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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 2025-8-27

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2025-8-27. 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.

V.F. Corporation (VFC)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $2.1M versus $128K sold. Put premium bought was $175K. Total premium was $1.8M.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Institutional flow leaned bullish with strong net call buying, highlighting confidence in upside potential for V.F. Corporation.

Intel Corporation (INTC)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $2.8M versus $2.8M sold. Put premium bought was $369K while $1.8M was premium collected from puts sold. Total premium was $1.4M.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Balanced call activity was tipped bullish by notable put selling, reflecting institutional expectations of stability or upside for Intel.

Moderna, Inc. (MRNA)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $460K versus $105K sold. Put premium bought was $1.2M while $2.2M was premium collected from puts sold. Total premium was $1.4M.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Heavy put selling drove bullish sentiment despite elevated put buying, suggesting confidence in Moderna’s price support holding.

Viasat, Inc. (VSAT)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $1.1M. Put premium bought was $203K. Total premium was $1.3M.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Options flow tilted bullish with strong call buying dominating Viasat’s activity.

Chevron Corporation (CVX)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $44K versus $245K sold. Put premium bought was $18K while $1.4M was premium collected from puts sold. Total premium was $1.2M.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Large-scale put selling outweighed muted call flows, reinforcing institutional confidence in Chevron’s stability.

MARA Holdings, Inc. (MARA)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $786K versus $735K sold. Put premium bought was $269K while $1.4M was premium collected from puts sold. Total premium was $1.2M.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Options activity leaned bullish as put selling dominated, signaling institutional positioning for upside continuation in MARA.

Snowflake Inc. (SNOW)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $1.6M versus $1.1M sold. Put premium bought was $1.3M while $2.0M was premium collected from puts sold. Total premium was $1.2M.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Balanced call and put flows leaned bullish on net put selling, suggesting institutions see support holding in Snowflake.

Unity Software Inc. (U)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $1.2M versus $411K sold. Put premium bought was $38K while $329K was premium collected from puts sold. Total premium was $1.1M.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Strong call buying alongside put selling highlights bullish sentiment, reflecting institutional positioning for Unity’s upside.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $1.2M versus $55K sold. Put premium bought was $92K while $35K was premium collected from puts sold. Total premium was $1.0M.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Heavy net call buying drove bullish sentiment, suggesting institutional optimism in Cleveland-Cliffs.

Upexi, Inc. (UPXI)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $831K versus $39K sold. Put premium collected totaled $181K. Total premium was $973K.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Strong call buying combined with put selling reflects confidence in continued upside potential for Upexi.

ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON)
Options Activity: Put premium collected totaled $959K with no major call flows. Total premium was $959K.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Pure put selling provided a bullish signal, showing institutions are confident in stability for ON Semiconductor.

Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $7.6M versus $7.1M sold. Put premium bought was $99K while $497K was premium collected from puts sold. Total premium was $891K.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Large-scale call rotation was balanced, but put selling tilted sentiment bullish, suggesting institutional support for Bloom Energy.

B. Riley Financial, Inc. (RILY)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $935K versus $90K sold. Put premium collected totaled $29K. Total premium was $874K.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Options activity showed clear bullish sentiment as call buying combined with put selling dominated flows.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $4.5M versus $2.9M sold. Put premium bought was $1.4M while $664K was premium collected from puts sold. Total premium was $874K.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Net call buying alongside modest put selling supported bullish sentiment, highlighting institutional confidence in Microsoft.

Enovix Corporation (ENVX)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $986K versus $216K sold. Put premium bought was $20K. Total premium was $750K.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Strong call buying activity dominated flows, reflecting institutional optimism in Enovix.

SPDR Gold Trust (GLD)
Options Activity: Call premium bought was $6.1M versus $2.7M sold. Put premium bought was $632K while $306K was premium collected from puts sold. Total premium was $3.1M.
Sentiment: Bullish
Analysis: Strong call buying combined with supportive put selling highlighted bullish institutional sentiment toward gold exposure.

Tickers: NVDA, NEE, CHTR, TSLA, PG, IBM, TTD, OSCR, KSS, CSX, BTU, BABA, UNH, TRVI, V, RBLX, VFC, INTC, MRNA, VSAT, CVX, MARA, SNOW, U, CLF, UPXI, ON, BE, RILY, MSFT, ENVX, GLD

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 2025-8-27

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.

USA Rare Earth Inc. (USAR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors sold puts at the 15 and 16 strikes (below spot prices of 15.89 and 16.49) expiring September 19, while also bought calls at the 17 strike above spot. Several trades were flagged as size greater than prior open interest, indicating new positioning.
Total Values: $510,295 total premium (premium collected from puts and premium paid for calls).
Strike Price: 15, 16, 17
Analysis: With twenty-four days to expiry, the combination of put selling and call buying signals strong bullish conviction. The activity suggests new positioning and reflects confidence that shares will remain above key support levels while targeting upside.

DraftKings Inc. (DKNG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 47 strike versus spot at 47.87, expiring December 19. The trade was flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positions.
Total Values: $504,441 premium paid.
Strike Price: 47
Analysis: With one hundred fourteen days to expiry, call buying above spot indicates bullish positioning into year-end. The size relative to prior open interest reinforces the view of new institutional interest.

Bloom Energy Corp. (BE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 60 strike against spot at 50.73, expiring October 17. Activity was flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $1,965,858 premium paid.
Strike Price: 60
Analysis: With fifty-one days to expiry, aggressive call buying significantly above spot reflects conviction in upside continuation. The size above prior open interest highlights strong institutional demand.

BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (BMNR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 48 strike versus spot near 47.40, expiring October 3. All trades were flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positions.
Total Values: $1,192,560 premium paid.
Strike Price: 48
Analysis: With thirty-seven days to expiry, repeated call buying just above spot underscores bullish outlook and fresh institutional positioning. The clustering of large premium trades points to heightened expectations for a breakout move.

Red Cat Holdings Inc. (RCAT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 9 strike near spot (8.93–9.00), expiring April 17, 2026. Trades were flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positions.
Total Values: $268,534 premium paid.
Strike Price: 9
Analysis: With two hundred thirty-three days to expiry, call buying at-the-money signals bullish conviction with long-term horizon. Activity suggests institutional positioning for sustained upside.

Unity Software Inc. (U)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 39.5, 42, and 42.5 strikes versus spot around 40.30, expiring September 5. Several trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $246,876 premium paid.
Strike Price: 39.5, 42, 42.5
Analysis: With nine days to expiry, call buying around and above spot reflects bullish momentum expectations into the short-term horizon. Size above open interest reinforces the view of new institutional activity.

Upexi Inc. (UPXI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 12.5 and 15 strikes well above spot (8.22–8.84) across expiries in October, December, and March 2026, while also sold puts at the 7.5 strike (below spot). Several trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positions.
Total Values: $715,467 total premium (calls bought and puts sold).
Strike Price: 7.5, 12.5, 15
Analysis: With expiries ranging from fifty-one to over two hundred days, the combination of put selling and significant call buying above spot reflects robust bullish conviction. The structure suggests aggressive institutional accumulation with expectations of a sustained move higher.

Robinhood Markets Inc. (HOOD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 104 and 107 strikes versus spot at 104.13, expiring September 19. Several trades were flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $1,261,250 premium paid.
Strike Price: 104, 107
Analysis: With twenty-three days to expiry, concentrated call buying around and above spot underscores bullish sentiment into September. Institutional flows indicate positioning for near-term upside.

Roblox Corp. (RBLX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 140 strike versus spot at 122.84, expiring November 21. Trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positions.
Total Values: $1,668,505 premium paid.
Strike Price: 140
Analysis: With eighty-six days to expiry, large call buying significantly above spot signals conviction in further upside. The notable premium levels highlight robust institutional demand.

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors sold puts at the 280 and 290 strikes (well above spot at 245.75) expiring September 19, while also bought calls at the 280 and 285 strikes expiring November and December. Several trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $5,483,205 total premium (premium collected from puts and premium paid for calls).
Strike Price: 280, 285, 290
Analysis: With expiries ranging from twenty-three to one hundred fourteen days, the combination of deep put selling and upside call buying demonstrates aggressive bullish conviction. The size of premiums involved signals institutional-scale positioning for upside.

Citigroup Inc. (C)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors sold puts at the 85 strike, well below spot at 95.36, expiring July 17, 2026. Both trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, indicating new positioning.
Total Values: $714,480 premium collected.
Strike Price: 85
Analysis: With three hundred twenty-five days to expiry, deep out-of-the-money put selling reflects strong confidence that shares will remain well above support. Premium collection highlights bullish sentiment with long-term stability expectations.

Eaton Corp. (ETN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 365 strike versus spot at 352.51, expiring September 12. Trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positions.
Total Values: $472,136 premium paid.
Strike Price: 365
Analysis: With sixteen days to expiry, concentrated upside call buying slightly above spot indicates near-term bullish conviction. Fresh positioning suggests institutions are preparing for continued strength.

B. Riley Financial Inc. (RILY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 5 strike versus spot around 5.30–5.38, expiring January 16, 2026. Significant flow was flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $852,196 premium paid.
Strike Price: 5
Analysis: With one hundred forty-two days to expiry, persistent call buying at-the-money signals strong bullish interest. The clustering of trades highlights aggressive institutional accumulation.

CSX Corp. (CSX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 32.5 strike versus spot near 32.27, expiring June 17, 2027. Several trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positions.
Total Values: $2,318,420 premium paid.
Strike Price: 32.5
Analysis: With six hundred fifty-nine days to expiry, long-dated call buying at-the-money demonstrates bullish positioning for multi-year upside. The breadth of premium paid signals institutional-scale confidence.

Service Robotics Inc. (SERV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 14 strike versus spot at 11.74, expiring October 17. Trade flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $99,400 premium paid.
Strike Price: 14
Analysis: With fifty-one days to expiry, upside call buying well above spot highlights bullish conviction in a breakout move. Institutional flows suggest confidence in momentum continuation.

Bitfarms Ltd. (BITF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 1 and 2 strikes against spot near 1.33, across expiries in January 2026 and January 2027.
Total Values: $114,046 premium paid.
Strike Price: 1, 2
Analysis: With expiries ranging from one hundred forty-two to five hundred six days, steady call buying across multiple strikes signals ongoing bullish accumulation. The range of expiries reflects confidence in both near and long-term appreciation.

MGM Resorts International (MGM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 42 strike versus spot at 39.00, expiring January 15, 2027. Trade flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $237,000 premium paid.
Strike Price: 42
Analysis: With five hundred six days to expiry, long-dated call buying above spot highlights a bullish long-term view. Institutional positioning points to confidence in a sustained recovery trajectory.

Alcoa Corp. (AA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 35 strike versus spot near 31.15–31.28, expiring September 12. Trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $222,846 premium paid.
Strike Price: 35
Analysis: With sixteen days to expiry, call buying well above spot signals aggressive bullish bets. Activity suggests institutions are positioning for near-term upside momentum.

Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 73–74 strikes versus spot around 73.27–74.45, expiring August 29. Several trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positions.
Total Values: $159,880 premium paid.
Strike Price: 73, 74
Analysis: With only two days to expiry, call buying near spot reflects aggressive bullish speculation. Institutional flows indicate positioning for an immediate upside move.

The Metals Company (TMC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 10 strike against spot at 5.20, expiring January 15, 2027.
Total Values: $207,150 premium paid.
Strike Price: 10
Analysis: With five hundred six days to expiry, deep out-of-the-money call buying signals aggressive bullish speculation on long-term upside.

Arbe Robotics Ltd. (ARBE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 1.5 strike versus spot at 1.41, expiring September 19 and October 17. Trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $16,700 premium paid.
Strike Price: 1.5
Analysis: With twenty-three to fifty-one days to expiry, call buying near spot reflects bullish conviction. Institutional flows suggest confidence in a rebound move.

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 47.5 strike versus spot around 44.30–44.69, expiring September 19.
Total Values: $315,429 premium paid.
Strike Price: 47.5
Analysis: With twenty-three days to expiry, heavy call buying above spot signals bullish conviction in short-term strength. Institutional flows indicate robust positioning for upside.

SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 313 and 314 strikes versus spot at 312.54–312.61, expiring September 19. Trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $3,759,500 premium paid.
Strike Price: 313, 314
Analysis: With twenty-three days to expiry, large upside call buying slightly above spot signals bullish momentum expectations in gold. Institutional demand underscores confidence in continued strength.

Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 2.5 strike versus spot at 2.87–2.92, expiring April 17, 2026. Trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $388,070 premium paid.
Strike Price: 2.5
Analysis: With two hundred thirty-three days to expiry, sustained call buying near spot underscores bullish sentiment. Activity suggests aggressive positioning for a medium-term breakout.

SharpLink Gaming Ltd. (SBET)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors sold puts at the 15 strike (well below spot at 19.26), expiring April 17, 2026. Trade flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $900,000 premium collected.
Strike Price: 15
Analysis: With two hundred thirty-three days to expiry, deep out-of-the-money put selling reflects strong bullish conviction. Premium collection signals confidence shares will remain firmly above support.

Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 20 strike versus spot at 13.21, expiring December 19. Trade flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $465,921 premium paid.
Strike Price: 20
Analysis: With one hundred fourteen days to expiry, large upside call buying well above spot signals speculative bullish positioning. Institutional flows suggest expectations of a sharp move higher.

Trevi Therapeutics Inc. (TRVI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 7 strike versus spot between 7.83–8.30, expiring September 19. Trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $1,935,425 premium paid.
Strike Price: 7
Analysis: With twenty-three days to expiry, substantial call buying near spot highlights aggressive bullish sentiment. The clustering of trades reflects strong institutional confidence in upside momentum.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls across the 11–12 strikes versus spot near 10.70–10.85, with expiries ranging from August 29 to November 21, 2025, and into 2026. Several trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $770,808 premium paid.
Strike Price: 11, 11.5, 12
Analysis: With expiries spanning two days to over two hundred thirty-three days, widespread call buying near and slightly above spot reflects institutional bullish accumulation. The breadth of trades highlights aggressive positioning for both short-term and medium-term upside.

Jumia Technologies AG (JMIA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 5, 10, 13, and 25 strikes versus spot near 9.05–9.16, expiring September 2025 through February 2026. Trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $582,481 premium paid.
Strike Price: 5, 10, 13, 25
Analysis: With expiries spanning sixteen to one hundred seventy-seven days, call buying across multiple strikes and maturities reflects aggressive bullish accumulation. Institutional flows point to expectations of long-term recovery.

The Vita Coco Company Inc. (COCO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 30 strike versus spot at 34.01, expiring April 17, 2026. Trade flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $384,000 premium paid.
Strike Price: 30
Analysis: With two hundred thirty-three days to expiry, call buying below spot indicates bullish conviction with deep in-the-money positioning. Institutional activity signals confidence in long-term upside.

NextDecade Corp. (NEXT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 13 strike versus spot around 11.04–11.19, expiring September 19. Trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $145,070 premium paid.
Strike Price: 13
Analysis: With twenty-three days to expiry, concentrated call buying above spot demonstrates bullish conviction. Institutional flows suggest positioning for a near-term breakout.

EQT Corp. (EQT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 57.5 strike versus spot at 52.91, expiring January 16, 2026. Trade flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $228,230 premium paid.
Strike Price: 57.5
Analysis: With one hundred forty-two days to expiry, upside call buying above spot indicates bullish conviction. Institutional participation highlights confidence in continued strength.

Kohl’s Corp. (KSS)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls across the 13, 17, and 20 strikes versus spot near 16.16–16.21, expiring August 29 and September 19. Several trades flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $3,008,351 premium paid.
Strike Price: 13, 17, 20
Analysis: With expiries ranging from two to twenty-three days, aggressive call buying across multiple strikes reflects strong bullish conviction. The scale of activity highlights robust institutional positioning following earnings.

Enovix Corp. (ENVX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Investors bought calls at the 10 strike versus spot at 10.48, expiring January 16, 2026. Trade flagged as size greater than prior open interest, suggesting new positioning.
Total Values: $720,000 premium paid.
Strike Price: 10
Analysis: With one hundred forty-three days to expiry, in-the-money call buying signals confidence in continued strength. Institutional participation suggests conviction in upside momentum.

Tickers: USAR, DKNG, BE, BMNR, RCAT, U, UPXI, HOOD, RBLX, IBM, C, ETN, RILY, CSX, SERV, BITF, MGM, AA, BROS, TMC, ARBE, KNX, GLD, SLI, SBET, BTDR, TRVI, CLF, JMIA, COCO, NEXT, EQT, KSS, ENVX

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

Hudson Global Inc (HSON)
Buyer: Coleman, Richard Kenneth Jr. (Chief Operating Officer)
Shares Purchased: 2,500 (+50.0%)
Price: USD 9.18
Total Value: USD 22,950

Buyer: Coleman, Richard Kenneth Jr. (Chief Operating Officer)
Shares Purchased: 2,500 (+100.0%)
Price: USD 9.30
Total Value: USD 23,250

Buyer: Coleman, Richard Kenneth Jr. (Chief Operating Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,813 (+17.8%)
Price: USD 8.76
Total Value: USD 15,882

Medalist Diversified REIT Inc (MDRR)
Buyer: Kavanaugh, Frank (Chairman, CEO & President)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+16.6%)
Price: USD 12.43
Total Value: USD 62,150

Buyer: Kavanaugh, Frank (Chairman, CEO & President)
Shares Purchased: 3,482 (+13.1%)
Price: USD 12.43
Total Value: USD 43,281

LKQ Corp (LKQ)
Buyer: Jude, Justin L (President & CEO)
Shares Purchased: 5,669 (+2.0%)
Price: USD 31.50
Total Value: USD 178,574

Buyer: Clarke, Andrew C (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+30.9%)
Price: USD 31.95
Total Value: USD 159,773

Livento Group Inc (NUGN)
Buyer: Henriksen, Michael Gregory Max (Chief Investment Officer, Large Shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 76,144,695 (+7.6%)
Price: USD 0.00
Total Value: USD 342,651

Amrize AG (AMRZ)
Buyer: Brouwer, Roald (Chief Technology Officer)
Shares Purchased: 2,000 (+66.7%)
Price: USD 51.88
Total Value: USD 103,760

Avidia Bancorp Inc (AVBC)
Buyer: Cozzone, Robert D (President & CEO)
Shares Purchased: 6,631 (+32.4%)
Price: USD 15.08
Total Value: USD 99,999

Buyer: Nelson, Jonathan Michael (CFO & Treasurer)
Shares Purchased: 6,631 (+66.8%)
Price: USD 15.08
Total Value: USD 99,999

SINTX Technologies Inc (SINT)
Buyer: Moyes, Jay M (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,000 (+inf%)
Price: USD 3.59
Total Value: USD 10,756

Buyer: Honigblum, Gregg R (Chief Investment Officer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+8.5% to +35.7%) across multiple transactions
Price Range: USD 3.60–3.75
Total Value: Approx. USD 167,550

US Insider Sales

Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT)
Seller: Reinemund, Steven (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 100,000 (-42.9%)
Price: USD 128.22
Total Value: USD 12,822,110

Home BancShares Inc (HOMB)
Seller: Allison, John W (Chairman & CEO)
Shares Sold: 110,000 (-1.9%)
Price: USD 30.02
Total Value: USD 3,302,200

Brinker International Inc (EAT)
Seller: Felix, George S (SVP, Chief Marketing Officer)
Shares Sold: 11,769 (-33.3%)
Price: USD 159.19
Total Value: USD 1,873,507

Doximity Inc (DOCS)
Seller: Bryson, Anna (Chief Financial Officer)
Shares Sold: 40,000 (-10.3%)
Price: USD 66.76
Total Value: USD 2,670,244

Bank7 Corp (BSVN)
Seller: Travis, Thomas L (President & CEO)
Shares Sold: 13,084 (-4.4%)
Price: USD 49.36
Total Value: USD 645,782

Lear Corp (LEA)
Seller: Orsini, Frank C (EVP & President, Seating)
Shares Sold: 8,500 (-36.5%)
Price: USD 110.62
Total Value: USD 940,262

Esquire Financial Holdings Inc (ESQ)
Seller: Melohn, Joseph (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 5,000 (-3.7%)
Price: USD 100.00
Total Value: USD 500,000

Seller: Melohn, Joseph (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 2,500 (-1.9%)
Price: USD 100.50
Total Value: USD 251,250

Additional smaller transactions of 500 shares each occurred between USD 99.00–99.90, totaling ~USD 150,000

Stock Yards Bancorp Inc (SYBT)
Seller: Hillebrand, James A (Chairman & CEO)
Shares Sold: 2,162 (-2.0%)
Price: USD 83.32
Total Value: USD 180,138

LSI Industries Inc (LYTS)
Seller: Clark, James Anthony (CEO & President)
Shares Sold: 24,020 (-5.1%)
Price: USD 22.95
Total Value: USD 551,259

Seller: Galeese, James E (Executive VP & CFO)
Shares Sold: 6,268 (-3.4%)
Price: USD 22.95
Total Value: USD 143,851

Seller: Caneris, Thomas A (Exec. VP, HR & General Counsel)
Shares Sold: 6,449 (-5.0%)
Price: USD 22.95
Total Value: USD 148,005

CDN Insider Purchases

Total Energy Services Inc (TOT)
Buyer: Halyk, Daniel Kim (Director, Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 4,200 (+0.5%)
Price: CAD 13.20
Total Value: CAD 55,440

Slam Exploration Ltd (SXL)
Buyer: Macdonald, Bruce (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 144,000 (+0.8%)
Price: CAD 0.07
Total Value: CAD 9,360

Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp (KLDC)
Buyer: Sklepowicz, Stefan Marek (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 36,500 (+6.3%)
Price: CAD 0.19
Total Value: CAD 6,753

Buyer: Sklepowicz, Stefan Marek (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 67,500 (+13.2%)
Price: CAD 0.18
Total Value: CAD 12,150

Buyer: Sklepowicz, Stefan Marek (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 96,000 (+23.0%)
Price: CAD 0.17
Total Value: CAD 15,840

Greenland Resources Inc (MOLY)
Buyer: Grossman, Eric (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 7,000 (+9.8%)
Price: CAD 1.37
Total Value: CAD 9,590

Canoe EIT Income Fund (EIT.UN)
Buyer: Chernoff, M. Bruce (Director, 10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 50,000 (+1.2%)
Price: CAD 15.22–15.23
Total Value: ~CAD 761,000

Blackrock Silver Corp (BRC)
Buyer: Sprott, Eric (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.4%)
Price: CAD 0.64
Total Value: CAD 128,000

Buyer: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.4%)
Price: CAD 0.64
Total Value: CAD 128,000

Apollo Silver Corp (APGO)
Buyer: Bowering, Andrew William (Director)
Shares Purchased: 250,000 (+1.9%)
Price: CAD 0.48
Total Value: CAD 120,000

Abaxx Technologies Inc (ABXX)
Buyer: Flax, Catherine (Director)
Shares Purchased: 4,000 (+40.0%)
Price: USD 15.26
Total Value: USD 61,030

Lavras Gold Corp (LGC)
Buyer: Lepard, Lawrence (Director)
Shares Purchased: 12,000 (+7.0%)
Price: CAD 2.18
Total Value: CAD 26,218

Hi-View Resources Inc (HVW)
Buyer: Gordon, Daryn Brian (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 285,714
Price: CAD 0.11
Total Value: CAD 30,000

Great Pacific Gold Corp (GPAC)
Buyer: McCunn, Gregory John (Senior Officer)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+24.3%)
Price: CAD 0.39
Total Value: CAD 39,130

CDN Insider Sales

Discovery Silver Corp (DSV)
Seller: Sprott, Eric (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 1,000,000 (-1.1%)
Price: CAD 4.05
Total Value: CAD 4,052,000

Seller: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 1,000,000 (-1.1%)
Price: CAD 4.05
Total Value: CAD 4,052,000

Nexgen Energy Ltd (NXE)
Seller: Wall, Bradley John (Director)
Shares Sold: 200,000 (-50.2%)
Price: CAD 10.03
Total Value: CAD 2,006,000

Kinross Gold Corp (K)
Seller: Ives, Glenn Antony (Director)
Shares Sold: 20,000 (-28.6%)
Price: CAD 27.24
Total Value: CAD 544,800

Glass House Brands Inc
Seller: Rosenwald III, James B. (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 9,000 (-2.7%)
Price: USD 8.10
Total Value: USD 72,900

Seller: Rosenwald III, James B. (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-2.9%)
Price: USD 8.12
Total Value: USD 81,150

Seller: Rosenwald III, James B. (10% Security Holder)
Shares Sold: 10,000 (-8.5%)
Price: USD 8.12
Total Value: USD 81,150

Real Brokerage Inc (REAX)
Seller: Rozenblat, Jenna Marie (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 43,048 (-59.1%)
Price: USD 5.00
Total Value: USD 215,270

Seller: Poleg, Tamir (Director, Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: Multiple transactions between 500 and 92,442 shares
Price Range: USD 5.00–5.10
Total Value: Exceeding USD 1.2 million

Ur-Energy Inc (URE)
Seller: Hatten, Steven Marcal (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 198,618 (-37.9%)
Price: CAD 1.86
Total Value: CAD 368,893

Alamos Gold Inc (AGI)
Seller: Lichowit, Nicole Marie (Senior Officer)
Shares Sold: 1,953
Price: CAD 39.38
Total Value: CAD 76,911

Institutional Spotlight: August 27, 2025

DiaMedica Therapeutics (DMAC)
Leon Cooperman disclosed a position of 3,110,220 shares, representing 6.00% ownership. This marks a significant institutional stake.

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ltd. (FIHL)
Leon Cooperman reported holding 6,530,945 shares, equating to 6.20% ownership, reflecting a major institutional position.

Invivyd Inc. (IVVD)
Point72 Asset Management (Steve Cohen) revealed ownership of 16,730,467 shares, amounting to 8.00% ownership, highlighting a sizable institutional investment.

SunOpta Inc. (STKL)
Leon Cooperman reported ownership of 6,647,109 shares, representing 5.60% ownership, signaling a notable institutional stake.

CBIZ Inc. (CBZ)
Durable Capital Partners (Henry Ellenbogen) disclosed a stake of 2,939,563 shares, equal to 5.50% ownership, establishing a meaningful institutional position.

Fidelity Multi-Strategy Credit Fund (FMR LLC)
FMR LLC reported ownership of 2,890,884 shares, representing a dominant 58.30% ownership. This reflects a substantial institutional commitment.

Tickers: DMAC, FIHL, IVVD, STKL, CBZ, FMR LLC

Institutional Momentum Watchlists

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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

LASE, AREC, ONDS, SBET, UPXI, PGY, ZM, SHLS, WYY, URTY, CRML, AS, OTLK, RGNX, VVPR, COSM, AIRS, AMLX, FHTX, THM, BFRI, GNLX, DAR, COMP, IREN, RKT, SNWV, AMBA, OSCR, TTMI, GANX, PHAT, SLS, COOP, UPST, KALA, QXO, RAIL, BE, UWMC, CIFR, ARRY, ATYR, FOA, LTBR, U, DFH, CMPX, AAL, FFWM, QUBT, BDTX, RIOT, SATS, TBBK, UWM, MPV, LPX, INSG, LYFT, GEVO, Z, ATRA, MEG, NXT, MGNI, NCLH, NN, ST, UHG, SINT, SWIM, ASST, IONQ, BETR, CMPS, CCL, ZETA, OPRX, DAVE, CRGO, XYZ, TLSA, DNA, AFRM, VRDN, DAL, SITE, TEX, AEVA, WGS, CIA, ANGI, FIBK, COIN, CFFN, NRIM, GTM, MATH, FUNC, ANDE, STM, LPTH, PRCH, DORM, KW, TSLA, MOFG, CARG, WOOF, PFSI, CWBC, TMCI, RCL, SIG, KN, PK, CLNN, EBC, STRW, BHRB, LRMR, UAL, INDB, LEG, SRFM, ONB, FOR, SOC, NUVB, MCB, CURI, NATL, FXNC, ENVA, TOL, XMTR, HYMC, BSVN, KOLD, ANEB, AMPL, WBS, FUTU, PRTH, DOCS, BDC, GPI, CVNA, INTC, DERM, STLD, TER, APP, LUV, APTV, FNLC, BIRK, AVTX, USAU, AVT, FSLR, MD, UMAC, CVBF, MCHP, PEN, SIRI, CBU, WCC, YMM, H, MGRC, WSBC, TRU, FFIN, RDVT, BKU, VSTM, FRME, LAZ, FCF, PIPR, LEN, PI, PFS, STEP, XHB, BRKL, FLEX, MGM, NWBI, HOVR, ORRF, ALLT, CELU, NIC, TEM, M, OMF, ZYME, CRVS, APA, HVT, NXPI, SWKH, DBVT, MWA, POWL, CFG, HOMB, PR, YOU, ARW, LIF, SMG, DGII, TDUP, CMC, BRBS, OSW, EXPE, PBI, OBT, GNS, III, TSHA, BOKF, BG, BXP, UPRO, CTMX, MSGE, PSX, SHIP, MAR, SFNC, SGHC, TRIP, BLD, ORKA, QRVO, COF, BX, NNI, OVV, GRRR, LSCC, CAT, BUSE, PRM, AMPG, WING, TFC, RBRK, CIM, BABA, PVLA, COYA, FBTC, SGI, FR, IESC, MOD, PCAR, AN, AES, WBD, BTCW, SANM, WVE, INTR, MELI, NEPH, ROAD, BRRR, OLMA, RSI, SHOP, CBNA, PNC, UAMY, ATMU, AAP, CMA, ZWS, HLMN, KEYS, VTWO, COFS, DHR, GTES, GSAT, IAS, VRRM, BSGM, REAX, PAYC, ARQ, BROS, HD, CRC, RNA, MNMD, CFR, DVN, WMG, PAY, DD, SNX, LASR, BCAL, GLNG, VIK, WRBY, ITT, F, GS, VLO, ATAT, TROW, PLD, REVG, AXP, BEN, KYMR, PCT, IMNM, STNE, FDMT, EGP, INBX, JHG, LNSR, ROK, SMTC, CDE, GTN, SGRY, MTD, VTYX, PDD, CATX, PTCT, TMO, AG, EQH, BLFS, SE, FINV, GM, TOST, CMRE, CNQ, SEE, CSGP, ELTX, MAMA, MLTX, GOOGL, GO, LOW, WSM, OUST, AHCO, GOLF, HUBB, AMZN, HLT, WDC, BWA, WYNN, HAS, SRDX, GOOG, QLD, RS, VEEV, FLS, MIR, SSO, CRUS, KTOS, STX, COGT, PENG, ADPT, VIAV, GCI, CMPO, HPE, TIXT, TRMB, CRDO, VCTR, BN, OXY, BGC, HOOD, NMIH, EMR, MPWR, RBC, TTEK, MMM, ENTA, SPR, STT, ITRI, SYF, ACT, MITT, FIGS, LTH, UBER, TEL, FNMA, LEVI, SGHT, TXN, FMCC, AXGN, HL, LWAY, MCHI, ETNB, MDV, FCNCA, SRRK, AOS, ADCT, CMI, PENN, MIND, PTGX, NWSA, FXO, BAC, SNDX, BA, CRBG, HROW, QCOM, TERN, HON, SHW, SEG, BNL, TPC, SR, GDMN, PRIM, GRAB, JCI, CNM, CRH, DKNG, CALX, HIW, BSY, AMP, BNTC, DIS, WAB, NTRA, SPXC, GGZ, PFGC, EOG, SRE, WINA, NKTX, BTO, GNRC, SWX, JAZZ, ADI, COP, LLYVA, SLV, POR, ATRO, BLK, MTSI, PX, SON, CMCL, XLE, BP, DXCM, WTV, LBTYA, TIGO, UGL, LYV, EYPT, NU, ADT, APD, AKRO, CHRW, WEX, BURL, DKS, AVA, CPNG, XOM, MDGL, V, NCZ, TBPH, GENI, MRCY, TIL, TLSI, SPG, AQST, ULTA, APLD, TS, MDT, PCRX, VWO, QGRW, FDD, HUM, CVX, SSNC, XLF, JPM, LITE, UNFI, VXUS, WFC, HOLX, VGK, DDOG, GLPI, ICVT, VUG, OUT, YEXT, ELF, AUPH, RYTM, FWONK, STK, PSN, FLUT, MRK, XEL, JEQ, VITL, SRAD, CDC, CWB, SNY, COMM, PSBD, CYBR, NESR, TPG, VTV, OCUL, MTCH, GNT, GLW, FMS, ORI, DTH, EEA, OGE, LNT, MCO, AAPL, MRUS, CXDO, ARQT, ETON, HMN, NVGS, USCI, HCI, TARS, BMEZ, PTA, XGN, AER, MA, MEGI, SPPP, TATT, WTM, AXSM, RDWR, CYD, MKL, INDV, ROST, FTAI, NBXG, TRML, FXE, ASMB, CHMI, AMT, VNRX, FXY, IHD

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

USA.TO, EFR.TO, URC.TO, URE.TO, NXE.TO, NUAG.TO, CVE.TO, LGO.TO, DPRO.CA, VHI.TO, GLXY.TO, DML.TO, GRSL.V, BLDP.TO, IAU.TO, EMX.V, MX.TO, TFII.TO, HITI.V, PTK.V, PNE.TO, BTE.TO, DOO.TO, JOY.TO, MOGO.TO, WRN.TO, PD.TO, TAL.TO, GOLD.TO, CCO.TO, PSI.TO, ATZ.TO, WFG.TO, FM.TO, RCH.TO, CG.TO, VET.TO, GGD.TO, GOOS.TO, OBE.TO, LSPD.TO, BDGI.TO, ATH.TO, HBM.TO, CS.TO, CEU.TO, ACB.TO, LI.V, MG.TO, SGY.TO, ADEN.TO, DRX.TO, PTM.TO, FTG.TO, PHX.TO, ELVA.TO, TOT.TO, KEL.TO, SHLE.TO, CFP.TO, AYA.TO, TXG.TO, BDI.TO, IMG.TO, LUN.TO, BAM.TO, BITF.TO, ECN.TO, MAL.TO, IFP.TO, IMO.TO, AG.TO, LNR.TO, ASM.TO, AD/UN.TO, NOU.V, ONEX.TO, CNQ.TO, AAUC.TO, OGC.TO, CNL.TO, VLE.TO, CJ.TO, MTY.TO, NDM.TO, CIGI.TO, DBM.TO, SDE.TO, PIF.TO, AC.TO, CMG.TO, BB.TO, WEF.TO, BN.TO, TWM.TO, LMN.V, AAV.TO, ERO.TO, FVI.TO, WJX.TO, GIL.TO, SPB.TO, ONC.TO, CF.TO, ABX.TO, LAR.TO, TOY.TO, GRT/UN.TO, MTA.V, SII.TO, PRL.TO, POU.TO, BEPC.TO, AIM.TO, AP/UN.TO, TVE.TO, AIF.TO, NVA.TO, STN.TO, REI/UN.TO, NFG.V, SU.TO, REAL.TO, ARG.TO, CTC/A.TO, SVM.TO, IPO.TO, AGF/B.TO, CGY.TO, CRON.TO, GEI.TO, BTO.TO, EDR.TO, MFC.TO, AGI.TO, NWH/UN.TO, KNT.TO, FAR.TO, SIS.TO, CP.TO, EQB.TO, MDI.TO, EXE.TO, ITR.V, LNF.TO, SES.TO, EIF.TO, RUS.TO, ORA.TO, KMP/UN.TO, SGD.V, CNR.TO, MTL.TO, BMO.TO, OGI.TO, TCW.TO, FSZ.TO, CVO.TO, FRU.TO, IAG.TO, ELD.TO, LIF.TO, PAAS.TO, CAS.TO, BNS.TO, EFX.TO, WDO.TO, FNV.TO, ARE.TO, MEG.TO, NG.TO, TIH.TO, HR/UN.TO, TKO.TO, NXR/UN.TO, NFI.TO, WSP.TO, ARTG.V, III.TO, NGD.TO, DCBO.TO, DRM.TO, SKE.TO, DPM.TO, ARIS.TO, MI/UN.TO, MAG.TO, ODV.V, PET.TO, NPI.TO, ELF.TO, SSL.TO, WPM.TO, SRU/UN.TO, Y.TO, GAU.TO, AFN.TO, EDV.TO, LUG.TO, FSV.TO, TFPM.TO, RY.TO, PKI.TO, SSRM.TO, FCR/UN.TO, ALA.TO, BNE.TO, SEA.TO, EQX.TO, MRE.TO, IGM.TO, NA.TO, PEY.TO, CRR/UN.TO, IIP/UN.TO, TD.TO, EFN.TO, DXT.TO, TF.TO, QBR/B.TO, FFH.TO, OLA.TO, OR.TO, SCR.TO, GWO.TO, PBH.TO, CHP/UN.TO, CJT.TO, PPL.TO, CU.TO, FC.TO, TPZ.TO, LB.TO, KEY.TO, MFI.TO

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