%)
Price: USD 17.99
Total Value: USD 98,945

Absci Corp (ABSI)
Buyer: Busch Andreas (Chief Innovation Officer)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+18.0%)
Price: USD 3.04
Total Value: USD 152,000

City Holding Co (CHCO)
Buyer: Fisher Robert D (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 113 (+0.2%)
Price: USD 127.05
Total Value: USD 14,357

City Holding Co (CHCO)
Buyer: STRONG-TREISTER DIANE W (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 102 (+3.1%)
Price: USD 127.05
Total Value: USD 12,959

City Holding Co (CHCO)
Buyer: Reyes Javier A (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 90 (+5.6%)
Price: USD 127.05
Total Value: USD 11,435

NovaGold Resources Inc (NG)
Buyer: Schutt Ethan (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,824 (+8.0%)
Price: USD 5.23
Total Value: USD 20,000

Midwestone Financial Group Inc (MOFG)
Buyer: Devaisher Len D (President and COO)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+50.0%)
Price: USD 28.72
Total Value: USD 28,720

Dolphin Entertainment Inc (DLPN)
Buyer: O’Dowd William IV (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Purchased: 3,750 (+1.5%)
Price: USD 1.33
Total Value: USD 4,976

US Insider Sales

General Dynamics Corp (GD)
Seller: Burns Mark Lagrand (Executive Vice President)
Shares Sold: 24,067 (-37.6%)
Price: USD 312.62
Total Value: USD 7,523,898

General Dynamics Corp (GD)
Seller: Burns Mark Lagrand (Executive Vice President)
Shares Sold: 19,793 (-23.6%)
Price: USD 311.85
Total Value: USD 6,172,506

Cintas Corp (CTAS)
Seller: Schneider Todd M. (CEO and Director)
Shares Sold: 17,301 (-2.7%)
Price: USD 220.90
Total Value: USD 3,821,791

Intuitive Surgical Inc (ISRG)
Seller: GUTHART GARY S (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 7,893 (-37.4%)
Price: USD 498.64
Total Value: USD 3,935,756

CoStar Group Inc (CSGP)
Seller: SAINT FREDERICK G. (President, Marketplaces)
Shares Sold: 25,000 (-7.3%)
Price: USD 93.23
Total Value: USD 2,330,750

General Dynamics Corp (GD)
Seller: DE LEON RUDY F (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 3,220 (-37.0%)
Price: USD 312.93
Total Value: USD 1,007,635

Calix Inc (CALX)
Seller: Russo Carl (Non-Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 25,000 (-1.2%)
Price: USD 55.40
Total Value: USD 1,384,925

DoorDash Inc (DASH)
Seller: Xu Tony (Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 4,042 (-0.8%)
Price: USD 250.28
Total Value: USD 1,011,628

UiPath Inc (PATH)
Seller: Dines Daniel (Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 45,000 (-1.0%)
Price: USD 12.20
Total Value: USD 548,789

General Dynamics Corp (GD)
Seller: DE LEON RUDY F (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 2,270 (-29.3%)
Price: USD 312.63
Total Value: USD 709,677

CoStar Group Inc (CSGP)
Seller: Cann Cynthia Cammett (Chief Accounting Officer)
Shares Sold: 2,033 (-7.3%)
Price: USD 92.85
Total Value: USD 188,764

TE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)
Seller: SAGAR MALAVIKA (SVP, Chief Human Resources Off)
Shares Sold: 1,945 (-29.2%)
Price: USD 207.20
Total Value: USD 403,004

AGNC Investment Corp (AGNC)
Seller: FISK JOHN D (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 20,278 (-15.3%)
Price: USD 9.65
Total Value: USD 195,683

Webster Financial Corp (WBS)
Seller: ATWELL WILLIAM L (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 14,323 (-30.0%)
Price: USD 59.18
Total Value: USD 847,705

Webster Financial Corp (WBS)
Seller: ATWELL WILLIAM L (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 2,500 (-7.5%)
Price: USD 59.26
Total Value: USD 148,146

A. O. Smith Corp (AOS)
Seller: SMITH MARK D (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 2,400 (-2.0%)
Price: USD 71.36
Total Value: USD 171,264

Hims & Hers Health Inc (HIMS)
Seller: Boughton Soleil (Chief Legal Officer)
Shares Sold: 2,572 (-1.6%)
Price: USD 58.70
Total Value: USD 150,976

Energy Recovery Inc (ERII)
Seller: Clemente Rodney (SVP, Water)
Shares Sold: 5,387 (-5.1%)
Price: USD 13.97
Total Value: USD 75,256

Pegasystems Inc (PEGA)
Seller: KOUNINIS EFSTATHIOS A (SVP of Finance & CAO)
Shares Sold: 582 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 59.65
Total Value: USD 34,716

FVCBankcorp Inc (FVCB)
Seller: Jackson Sharon L. (EVP, Chief Banking Officer)
Shares Sold: 653 (-2.5%)
Price: USD 13.31
Total Value: USD 8,691

DexCom Inc (DXCM)
Seller: Stern Sadie (EVP, Chief HR Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,466 (-1.4%)
Price: USD 88.99
Total Value: USD 130,459

Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)
Seller: Coffey Robert (EVP, Nuclear Div & CNO)
Shares Sold: 7,500 (-22.0%)
Price: USD 71.84
Total Value: USD 538,800

MultiSensor AI Holdings Inc (MSAI)
Seller: Strahan Gary Eugene (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 42,775 (-1.3%)
Price: USD 0.78
Total Value: USD 33,270

Intuitive Surgical Inc (ISRG)
Seller: GUTHART GARY S (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,400 (-7.0%)
Price: USD 495.24
Total Value: USD 693,337

Intuitive Surgical Inc (ISRG)
Seller: GUTHART GARY S (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 1,400 (-7.0%)
Price: USD 495.23
Total Value: USD 693,326

United Community Banks Inc (UCBI)
Seller: BRADSHAW RICHARD (EVP, Chief Banking Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,594 (-2.0%)
Price: USD 30.94
Total Value: USD 49,318

AgeX Therapeutics Inc (AGE)
Seller: Moreadith Randall (Chief Scientific Officer)
Shares Sold: 6,500 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 5.89
Total Value: USD 38,285

CDN Insider Purchases

Big Ridge Gold Corp (BRAU)
Buyer: Gentile, Michael (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 4,000,000 (+28.5%)
Price: CAD 0.13
Total Value: CAD 500,000

Mullen Group Ltd (MTL)
Buyer: Mullen, Murray Kenneth (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+2.3%)
Price: CAD 13.63
Total Value: CAD 1,363,480

Newlox Gold Ventures Corp (LUX)
Buyer: Dent, Roger (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000,000 (+261.8%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 70,000

Newlox Gold Ventures Corp (LUX)
Buyer: Dent, Roger (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000,000 (+21.9%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 70,000

Sol Strategies Inc (HODL)
Buyer: Guoga, Antanas (Tony) (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.7%)
Price: CAD 1.17
Total Value: CAD 234,880

Sol Strategies Inc (HODL)
Buyer: Guoga, Antanas (Tony) (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 19,200 (+0.1%)
Price: CAD 1.31
Total Value: CAD 25,194

Zephyr Minerals Ltd (ZFR)
Buyer: Felderhof, G. William (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,250,000 (+154.8%)
Price: CAD 0.04
Total Value: CAD 50,000

Zephyr Minerals Ltd (ZFR)
Buyer: Felderhof, G. William (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 525,000 (+76.3%)
Price: CAD 0.04
Total Value: CAD 21,000

Zephyr Minerals Ltd (ZFR)
Buyer: Felderhof, David Hugh (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 375,000 (+24.6%)
Price: CAD 0.04
Total Value: CAD 15,000

Zephyr Minerals Ltd (ZFR)
Buyer: Arkell, Brian Wendell (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 750,000 (+136.4%)
Price: CAD 0.04
Total Value: CAD 30,000

Alset AI Ventures Inc (GPUS)
Buyer: Ingrao, Adam (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 750,000 (+300.0%)
Price: CAD 0.09
Total Value: CAD 67,500

Alset AI Ventures Inc (GPUS)
Buyer: He, Zelong (Roger) (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 500,000 (+50.0%)
Price: CAD 0.09
Total Value: CAD 45,000

Alset AI Ventures Inc (GPUS)
Buyer: He, Zelong (Roger) (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 55,000 (+3.7%)
Price: CAD 0.09
Total Value: CAD 4,950

DeFi Technologies Inc (DEFI)
Buyer: Tandetnik, Mikael (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+0.7%)
Price: CAD 4.01
Total Value: CAD 40,140

Canadian National Railway Co (CNR)
Buyer: Letellier, Michel (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 700 (+25.2%)
Price: CAD 130.65
Total Value: CAD 91,455

Canadian National Railway Co (CNR)
Buyer: Letellier, Michel (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 150 (+39.5%)
Price: CAD 130.66
Total Value: CAD 19,599

Source Rock Royalties Ltd (SRR)
Buyer: Thiessen, Shaun Ashton (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 40,000 (+86.5%)
Price: CAD 0.87
Total Value: CAD 34,800

BetterLife Pharma Inc (BETR)
Buyer: Sangha, Steven (Non-Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+0.0%)
Price: CAD 0.09
Total Value: CAD 900

Puma Exploration Inc (PUMA)
Buyer: Gosselin, Réjean (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 60,000 (+96.0%)
Price: CAD 0.08
Total Value: CAD 4,800

Terra Balcanica Resources Corp (TERA)
Buyer: Miskovic, Aleksandar (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 97,000 (+2.6%)
Price: CAD 0.09
Total Value: CAD 8,730

Atico Mining Corp (ATY)
Buyer: Herrero, Matias (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 120,001 (+441.4%)
Price: CAD 0.11
Total Value: CAD 13,200

Northstar Clean Technologies Inc (ROOF)
Buyer: Currie, Neil (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 333,500 (+24.1%)
Price: CAD 0.30
Total Value: CAD 100,050

Northstar Clean Technologies Inc (ROOF)
Buyer: Borkowski, James Corey (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 83,333 (+6.0%)
Price: CAD 0.30
Total Value: CAD 25,000

Northstar Clean Technologies Inc (ROOF)
Buyer: Gingrich, Sarah (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 33,333
Price: CAD 0.30
Total Value: CAD 10,000

Royalties Inc (RI)
Buyer: Gallagher, Timothy David (Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 204,000 (+2.5%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 14,280

Minnova Corp (MCI)
Buyer: Glenn, Gorden (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 500,000 (+5.0%)
Price: CAD 0.05
Total Value: CAD 25,000

Sun Summit Minerals Corp (SMN)
Buyer: Carstensen, Andrew Brooks (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,000 (+7.7%)
Price: CAD 0.08
Total Value: CAD 800

Norsemont Mining Inc (NOM)
Buyer: levy, marc evan (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+1.5%)
Price: CAD 0.62
Total Value: CAD 3,100

Benton Resources Inc (BEX)
Buyer: Stares, Stephen (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 40,000 (+2.9%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 2,600

Benton Resources Inc (BEX)
Buyer: Stares, Stephen (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 20,000 (+0.4%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 1,300

Backstageplay Inc (BP)
Buyer: White, Scott Fulton (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 23,000 (+0.6%)
Price: CAD 0.09
Total Value: CAD 2,070

Sylla Gold Corp. formerly Atlantic Industrial Minerals Incorporated
Buyer: Isenor, Gregory Powell (Non-Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 266,666 (+7.0%)
Price: CAD 0.02
Total Value: CAD 4,000

Torr Metals Inc (TMET)
Buyer: Dorsey, Malcolm (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 4,350 (+8.4%)
Price: CAD 0.11
Total Value: CAD 479

Mirasol Resources Ltd (MRZ)
Buyer: Pountney, Glenn (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 3,000 (+0.0%)
Price: CAD 0.37
Total Value: CAD 1,110

CDN Insider Sales

Western Copper and Gold Corp (WRN)
Seller: Spivak, Elena (Officer)
Shares Sold: 33,334 (-59.1%)
Price: CAD 1.66
Total Value: CAD 55,334

Vortex Energy Corp (VRTX)
Seller: Sparkes, Paul David (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-25.0%)
Price: CAD 1.44
Total Value: CAD 14,420

NevGold Corp (NAU)
Seller: GoldMining Inc. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 33,300 (-0.1%)
Price: CAD 0.36
Total Value: CAD 11,988

Royalties Inc (RI)
Seller: Gallagher, Timothy David (Executive Director Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 200,000 (-0.8%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 14,000

NamSys Inc.
Seller: Sparks, The Estate of Kenneth Barry (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 246 (-0.0%)
Price: CAD 1.51
Total Value: CAD 372

NamSys Inc.
Seller: Sparks, The Estate of Kenneth Barry (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 25,354 (-0.3%)
Price: CAD 1.52
Total Value: CAD 38,576

NamSys Inc.
Seller: Sparks, The Estate of Kenneth Barry (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 74,800 (-0.9%)
Price: CAD 1.53
Total Value: CAD 114,444

Bausch + Lomb Corp (BLCO)
Seller: Eldessouky, Osama (Officer)
Shares Sold: 3,996 (-8.0%)
Price: USD 14.32
Total Value: USD 57,223

Bausch + Lomb Corp (BLCO)
Seller: Hashad, Yehia (Officer)
Shares Sold: 2,841 (-7.1%)
Price: USD 14.32
Total Value: USD 40,683

Bausch + Lomb Corp (BLCO)
Seller: Bonnefoy, Luc (Officer)
Shares Sold: 2,167 (-15.8%)
Price: USD 14.32
Total Value: USD 31,031

Bausch + Lomb Corp (BLCO)
Seller: Munsch, Frederick John (Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,090 (-6.9%)
Price: USD 14.32
Total Value: USD 15,609

Institutional Spotlight: Vanguard and Discerene Show Broad Accumulation Across Sectors

Institutional filings for July 29, 2025, reveal sweeping activity by Vanguard Group Inc., which made notable equity disclosures across a vast range of industries, signaling continued confidence in both large- and small-cap equities. Discerene Group LP, led by Soo Tan, also reported a substantial position.

Discerene Group LP disclosed ownership of 21,242,336 shares of Sabre Corporation (SABR), representing 5.50% of the company’s outstanding shares. The significant stake suggests a deep-value conviction by one of the more concentrated long-term investors in the market.

Meanwhile, Vanguard Group Inc. filed new or updated positions in hundreds of companies. Noteworthy among these was a robust 14.36% ownership in AHR (22,917,930 shares) and 16.42% ownership in DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH, 33,876,577 shares), reinforcing its strong presence in the REIT and lodging sectors. Vanguard also disclosed 13.20% ownership of ANGI (6,348,209 shares), and 13.83% of NetApp (NTAP, 27,728,118 shares), reaffirming its belief in digital infrastructure and enterprise cloud solutions.

In the consumer sector, Vanguard now holds 11.32% of Target Corp (TGT) with 51,442,627 shares, and 11.37% of Phillips 66 (PSX) with 46,364,555 shares, reflecting ongoing confidence in staples and energy. Additionally, the firm disclosed ownership of 46,364,555 shares of SLB, representing 11.05%, solidifying its position in oilfield services.

Notable tech and innovation-related holdings include 9.47% of Apple Inc. (AAPL, 1.42 billion shares), 12.54% of Enphase Energy (ENPH, 16,459,209 shares), and 14.16% of Extreme Networks (EXTR, 18,862,230 shares). In AI and quantum computing, Vanguard reported ownership of 27,236,614 shares in D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) and 20,813,946 shares of BigBear.ai (BBAI).

In biotech and healthcare, Vanguard revealed double-digit stakes in companies such as PGNY (11.51%), QDEL (11.52%), and CRI (11.47%), showcasing its continued interest in diagnostics, fertility tech, and pediatric apparel, respectively. ZETA Global Holdings (ZETA) stood out with Vanguard’s 11.58% stake, showing firm belief in digital marketing and analytics platforms.

Additional names of interest include:

• Xencor (XNCR): 12.11% ownership

• Ross Stores (ROST): 11.97% ownership

• TDOC Health (TDOC): 11.98% ownership

• Tyler Technologies (TYL): 12.91% ownership

• State Street Corp (STT): 13.04% ownership

• Teradyne (TER): 13.07% ownership

Elsewhere, Vanguard made strong statements with stakes above 5% in smaller, lesser-known companies, such as EOSE (5.40%), ATOM (5.27%), and CLOV (5.82%), reflecting a broad-based approach that extends even to speculative or turnaround candidates.

Conclusion

Today’s filings reflect a wide-ranging accumulation strategy by Vanguard Group Inc., spanning technology, energy, consumer discretionary, REITs, biotech, and digital infrastructure. The firm’s footprint in both high-growth names like ZETA, QBTS, and ENPH, alongside steady compounders like TGT, STT, and NTAP, suggests a dual commitment to innovation and reliability. The significant position by Discerene Group LP in SABR further underscores institutional willingness to bet on recovery in underappreciated travel tech.

This broad base of institutional sponsorship may serve as a vote of confidence in market resilience, despite mixed macroeconomic signals. The concentration of holdings above the 10% threshold is particularly telling, hinting at a long-term, conviction-based outlook across multiple sectors.

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 – 2025-07-27

ATNF, COUR, FIX, COSM, CRGO, VSTM, KALA, SRDX, MIND, TNXP, EVTL, EME, KN, RNA, IESC, PMN, ASPI, GROY, FBRX, NNE, MGRC, RZLT, TLSA, PHAT, UHG, INOD, SHOT, STRL, SEZL, PENN, TRML, URGN, AGX, VRT, GPI, CURI, SLDB, IMUX, CPIX, AON, SHLS, SMMT, BE, LW, CLS, PFS, OVV, RSI, POWL, USM, GEV, OKTA, NBY, PRIM, SRFM, SPXC, AMWL, SNWV, CRH, MGM, AIRS, HOOD, CFLT, SHAK, CMC, VNRX, AMD, GILD, MDB, PTGX, CRML, DXCM, DASH, FSLR, PLTR, DKS, UNFI, MGNI, VRNS, MTZ, OCUL, GNRC, TSHA, MAR, HLT, VRRM, DDOG, DELL, TT, CSX, TXRH, ARES, LWAY, GDS, GTM, PRAX, SNOW, GM, ARM, NNI, AEHR, AJG, INDV, LIF, AFRM, DPZ, FOUR, SHOP, FIS, JBL, NOV, ETN, KTOS, BLD, F, DKNG, ATI, TEM, ENVX, THM, CEG, CRBG, KAI, NXT, STT, PCOR, VCTR, MRUS, ZWS, CAMT, TSM, FLUT, BIRK, CARR, CIEN, LITE, MWA, IP, IR, ITT, ADCT, JCI, UAL, SYF, AN, BXP, BK, ROIV, ITRI, SMG, HWM, ZIM, COHR, TPG, NDAQ, GTES, MTCH, SIG, ELF, MEG, VOR, CNP, ATKR, GS, NCLH, ATMU, GE, PBI, PX, QXO, KKR, TOST, DD, OMF, SPG, CW, FRHC, WCC, COMP, STEP, LDP, SMR, TRMB, IBKR, RAIL, OKLO, XYZ, PRCH, TEL, ACP, FIVE, NEUP, PPC, APP, PR, CMI, MKL, ARMK, HUBB, SITE, SGI, BDC, AXP, PAYX, UPRO, WSO, INSE, HPE, RTX, ANIP, PANW, PENG, MNDY, RDDT, SMTC, VIK

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – CDN – Institutional – 2025-07-27

VLE.TO, CURA.TO, LAR.TO, TFII.TO, URE.TO, LSPD.TO, CLS.TO, FSV.TO, TOI.V, MX.TO, VNP.TO, EMX.V, LMN.V, CJT.TO, TWM.TO, K.TO, URC.TO, CRDL.TO, KXS.TO, ECN.TO, BLDP.TO, AIF.TO, ELD.TO, DSG.TO, ABX.TO, WILD.TO, TAL.TO, PZA.TO, WTE.TO, CMG.TO, NFI.TO, ACB.TO, CFP.TO, BDGI.TO, AFN.TO, CVE.TO, MFC.TO, EQX.TO, QBR/B.TO, CIGI.TO, EDR.TO, KEY.TO, AIM.TO, VHI.TO, CAE.TO, MDA.TO, ATZ.TO, SAP.TO, GOLD.TO, SES.TO, IAG.TO, RCH.TO, BBD/B.TO, GFL.TO, IFC.TO, CM.TO, TFPM.TO, BMO.TO, SLF.TO, ARIS.TO, TIH.TO, BN.TO, OR.TO, DFY.TO, PKI.TO, EMA.TO, FNV.TO, GRT/UN.TO, FTS.TO, TD.TO, AC.TO, GAU.TO, RY.TO, MRU.TO, WPM.TO, DPM.TO, NFG.V, MND.TO, AGF/B.TO, POW\.TO, DOL.TO, BNS.TO, CPX.TO, FTT.TO, EFN.TO, WSP.TO, IGM.TO, FFH.TO, XTC.TO, GEI.TO, FCR/UN.TO, ATRL.TO, DOO.TO, BAM.TO, IMO.TO, T.TO, BEPC.TO, CIX.TO, SRU/UN.TO, SSL.TO, H.TO, SIS.TO, FTG.TO, NTR.TO, PIF.TO, CCO.TO, BEI/UN.TO, MG.TO

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