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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 2026-2-18

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2026-2-18. 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 – significant put selling dominance
Options Activity: Institutions engaged in substantial put selling alongside minor call buying, indicating confidence in upside potential through premium collection.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $780,681, calls sold at $58,750, puts bought at $101,845,450, and premium collected from puts sold at $198,476,700, resulting in net premium of $97,353,181.
Analysis: The data reflects a strong bullish tilt driven by heavy put selling premiums outweighing put buying, suggesting institutional positioning for stability or growth.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant put selling activity
Options Activity: Institutions focused on aggressive put selling while balancing call trades, prioritizing income generation over directional bets.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $25,178,656, calls sold at $10,823,306, puts bought at $96,680,822, and premium collected from puts sold at $148,442,925, resulting in net premium of $66,117,453.
Analysis: Net flows show bullish conviction as put selling premiums significantly exceed put buying, offsetting mixed call activity.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)
Sentiment: Bullish – overwhelming call buying surge
Options Activity: Institutions pursued heavy call buying with complementary put selling, aiming for leveraged upside exposure.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $77,169,656, calls sold at $20,065,775, puts bought at $1,617,089, and premium collected from puts sold at $2,115,801, resulting in net premium of $57,602,593.
Analysis: The activity highlights bullish momentum with call buying premiums far surpassing sales, supported by minor put selling.

Intuit Inc. (INTU)
Sentiment: Bullish – pure call selling offset by buying
Options Activity: Institutions executed significant call selling while maintaining call buying, reflecting strategic positioning for premium capture.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $1,344,510, calls sold at $48,450,000, resulting in net premium of $49,794,510.
Analysis: Data indicates bullish undertones as call premiums dominate without put involvement, focusing on net positive flows.

Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)
Sentiment: Bullish – aggressive put selling focus
Options Activity: Institutions emphasized put selling with limited call and put buying, signaling bullish outlook via premium income.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $1,600,976, calls sold at $423,675, puts bought at $9,896,750, and premium collected from puts sold at $54,241,600, resulting in net premium of $45,522,151.
Analysis: Bullish sentiment prevails with put selling premiums overwhelmingly countering buying activity.

Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)
Sentiment: Bullish – balanced put selling emphasis
Options Activity: Institutions showed put selling alongside call trades, leaning toward bullish hedging through collected premiums.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $1,208,577, calls sold at $1,717,510, puts bought at $25,677,323, and premium collected from puts sold at $53,825,681, resulting in net premium of $27,639,425.
Analysis: Net premium positivity arises from put selling outpacing buying, reinforcing bullish data patterns.

PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD)
Sentiment: Bullish – concentrated put selling drive
Options Activity: Institutions targeted put selling with minimal call involvement, focusing on premium generation for upside bias.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $989,184, puts bought at $3,094,000, and premium collected from puts sold at $29,558,000, resulting in net premium of $25,474,816.
Analysis: The flows demonstrate bullish positioning as put selling premiums dominate without significant counteractivity.

Shopify Inc. (SHOP)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling with call balance
Options Activity: Institutions combined put selling and call buying, indicating mixed but net bullish strategies for income and exposure.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $1,522,176, calls sold at $937,706, puts bought at $2,506,175, and premium collected from puts sold at $27,152,528, resulting in net premium of $25,230,823.
Analysis: Bullish net emerges from put selling premiums exceeding buying, complemented by call activity.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Sentiment: Bullish – steady put selling integration
Options Activity: Institutions incorporated put selling amid active call trading, suggesting bullish conviction through premium strategies.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $7,449,098, calls sold at $2,972,048, puts bought at $6,170,126, and premium collected from puts sold at $23,903,733, resulting in net premium of $22,210,657.
Analysis: Data shows bullish alignment with put selling enhancing positive net premiums.

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
Sentiment: Bullish – exclusive call selling pattern
Options Activity: Institutions concentrated on call selling with minor buying, prioritizing premium collection in bullish context.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $1,373,620, calls sold at $19,025,200, resulting in net premium of $17,651,580.
Analysis: Bullish flows are evident from call premiums without put trades, yielding positive net.

ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling amid call trades
Options Activity: Institutions pursued put selling alongside call activity, reflecting bullish income-focused approaches.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $366,943, calls sold at $1,021,947, puts bought at $17,803,000, and premium collected from puts sold at $31,915,880, resulting in net premium of $13,457,876.
Analysis: Net bullish outcome stems from put selling premiums countering buying volumes.

DHT Holdings, Inc. (DHT)
Sentiment: Bullish – intense call buying dominance
Options Activity: Institutions drove heavy call buying with substantial selling, emphasizing directional upside bets.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $61,197,763, calls sold at $48,354,630, puts bought at $5,000, resulting in net premium of $12,848,133.
Analysis: Bullish sentiment is clear with call buying premiums significantly leading sales.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying with put balance
Options Activity: Institutions favored call buying while incorporating put selling, indicating layered bullish positioning.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $20,143,363, calls sold at $4,754,584, puts bought at $6,023,955, and premium collected from puts sold at $839,147, resulting in net premium of $10,203,971.
Analysis: Positive net reflects bullish call premiums outweighing other flows.

Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)
Sentiment: Bullish – straightforward put selling focus
Options Activity: Institutions targeted put selling with limited call buying, aiming for premium income in bullish setup.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $1,555,000, and premium collected from puts sold at $8,440,000, resulting in net premium of $6,885,000.
Analysis: Bullish data is driven by put selling premiums without opposing buys.

Intel Corporation (INTC)
Sentiment: Bullish – integrated call and put selling
Options Activity: Institutions balanced call buying and selling with put selling, leaning toward bullish premium strategies.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $6,486,361, calls sold at $2,970,333, puts bought at $3,349,719, and premium collected from puts sold at $5,812,921, resulting in net premium of $5,979,230.
Analysis: Net positivity highlights bullish elements from combined selling premiums.

Olin Corporation (OLN)
Sentiment: Bullish – pure call buying emphasis
Options Activity: Institutions concentrated on call buying with negligible selling, signaling direct upside pursuit.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $5,421,213, calls sold at $68,510, resulting in net premium of $5,352,703.
Analysis: Bullish flows are straightforward with call buying premiums dominating.

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
Sentiment: Bullish – mixed call and put equilibrium
Options Activity: Institutions maintained balanced call buying and selling alongside put trades, with slight bullish tilt via premiums.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $35,875,186, calls sold at $27,936,301, puts bought at $12,690,434, and premium collected from puts sold at $9,495,042, resulting in net premium of $4,743,493.
Analysis: Data shows modest bullish net from call buying edging out other activities.

Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX)
Sentiment: Bullish – exclusive call buying activity
Options Activity: Institutions focused solely on call buying, indicating strong directional bullish interest.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $4,438,200, resulting in net premium of $4,438,200.
Analysis: Pure call premiums underscore uncomplicated bullish positioning.

Ondas Inc. (ONDS)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying with put support
Options Activity: Institutions led with call buying and minor put selling, enhancing bullish exposure through premiums.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $6,369,985, calls sold at $3,107,651, puts bought at $246,224, and premium collected from puts sold at $414,376, resulting in net premium of $3,430,486.
Analysis: Bullish net arises from call dominance supplemented by put selling.

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying offset by selling
Options Activity: Institutions combined call buying and selling with put selling, reflecting nuanced bullish strategies.
Key Totals: Total premium from calls bought at $4,455,500, calls sold at $1,982,461, puts bought at $29,961, and premium collected from puts sold at $898,532, resulting in net premium of $3,341,610.
Analysis: Positive flows indicate bullish sentiment through integrated premiums.

Tickers: APP, AMZN, TSM, INTU, RDDT, AVGO, PDD, SHOP, GOOGL, IBM, NOW, DHT, MU, DUOL, INTC, OLN, NVDA, STX, ONDS, LRCX

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 2026-2-18

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.

Nokia (NOK)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry June 18, 2026, strike 120 (spot around 8.77), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $470,000.
Strike Price: 120.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in approximately four months, with the strike well above the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest indicates new bullish positioning establishing exposure to significant upside in the stock price over the coming months.

Rackspace Technology, Inc. (RXT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought across multiple trades, expiries March 20, 2026 and February 20, 2026, strikes 30 and 2 (spots varying around 1.125-1.135), sizes exceed prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $19,000 to $24,000 per trade cluster (aggregated across sweeps and legs).
Strike Price: 30 (longer-term), 2 (near-term).
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts in near-term (two days to expiration) and short-term (about one month to expiration) expiries. Strikes are positioned at or above spot levels in some cases, with trade sizes larger than prior open interest reflecting new bullish positioning seeking upside exposure in the near to short term.

Fiserv, Inc. (FISV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 20, 2026, strikes 63-66.5 (spot around 63.4), sizes exceed prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $110,000 to $180,000 per trade cluster (aggregated).
Strike Price: 63, 63.5, 66.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in two days, with strikes at or slightly above the current spot price. The trade sizes larger than prior open interest indicate new bullish positioning for near-term upside in the stock price.

Tripadvisor, Inc. (TRIP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry June 18, 2026, strike 120 (spot around 10.4-10.5), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $65,000 to $67,500.
Strike Price: 120.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in approximately four months, with the strike significantly above the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest shows new bullish positioning establishing exposure to substantial upside over the medium term.

Rayonier Inc. (RYN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold, expiry August 21, 2026, strike 22.5 (spot around 23.7), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected approximately $40,625 to $62,500.
Strike Price: 22.5.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium by selling put contracts expiring in about six months, with the strike below the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest indicates new bullish positioning, as premium collection occurs well out-of-the-money relative to spot, reflecting confidence the stock will remain above the strike at expiration.

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry July 17, 2026, strike 20 (spot around 19.55), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $188,174.
Strike Price: 20.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in approximately five months, with the strike slightly above the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest demonstrates new bullish positioning for upside exposure over the medium term.

Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold, expiry February 27, 2026, strike 142 (spot around 146.4), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected $242,670.
Strike Price: 142.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium by selling put contracts expiring in nine days, with the strike below the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest reflects new bullish positioning, as premium collection occurs out-of-the-money relative to spot, indicating expectation the stock stays above the strike.

Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry March 6, 2026, strike 50 (spot around 48.86), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $332,833.
Strike Price: 50.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in about two weeks, with the strike above the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest indicates new bullish positioning seeking near-term upside in the stock price.

Moderna, Inc. (MRNA)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 20, 2026, strikes 49 and 51 (spot around 47-47.5), sizes exceed prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $40,000 to $122,624.
Strike Price: 49, 51.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in two days, with strikes above the current spot price. The trade sizes larger than prior open interest show new bullish positioning for immediate upside exposure.

Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry March 20, 2026, strike 72 (spot around 74.5), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $121,500 to $280,028.
Strike Price: 72.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in about one month, with the strike below the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest indicates new bullish positioning, benefiting from in-the-money characteristics and continued upside potential.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry January 15, 2027, strike 580 (spot around 501), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $1,763,750.
Strike Price: 580.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in approximately eleven months, with the strike well above the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest reflects new bullish positioning for long-term significant upside in the stock price.

Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (CLMT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry April 17, 2026, strike 32 (spot around 29), sizes exceed prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $60,000 to $642,000 across trades.
Strike Price: 32.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in about two months, with the strike above the current spot price. The trade sizes larger than prior open interest demonstrate new bullish positioning for upside exposure over the short to medium term.

Olin Corporation (OLN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry March 20, 2026, strike 25 (spot around 25.3), size exceeds prior open interest (complex).
Total Values: Premium paid $1,700,000 aggregated.
Strike Price: 25.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in about one month, with the strike near the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest indicates new bullish positioning around at-the-money levels for near-term upside.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry May 15, 2026, strike 25 (spot around 24.4), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $884,125.
Strike Price: 25.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in about three months, with the strike slightly above the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest shows new bullish positioning for medium-term upside.

Carnival Corporation (CCL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry July 17, 2026, strike 38 (spot around 33), size exceeds prior open interest (complex).
Total Values: Premium paid $567,500.
Strike Price: 38.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in about five months, with the strike above the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest reflects new bullish positioning for medium-term upside exposure.

Seagate Technology (STX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Puts sold, expiry March 20, 2026, strike 400 (spot around 427), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium collected approximately $2,111,000 to $2,322,100.
Strike Price: 400.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium by selling put contracts expiring in about one month, with the strike well below the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest indicates new bullish positioning, as premium collection is deeply out-of-the-money relative to spot.

Kinetik Holdings Inc. (KNTK)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 20, 2026, strike 45 (spot around 44.4-44.5), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $40,000 to $72,240.
Strike Price: 45.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in two days, with the strike slightly above the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest demonstrates new bullish positioning for near-term upside.

Flagstar Bank, National Association (FLG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry March 20, 2026, strike 11 (spot around 13.6), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $82,500 to $606,403.
Strike Price: 11.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in about one month, with the strike below the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest indicates new bullish positioning, benefiting from in-the-money status and further upside potential.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry June 18, 2026, strike 60 (spot around 62.14), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $4,135,000.
Strike Price: 60.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in approximately four months, with the strike below the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest reflects new bullish positioning, capitalizing on in-the-money characteristics for continued upside.

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry June 18, 2026, strike 370 (spot around 239.9), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $4,455,500.
Strike Price: 370.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in approximately four months, with the strike well above the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest shows new bullish positioning for significant long-term upside exposure.

iShares Silver Trust (SLV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 27, 2026, strike 70 (spot around 70.6), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $3,579,590 to $1,781,410 per leg (aggregated high).
Strike Price: 70.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in nine days, with the strike near the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest indicates new bullish positioning for near-term upside in silver exposure.

Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry March 20, 2026, strike 20 (spot around 21.6), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $449,979.
Strike Price: 20.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in about one month, with the strike below the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest reflects new bullish positioning, benefiting from in-the-money status.

Fastly, Inc. (FSLY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 20, 2026, strike 19 (spot around 18.5-18.8), sizes exceed prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $12,000 to $239,000 across trades.
Strike Price: 19.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in two days, with strikes slightly above the current spot price. The trade sizes larger than prior open interest demonstrate new bullish positioning for immediate upside.

Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry April 17, 2026, strike 270 (spot around 263.4), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $1,350,000.
Strike Price: 270.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in about two months, with the strike above the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest indicates new bullish positioning for short- to medium-term upside.

Intuit Inc. (INTU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry March 20, 2026, strike 390 (spot around 393.6), size exceeds prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $1,344,510.
Strike Price: 390.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for call contracts expiring in about one month, with the strike near the current spot price. The trade size larger than prior open interest reflects new bullish positioning around at-the-money levels for near-term upside.

Tickers: NOK, RXT, FISV, TRIP, RYN, CSIQ, RDDT, NVO, MRNA, SHLD, ISRG, CLMT, OLN, NCLH, CCL, STX, KNTK, FLG, FCX, LRCX, SLV, FLY, FSLY, UNP, INTU

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

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc (LXRX)
Buyer: Debbane Raymond (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 133,688 (+8.8%)
Price: US$1.32
Total Value: US$176,468

First US Bancshares Inc (FUSB)
Buyer: McPhearson John Lee (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,500 (+100.0%)
Price: US$8.30
Total Value: US$12,450

Four Corners Property Trust Inc (FCPT)
Buyer: Lenehan William H (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 10,080 (+1.3%)
Price: US$24.73
Total Value: US$249,321

Strategic Acquisitions Inc (STQN)
Buyer: O’Shea Jennifer L (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 10,000,000 (+53,864.8%)
Price: US$0.00
Total Value: US$10,000

NetSol Technologies Inc (NTWK)
Buyer: Ghauri Najeeb (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,000 (+0.3%)
Price: US$3.24
Total Value: US$9,720

NetSol Technologies Inc (NTWK)
Buyer: Ghauri Najeeb (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,000 (+0.3%)
Price: US$3.26
Total Value: US$9,780

Streamex Corp (STEX)
Buyer: Lekstrom Morgan Lee (Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 20,000 (+19.5%)
Price: US$2.50
Total Value: US$50,000

DraftKings Inc (DKNG)
Buyer: Sloan Harry (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 100,000 (+40.0%)
Price: US$21.85
Total Value: US$2,185,000

John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust
Buyer: Manufacturers Life Reinsurance Ltd (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,000,088 (+3.6%)
Price: US$16.00
Total Value: US$15,999,402

John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust
Buyer: Manufacturers Life Insurance Co (Bermuda Branch) (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 312,527 (+1.9%)
Price: US$16.00
Total Value: US$4,999,813

SoundThinking Inc (SSTI)
Buyer: Veradace Partners LP (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 31,000 (+1.7%)
Price: US$7.41
Total Value: US$229,710

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc (LXRX)
Buyer: Debbane Raymond (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 76,857 (+5.3%)
Price: US$1.31
Total Value: US$100,544

Prudential Financial Inc (PRU)
Buyer: Stoddard Thomas D (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 250
Price: US$102.97
Total Value: US$25,742

Valley National Bancorp (VLY)
Buyer: Vazquez Carlos J (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,500 (+142.7%)
Price: US$13.45
Total Value: US$33,612

US Insider Sales

CDN Insider Purchases

Sigma Lithium Corp (SGML)
Buyer: Freire de Paiva, Marcelo (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000
Price: CA$12.51
Total Value: CA$62,550

Ansar Financial and Development Corp (AFD)
Buyer: Jalaluddin, Mohammed (Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 87,101
Price: CA$90.00
Total Value: CA$7,839,090

Canagold Resources Ltd (CCM)
Buyer: Sun Valley Investments AG (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 4,698,285
Price: CA$0.45
Total Value: CA$2,114,228

Canagold Resources Ltd (CCM)
Buyer: Sun Valley Investments AG (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 5,000,000
Price: CA$0.50
Total Value: CA$2,500,000

Gold Royalty Corp (GROY)
Buyer: Tether Investments, S.A. de C.V. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 171,812
Price: US$4.34
Total Value: US$745,389

CryptoStar Corp
Buyer: Jones, Amelia Jane (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 42,300,000
Price: CA$0.02
Total Value: CA$634,500

CryptoStar Corp
Buyer: Jellins, David Simon (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 42,300,000
Price: CA$0.02
Total Value: CA$634,500

Vertiqal Studios Corp
Buyer: Desmarais, Maximilien (Officer, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 5,600,000
Price: CA$0.03
Total Value: CA$140,000

Vertiqal Studios Corp
Buyer: Aune, Trevor (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,954,000
Price: CA$0.03
Total Value: CA$98,850

Alpha Copper Corp (ALCU)
Buyer: Nichol, Brad (Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 5,000,000
Price: CA$0.02
Total Value: CA$100,000

First Canadian Graphite Inc (FCI)
Buyer: Yingling, Thomas (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 50,000
Price: CA$0.50
Total Value: CA$25,000

First Canadian Graphite Inc (FCI)
Buyer: Yingling, Thomas (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 100,000
Price: CA$0.30
Total Value: CA$30,000

First Canadian Graphite Inc (FCI)
Buyer: Barton, R. Craig (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 100,000
Price: CA$0.30
Total Value: CA$30,000

Birchcliff Energy Ltd (BIR)
Buyer: Gerlach, Debra (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,000
Price: CA$6.76
Total Value: CA$33,800

Silver Elephant Mining Corp (ELEF)
Buyer: Motz, Ronny (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 100,000
Price: CA$0.25
Total Value: CA$25,000

Happy Creek Minerals Ltd (HPY)
Buyer: Gray, Stephen (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 124,615
Price: CA$0.13
Total Value: CA$16,200

Prince Silver Corp (PRNC)
Buyer: Shearing, Ralph (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 20,000
Price: CA$0.66
Total Value: CA$13,200

Nexus Industrial REIT (NXR.UN)
Buyer: McLaughlin, Edwin E (Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 4,563
Price: CA$7.81
Total Value: CA$35,653

Killam Apartment REIT (KMP.UN)
Buyer: Richardson, Robert (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,134
Price: CA$17.39
Total Value: CA$19,715

Killam Apartment REIT (KMP.UN)
Buyer: Noseworthy, Dale (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,124
Price: CA$17.39
Total Value: CA$19,541

Killam Apartment REIT (KMP.UN)
Buyer: Fraser, Philip (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,139
Price: CA$17.39
Total Value: CA$19,802

Killam Apartment REIT (KMP.UN)
Buyer: Buckle-McIntosh, Ruth Mary (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 1,144
Price: CA$17.39
Total Value: CA$19,889

Killam Apartment REIT (KMP.UN)
Buyer: McCarville, Colleen (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 892
Price: CA$17.39
Total Value: CA$15,508

Killam Apartment REIT (KMP.UN)
Buyer: Cleveland, Erin Nicole (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 823
Price: CA$17.39
Total Value: CA$14,308

Killam Apartment REIT (KMP.UN)
Buyer: McLean, Michael (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 632
Price: CA$17.39
Total Value: CA$10,988

Killam Apartment REIT (KMP.UN)
Buyer: Anderson, Margaret Joan (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 585
Price: CA$17.39
Total Value: CA$10,170

CDN Insider Sales

International Petroleum Corp (IPCO)
Seller: Adair, Ryan (Officer)
Shares Sold: 42,500
Price: CA$29.25
Total Value: CA$1,243,125

G Mining Ventures Corp (GMIN)
Seller: Gourde, Réjean (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 41,800
Price: CA$47.69
Total Value: CA$1,993,488

Amaroq Ltd (AMRQ)
Seller: Olafsson, Eldur (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 476,442
Price: £1.14
Total Value: £543,144

Amaroq Ltd (AMRQ)
Seller: Gilbertson, James Andrew (Officer)
Shares Sold: 65,792
Price: £1.14
Total Value: £75,003

Amaroq Ltd (AMRQ)
Seller: Plant, Joan Maria (Officer)
Shares Sold: 61,756
Price: £1.14
Total Value: £70,402

Precision Drilling Corp (PD)
Seller: Goraya, Shuja (Officer)
Shares Sold: 2,725
Price: US$84.78
Total Value: US$231,026

Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (USA)
Seller: McRae, Peter (Officer)
Shares Sold: 27,494
Price: CA$10.21
Total Value: CA$280,612

ATS Corp (ATS)
Seller: Roberts, Simon (Officer)
Shares Sold: 3,301
Price: CA$42.32
Total Value: CA$139,688

Finning International Inc (FTT)
Seller: Megarrell, Gary Samuel (Officer)
Shares Sold: 900
Price: CA$89.36
Total Value: CA$80,424

Finning International Inc (FTT)
Seller: Ferwerda, Tim Arne (Officer)
Shares Sold: 700
Price: CA$90.24
Total Value: CA$63,168

Amarc Resources Ltd (AHR)
Seller: Coughlan, Terrance Barry (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 25,000
Price: CA$1.27
Total Value: CA$31,750

Precipitate Gold Corp
Seller: Waddell, Alistair (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 75,000
Price: CA$0.50
Total Value: CA$37,125

Precipitate Gold Corp
Seller: Moore, Michael Peter (Officer)
Shares Sold: 50,000
Price: CA$0.45
Total Value: CA$22,655

Questerre Energy Corp (QEC)
Seller: Tityk, Richard (Officer)
Shares Sold: 34,000
Price: CA$0.23
Total Value: CA$7,956

Institutional Spotlight: February 18, 2026

Millennium Management LLC (Israel Englander)

• CABA — 5,130,763 shares | 5.30% ownership
• SUPN — 3,281,615 shares | 5.70% ownership

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd Can (Prem Watsa)

• KW — 30,951,179 shares | 19.90% ownership

Pale Fire Capital SE

• ANGI — 3,589,129 shares | 8.30% ownership

Armistice Capital LLC (Steven Boyd)

• BJDX — 194,132 shares | 9.99% ownership
• ADIL — 2,799,643 shares | 9.99% ownership
• CYCU — 301,052 shares | 9.99% ownership
• BDRX — 283,502 shares | 9.99% ownership
• ASTI — 386,142 shares | 9.99% ownership
• AGIO — 3,036,000 shares | 5.21% ownership
• AEMD — 84,496 shares | 9.99% ownership
• ASNS — 917,950 shares | 4.99% ownership
• CTOR — 8,078,404 shares | 9.99% ownership
• CRIS — 1,336,876 shares | 9.99% ownership
• AVNS — 3,200,000 shares | 6.89% ownership
• AUTL — 17,500,000 shares | 6.58% ownership
• ARDS — 5,096,251 shares | 11.43% ownership
• IVF — 602,965 shares | 9.99% ownership
• IMNN — 349,917 shares | 9.99% ownership
• HCWB — 400,957 shares | 9.99% ownership
• GCTK — 101,075 shares | 9.99% ownership
• EDBL — 544,348 shares | 9.99% ownership
• MYNZ — 435,128 shares | 4.99% ownership
• MOBX — 3,377,508 shares | 4.99% ownership
• OFIX — 2,648,000 shares | 6.69% ownership
• MGNX — 6,324,000 shares | 9.99% ownership
• DTST — 1,498,814 shares | 9.99% ownership
• KURA — 4,936,000 shares | 5.67% ownership
• GOVX — 2,675,610 shares | 8.26% ownership
• FGEN — 400,000 shares | 9.89% ownership
• EKSO — 291,146 shares | 9.99% ownership
• WLDS — 619,818 shares | 9.99% ownership
• WKSP — 966,008 shares | 9.84% ownership
• VSTM — 3,536,000 shares | 5.30% ownership
• VSEE — 1,889,308 shares | 9.99% ownership
• VRAX — 823,909 shares | 9.99% ownership
• SOBR — 168,285 shares | 9.99% ownership
• REKR — 14,061,005 shares | 9.99% ownership
• REVB — 288,332 shares | 4.99% ownership
• PMN — 504,673 shares | 0.93% ownership
• TMCI — 6,364,000 shares | 9.99% ownership
• SNAX — 397,085 shares | 9.99% ownership

Linden Capital LP

• PROEM ACQUISITION CORP I — 1,000,000 shares | 7.50% ownership

Saba Capital Management LP (Boaz Weinstein)

• GF — 2,475,948 shares | 15.30% ownership
• JOF — 1,585,313 shares | 5.60% ownership

Whetstone Capital Advisors LLC (David Atterbury)

• HCAT — 5,782,941 shares | 8.20% ownership

Trian Fund Management LP (Nelson Peltz)

• WEN — 30,913,106 shares | 16.24% ownership

Lynrock Lake LP (Cynthia Paul)

• GIW — 1,466,665 shares | 5.40% ownership

Adar1 Capital Management LLC (Daniel Schneeberger)

• OVID — 9,284,166 shares | 6.90% ownership
• SPRB — 58,000 shares | 5.40% ownership
• OKUR — 1,014,158 shares | 7.90% ownership
• QNRX — 58,230 shares | 6.90% ownership
• ADGM — 1,205,447 shares | 5.70% ownership
• IKT — 12,692,387 shares | 9.90% ownership
• GRCE — 1,648,791 shares | 9.90% ownership

Pivotal Bioventure Partners Fund I LP

• BOLT — 128,119 shares | 6.70% ownership

Silver Point Capital LP (Edward Mule)

• GRUPO AEROMEXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. — 131,727,540 shares | 9.00% ownership

Infrastructure Capital Advisors LLC

• RLJ/PA — 1,729,609 shares | 13.76% ownership
• FLG/PU — 1,033,865 shares | 25.61% ownership

Ra Capital Management LLC (Peter Kolchinsky)

• EVMN — 3,494,638 shares | 9.70% ownership
• SPYGLASS PHARMA, INC. — 8,022,639 shares | 24.10% ownership

Almitas Capital LLC

• CXH — 788,665 shares | 5.50% ownership
• CMU — 2,192,942 shares | 5.90% ownership
• ANTX — 2,975,164 shares | 5.40% ownership

Rwwm Inc

• DJCO — 365,337 shares | 26.50% ownership

Novo A S

• FDMT — 3,650,737 shares | 6.40% ownership

Orbimed Advisors LLC (Sven Borho)

• NSPR — 3,133,405 shares | 7.40% ownership
• CYBN — 2,422,600 shares | 4.90% ownership

Apollo Management Holdings GP LLC

• AERO — 27,505,017 shares | 18.90% ownership

Logos Global Management LP (Arsani William)

• NERV — 4,435,444 shares | 9.90% ownership

Vivaldi Asset Management LLC

• TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC — 915,000 shares | 7.18% ownership

Palantir Technologies Inc

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

Starboard Value LP (Jeffrey Smith)

• TRIP — 10,774,996 shares | 9.40% ownership

AllianceBernstein LP (Seth Bernstein)

• FGFH — 338,640 shares | 9.40% ownership

Ikarian Capital LLC (Vikram Khanna)

• KZIA — 580,754 shares | 5.10% ownership

Mason Hill Advisors LLC

• RISE GOLD CORP. — 24,591,791 shares | 19.90% ownership

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

• EQH — 19,284,053 shares | 6.70% ownership

Tickers: CABA, SUPN, KW, ANGI, BJDX, ADIL, CYCU, BDRX, ASTI, AGIO, AEMD, ASNS, CTOR, CRIS, AVNS, AUTL, ARDS, IVF, IMNN, HCWB, GCTK, EDBL, MYNZ, MOBX, OFIX, MGNX, DTST, KURA, GOVX, FGEN, EKSO, WLDS, WKSP, VSTM, VSEE, VRAX, SOBR, REKR, REVB, PMN, TMCI, SNAX, GF, JOF, HCAT, WEN, GIW, OVID, SPRB, OKUR, QNRX, ADGM, IKT, GRCE, BOLT, RLJ/PA, FLG/PU, EVMN, CXH, CMU, ANTX, DJCO, FDMT, NSPR, CYBN, AERO, NERV, SRFM, TRIP, FGFH, KZIA, EQH

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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