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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 2026-2-4

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2026-2-4. 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.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant put selling
Options Activity: Institutions focused on aggressive put selling for premium collection, accompanied by call selling slightly exceeding call buying, suggesting income generation with bullish undertones.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $3,675,990; total call premium sold $4,159,925; total put premium bought $4,856,450; premium collected from puts sold $19,648,651; net premium $14,308,266.
Analysis: The data indicates a strong net bullish flow, driven by substantial premium collected from put sales that significantly offsets the put buying and call selling premiums.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)
Sentiment: Bullish – robust call buying paired with put selling
Options Activity: Institutions engaged in heavy call buying alongside notable put selling to collect premium, with call selling and put buying present but less dominant, pointing to balanced yet bullish strategies.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $40,294,449; total call premium sold $35,038,047; total put premium bought $20,894,659; premium collected from puts sold $29,201,262; net premium $13,563,005.
Analysis: The net premium highlights bullish dominance, as the combined call buying and put selling premiums exceed the opposing flows from call selling and put buying.

Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Sentiment: Bullish – extensive call buying overriding put flows
Options Activity: Institutions pursued significant call buying while selling calls at a lower premium level, with put buying outpacing put selling but overall contributing to positive net flow.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $87,130,011; total call premium sold $66,437,197; total put premium bought $16,173,439; premium collected from puts sold $7,478,582; net premium $11,997,957.
Analysis: The figures show a clear bullish tilt, with high call buying premium driving the net positive despite higher put buying relative to put selling.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Sentiment: Bullish – consistent call buying with supportive put selling
Options Activity: Institutions emphasized call buying and put selling for premium, counterbalanced by call selling and minimal put buying, reflecting strategic bullish positioning.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $9,350,926; total call premium sold $3,355,740; total put premium bought $701,672; premium collected from puts sold $3,325,442; net premium $8,618,956.
Analysis: Net premium reflects bullish activity, as call buying and put selling premiums collectively surpass the premiums from call selling and put buying.

Shopify Inc. (SHOP)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling leading the positive flow
Options Activity: Institutions prioritized put selling to generate premium income, with call buying exceeding call selling and put buying present but offset.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $2,686,727; total call premium sold $293,147; total put premium bought $1,240,031; premium collected from puts sold $5,364,733; net premium $6,518,282.
Analysis: The data demonstrates bullish net flow, primarily from premium collected on put sales that outweighs the put buying and call selling.

Adobe Inc. (ADBE)
Sentiment: Mixed – put selling countering high put buying
Options Activity: Institutions showed two-way flow with substantial put selling for premium alongside heavy put buying, and minimal call activity tilted toward selling.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $152,110; total call premium sold $683,200; total put premium bought $7,855,585; premium collected from puts sold $14,362,435; net premium $5,975,760.
Analysis: Despite mixed signals from elevated put buying, the net premium remains positive due to higher premium from put selling.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO)
Sentiment: Bullish – strong put selling dominance
Options Activity: Institutions concentrated on put selling to collect premium, with call buying and selling at lower levels and put buying contributing modestly.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $259,700; total call premium sold $120,422; total put premium bought $1,087,500; premium collected from puts sold $6,889,770; net premium $5,941,548.
Analysis: The net positive flow is largely attributed to the premium collected from put sales, exceeding the combined put buying and call selling.

Dow Inc. (DOW)
Sentiment: Bullish – pronounced call buying
Options Activity: Institutions drove heavy call buying, with call selling and negligible put buying, indicating directional bullish plays without significant hedging.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $6,696,581; total call premium sold $2,176,305; total put premium bought $86,000; premium collected from puts sold $0; net premium $4,434,276.
Analysis: The data points to bullish net premium, fueled by call buying that overshadows call selling and minor put buying.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
Sentiment: Bullish – balanced call activity with put selling support
Options Activity: Institutions participated in call buying slightly above selling, complemented by put selling for premium over put buying, suggesting optimistic income strategies.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $8,810,054; total call premium sold $5,953,452; total put premium bought $1,845,966; premium collected from puts sold $3,042,054; net premium $4,052,690.
Analysis: Net premium indicates bullish lean, with call buying and put selling premiums prevailing over the opposing activities.

Rubrik, Inc. (RBRK)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling augmented by call buying
Options Activity: Institutions focused on put selling for premium generation, paired with call buying and no evident put buying or call selling.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $149,000; total call premium sold $0; total put premium bought $0; premium collected from puts sold $3,900,760; net premium $4,049,760.
Analysis: The figures reveal unopposed bullish flow, with net premium arising entirely from call buying and put selling.

ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW)
Sentiment: Mixed – put selling offsetting put buying
Options Activity: Institutions exhibited balanced flow with put selling slightly above put buying for premium, and call buying exceeding call selling.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $3,818,682; total call premium sold $1,069,900; total put premium bought $6,651,560; premium collected from puts sold $7,213,000; net premium $3,310,222.
Analysis: Net positive premium emerges from marginal edges in call buying and put selling over their counterparts.

Citigroup Inc. (C)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling with call balance
Options Activity: Institutions leaned into put selling for premium income, with call buying and selling nearly even and minimal put buying.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $597,135; total call premium sold $532,750; total put premium bought $120,278; premium collected from puts sold $3,239,875; net premium $3,183,982.
Analysis: The data shows bullish net flow, supported by premium from put sales that tips the scale beyond call selling and put buying.

Enphase Energy, Inc. (ENPH)
Sentiment: Bullish – active call buying leading
Options Activity: Institutions pursued robust call buying over selling, with put buying and selling at lower but balanced levels, indicating directional plays.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $7,818,266; total call premium sold $4,469,327; total put premium bought $1,722,618; premium collected from puts sold $1,220,829; net premium $2,847,150.
Analysis: Net premium reflects bullish activity, primarily from the excess in call buying premium relative to call selling.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)
Sentiment: Bullish – dominant call buying
Options Activity: Institutions emphasized call buying with minimal call selling, and light put buying, pointing to bullish directional trading.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $2,873,375; total call premium sold $16,532; total put premium bought $244,911; premium collected from puts sold $0; net premium $2,611,932.
Analysis: The net bullish premium is driven by substantial call buying that dwarfs the minor call selling and put buying.

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying with minor put selling
Options Activity: Institutions focused on call buying over selling, with put buying and limited put selling for premium, reflecting overall bullish engagement.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $3,113,000; total call premium sold $287,000; total put premium bought $389,457; premium collected from puts sold $89,050; net premium $2,525,593.
Analysis: Data shows net positive flow, with call buying premium leading despite comparable put buying.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)
Sentiment: Bullish – concentrated call buying
Options Activity: Institutions targeted call buying with some call selling, and no notable put activity, indicating bullish speculation.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $2,940,910; total call premium sold $421,200; total put premium bought $0; premium collected from puts sold $0; net premium $2,519,710.
Analysis: The net premium stems from call buying exceeding call selling, with no put flows to offset.

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA)
Sentiment: Bullish – exclusive call buying
Options Activity: Institutions solely involved in call buying, absent any selling or put trades, denoting clear bullish conviction.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $2,467,500; total call premium sold $0; total put premium bought $0; premium collected from puts sold $0; net premium $2,467,500.
Analysis: Entire net positive is attributable to the call buying premium, unopposed by other activities.

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
Sentiment: Bullish – strong call buying overriding puts
Options Activity: Institutions drove call buying with minimal call selling, countering put buying through small put selling for premium.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $2,208,090; total call premium sold $15,000; total put premium bought $342,720; premium collected from puts sold $23,935; net premium $1,874,305.
Analysis: Net flow remains bullish, as call buying premium significantly outpaces the net put activity.

Transocean Ltd. (RIG)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying with light put selling
Options Activity: Institutions emphasized call buying over selling, supplemented by minor put selling for premium and negligible put buying.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $2,227,303; total call premium sold $503,895; total put premium bought $2,425; premium collected from puts sold $54,165; net premium $1,775,148.
Analysis: The data illustrates bullish net premium, led by call buying and aided by put selling.

Pfizer Inc. (PFE)
Sentiment: Bullish – steady call buying support
Options Activity: Institutions engaged in call buying exceeding selling, with limited put buying and selling, suggesting mild bullish strategies.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $3,027,398; total call premium sold $1,165,816; total put premium bought $144,020; premium collected from puts sold $44,106; net premium $1,761,668.
Analysis: Net positive arises from call buying premium surpassing call selling, with minimal impact from put flows.

Corning Incorporated (GLW)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying paired with put balance
Options Activity: Institutions pursued call buying over selling, with put buying and selling nearly even, indicating bullish with some hedging.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $2,294,148; total call premium sold $574,151; total put premium bought $130,830; premium collected from puts sold $121,738; net premium $1,710,905.
Analysis: The figures indicate bullish net flow, primarily from the call side despite close put premiums.

Figma, Inc. (FIG)
Sentiment: Bullish – put selling edging call activity
Options Activity: Institutions focused on put selling for premium income, with call buying and selling balanced and minor put buying.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $562,999; total call premium sold $584,947; total put premium bought $173,267; premium collected from puts sold $1,847,469; net premium $1,652,254.
Analysis: Net premium is positive, driven by put selling that compensates for slight excess in call selling and put buying.

SLB N.V. (SLB)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying enhanced by put selling
Options Activity: Institutions combined call buying with put selling for premium, without call selling or put buying, reflecting pure bullish tactics.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $1,403,215; total call premium sold $0; total put premium bought $0; premium collected from puts sold $86,631; net premium $1,489,846.
Analysis: The unopposed premiums from call buying and put selling fully account for the bullish net flow.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI)
Sentiment: Bullish – active call and put flows
Options Activity: Institutions showed high-volume call buying over selling, with put buying exceeded by put selling for premium, denoting dynamic bullish engagement.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $6,901,449; total call premium sold $4,804,470; total put premium bought $2,005,495; premium collected from puts sold $1,370,196; net premium $1,461,680.
Analysis: Net positive premium results from call buying strength, though tempered by notable put buying.

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)
Sentiment: Bullish – straightforward call buying
Options Activity: Institutions exclusively bought calls, with no selling or put trades, indicating direct bullish exposure.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $1,450,425; total call premium sold $0; total put premium bought $0; premium collected from puts sold $0; net premium $1,450,425.
Analysis: The sole call buying premium constitutes the entire bullish net flow.

STMicroelectronics N.V. – Depositary Receipt (Common Stock) (STM)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying with put selling boost
Options Activity: Institutions prioritized call buying, augmented by put selling for premium, absent other flows.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $1,349,248; total call premium sold $0; total put premium bought $0; premium collected from puts sold $65,000; net premium $1,414,248.
Analysis: Data reveals bullish net premium from combined call buying and put selling without offsets.

Owens Corning (OC)
Sentiment: Bullish – focused call buying
Options Activity: Institutions concentrated solely on call buying, with no countering activities, signaling bullish sentiment.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $1,351,877; total call premium sold $0; total put premium bought $0; premium collected from puts sold $0; net premium $1,351,877.
Analysis: The net flow is entirely bullish, derived from the call buying premium alone.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying surpassing selling
Options Activity: Institutions engaged in call buying significantly above selling, with no put involvement, pointing to bullish directional bets.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $3,363,156; total call premium sold $2,025,259; total put premium bought $0; premium collected from puts sold $0; net premium $1,337,897.
Analysis: Net positive is achieved through call buying premium exceeding call selling, with no put impact.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. – Class B (BRKB)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying with put selling edge
Options Activity: Institutions combined call buying with put selling for premium, minimally offset by call selling, reflecting bullish income focus.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought $1,290,855; total call premium sold $3,000; total put premium bought $0; premium collected from puts sold $47,427; net premium $1,335,282.
Analysis: The data shows bullish net flow, bolstered by put selling premium alongside dominant call buying.

Tickers: GOOG, MU, AAPL, MSFT, SHOP, ADBE, TTWO, DOW, META, RBRK, NOW, C, ENPH, JPM, UAL, LYV, LPLA, LUV, RIG, PFE, GLW, FIG, SLB, SMCI, AMAT, STM, OC, GT, BRKB

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 2026-2-4

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.

Above Food Ingredients Inc. (ABVE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry March 20, 2026, strike $5, spot around $2.085 (strike 139.81% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $27,316 combined across sweeps/splits/trades.
Strike Price: $5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium to acquire long call positions with 44 days to expiration. The deep in-the-money calls (strike significantly above spot) reflect bullish positioning where the trades establish upside exposure beyond the current price level, with trade size exceeding prior open interest indicating fresh conviction.

GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry April 17, 2026, strike $95, spot around $85.345 (strike 11.31% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid $129,360.
Strike Price: $95.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for long call positions with 72 days to expiration. The out-of-the-money calls position for upside movement above the current spot, with trade size exceeding prior open interest showing new bullish entry.

Dow Inc. (DOW)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry April 17, 2026, strike $35, spot around $31.8646 (strike 9.84% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid $1,450,000.
Strike Price: $35.
Analysis: Buyers paid substantial premium to open long call positions with 72 days to expiration. The out-of-the-money calls target gains if the stock rises above the strike, with the large trade size surpassing prior open interest confirming aggressive new bullish positioning.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 20, 2026, strike $10, spot around $10.275 (strike -2.68% below spot), size > prior OI in complex trades.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $1,084,936 combined.
Strike Price: $10.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for long call positions with 16 days to expiration. The near/at-the-money calls (strike slightly below spot) position for continued upside or stability, with multiple large trades exceeding prior open interest demonstrating strong fresh bullish interest.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 13, 2026, strike $415, spot around $387.76 (strike 7.02-7.03% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $5,827,000 combined.
Strike Price: $415.
Analysis: Buyers paid large premium to establish long call positions with 9 days to expiration. The out-of-the-money calls anticipate upward movement beyond the current spot, with trade size well above prior open interest indicating significant new bullish conviction.

Zoom Communications, Inc. (ZM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 6, 2026, strike $92, spot around $90.545 (strike 1.61% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid $312,800 combined.
Strike Price: $92.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for long call positions with 2 days to expiration. The slightly out-of-the-money calls position for near-term upside, with trade size exceeding prior open interest reflecting immediate bullish positioning.

ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (GTM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry March 20, 2026, strike $7.5, spot around $6.865 (strike 9.25% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid $264,000 approximately combined.
Strike Price: $7.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium to open long call positions with 44 days to expiration. The out-of-the-money calls target appreciation above the current level, with trade size above prior open interest showing new bullish entry.

Baxter International Inc. (BAX)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 13, 2026, strike $22.5, spot around $20.885-$20.89 (strike 7.71-7.73% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $124,739 combined.
Strike Price: $22.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for long call positions with 9 days to expiration. The out-of-the-money calls position for gains if the stock advances, with trade size surpassing prior open interest indicating fresh bullish interest.

Arbe Robotics Ltd. (ARBE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry August 21, 2026, strike $1, spot around $1.105 (strike -9.50% below spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid $120,450 combined.
Strike Price: $1.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium to acquire long call positions with 198 days to expiration. The in-the-money calls (strike below spot) establish bullish exposure with leverage to further upside, and trade size exceeding prior open interest confirms new positioning.

Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry March 13, 2026, strike $290, spot around $275.86-$275.87 (strike 5.12-5.13% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid $411,060 combined.
Strike Price: $290.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for long call positions with 37 days to expiration. The out-of-the-money calls anticipate movement higher beyond the current spot, with trade size above prior open interest demonstrating clear bullish addition.

General Motors Company (GM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry March 20, 2026, strike $87.5, spot around $85.76-$85.835 (strike 1.94-2.03% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $1,890,695 combined.
Strike Price: $87.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid substantial premium to initiate long call positions with 44 days to expiration. The slightly out-of-the-money calls position for modest upside continuation, with the large trade size exceeding prior open interest highlighting strong new bullish commitment.

STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry March 20, 2026, strike $30, spot around $29.34-$29.57 (strike 1.44-2.23% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $1,269,267 combined across multiple sweeps and trades.
Strike Price: $30.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium to establish long call positions with 44 days to expiration. The slightly out-of-the-money calls position for upside movement above the current spot levels, with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest across numerous entries indicating substantial new bullish positioning.

Snap Inc. (SNAP)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry March 6, 2026, strike $8, spot around $5.945 (strike 34.57% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $284,064 combined.
Strike Price: $8.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for long call positions with 30 days to expiration. The deep out-of-the-money calls target significant appreciation beyond the current spot, with trade size exceeding prior open interest demonstrating aggressive new bullish entry.

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 20, 2026, strike $21, spot around $20.205 (strike 3.93% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid $410,000.
Strike Price: $21.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium to open long call positions with 16 days to expiration. The slightly out-of-the-money calls position for modest upside continuation, with trade size surpassing prior open interest confirming fresh bullish commitment.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 20, 2026, strike $317.5, spot around $316.84-$318.03 (strike -0.17% to 0.21% from spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $1,704,600 combined.
Strike Price: $317.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for long call positions with 16 days to expiration. The at/near-the-money calls establish bullish exposure around current levels with leverage to further gains, and trade sizes exceeding prior open interest reflect strong new positioning.

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 13, 2026, strike $92, spot around $80.79-$80.83 (strike 13.82-13.88% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $401,775 combined.
Strike Price: $92.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium to acquire long call positions with 9 days to expiration. The out-of-the-money calls anticipate upward movement well beyond the current spot, with trade size above prior open interest indicating significant fresh bullish interest.

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry September 18, 2026, strike $65, spot around $54.97-$55.04 (strike 18.11-18.24% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $405,264 combined.
Strike Price: $65.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for long call positions with 226 days to expiration. The out-of-the-money calls position for longer-term appreciation above the current level, with trade size exceeding prior open interest showing new bullish entry.

Devon Energy Corporation (DVN)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry June 18, 2026, strike $50, spot around $43.065-$43.105 (strike 16.00-16.10% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $436,818 combined.
Strike Price: $50.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium to initiate long call positions with 134 days to expiration. The out-of-the-money calls target gains if the stock rises substantially, with trade size surpassing prior open interest confirming aggressive new bullish positioning.

Intel Corporation (INTC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 20, 2026, strike $49.5, spot around $47.285 (strike 4.68% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $661,804 combined.
Strike Price: $49.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for long call positions with 16 days to expiration. The out-of-the-money calls position for upside beyond the current spot, with multiple trades exceeding prior open interest demonstrating clear new bullish addition.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry March 20, 2026, strike $140, spot around $140.74 (strike -0.53% below spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid $1,440,910.
Strike Price: $140.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium to establish long call positions with 44 days to expiration. The near/at-the-money calls (strike slightly below spot) provide bullish leverage around current levels, with trade size above prior open interest indicating fresh conviction.

Owens Corning (OC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry February 20, 2026, strike $140, spot around $131.84-$131.975 (strike 6.08-6.19% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $496,127 combined.
Strike Price: $140.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for long call positions with 16 days to expiration. The out-of-the-money calls anticipate movement higher above the current spot, with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest reflecting strong new bullish interest.

ITT Inc. (ITT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, expiry March 20, 2026, strike $190, spot around $188.06 (strike 1.03% above spot), size > prior OI.
Total Values: Premium paid $805,000.
Strike Price: $190.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium to open long call positions with 44 days to expiration. The slightly out-of-the-money calls position for upside continuation, with trade size surpassing prior open interest highlighting significant fresh bullish commitment.

Tickers: ABVE, GEHC, DOW, GT, MU, ZM, GTM, BAX, ARBE, AAPL, GM, STM, SNAP, SOFI, JPM, HOOD, FITB, DVN, INTC, LYV, OC, ITT

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

Standex International Corp (SXI)
Buyer: Nemeth Andy L (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,000 (+30.1%)
Price: US$245.00
Total Value: US$490,000.00

Texas Capital Bancshares Inc (TCBI)
Buyer: Stallings Robert W (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 3,600 (+1.3%)
Price: US$21.10
Total Value: US$75,960.00

Peoples Financial Corp (PFBX)
Buyer: Stilwell Joseph (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 32,700 (+7.8%)
Price: US$20.50
Total Value: US$670,350.00

Muncy Columbia Financial Corp (CCFN)
Buyer: Tompkins Bonnie M (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 550 (+8.0%)
Price: US$59.25
Total Value: US$32,587.50

Primis Financial Corp (FRST)
Buyer: Switzer Matthew Alan (EVP, CFO)
Shares Purchased: 2,500 (+2.7%)
Price: US$14.06
Total Value: US$35,150.00

Total Return Securities Fund (SWZ)
Buyer: Sell Moritz A (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+11.1%)
Price: US$5.96
Total Value: US$5,960.00

Agassi Sports Entertainment Corp (AASP)
Buyer: Boreta Ronald S (President, CEO, and Treasurer)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+inf%)
Price: US$5.00
Total Value: US$5,000.00

US Insider Sales

Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG)
Seller: Meloy Charles Alvin (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 60,605 (-6.0%)
Price: US$160.37
Total Value: US$9,764,757.63

Commercial Metals Co (CMC)
Seller: Durbin Jennifer J (Former Chief HR & Communications Officer)
Shares Sold: 25,050 (-32.1%)
Price: US$79.97
Total Value: US$2,003,248.50

Procter & Gamble Co (PG)
Seller: Francisco Ma. Fatima (CEO, Baby, Fem & Family Care)
Shares Sold: 8,000 (-54.9%)
Price: US$158.00
Total Value: US$1,264,000.00

AAR Corp (AIR)
Seller: Flanagan Sarah Louise (Interim CFO, VP Finance Operations)
Shares Sold: 10,750 (-24.7%)
Price: US$108.56
Total Value: US$1,166,992.05

Graco Inc (GGG)
Seller: Gilligan J Kevin (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 12,870 (-100.0%)
Price: US$89.07
Total Value: US$1,146,300.01

U.S. Bancorp (USB)
Seller: Barcelos Elcio R.T. (Senior EVP, Chief HR Officer)
Shares Sold: 17,204 (-16.5%)
Price: US$58.43
Total Value: US$1,005,229.72

CSX Corp (CSX)
Seller: Fortune Stephen (EVP, Corporate Development & Transformation)
Shares Sold: 31,456 (-27.7%)
Price: US$38.65
Total Value: US$1,215,774.40

Brinker International Inc (EAT)
Seller: Felix George S (SVP, Chief Marketing Officer)
Shares Sold: 10,431 (-56.4%)
Price: US$161.00
Total Value: US$1,679,391.00

Teledyne Technologies Inc (TDY)
Seller: VanWees Jason (Vice Chairman)
Shares Sold: 7,500 (-57.3%)
Price: US$630.49
Total Value: US$4,730,783.42

Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN)
Seller: Hayne Richard A (CEO & Chairman of the Board)
Shares Sold: 20,000 (-0.4%)
Price: US$72.78
Total Value: US$1,447,638.04

Metro Inc (MRU)
Seller: Giroux Marc (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 6,383 (-16.5%)
Price: US$91.46
Total Value: US$583,801.95

Calix Inc (CALX)
Seller: Russo Carl (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 25,000 (-1.5%)
Price: US$47.00
Total Value: US$1,181,689.95

Louisiana-Pacific Corp (LPX)
Seller: Southern William Bradley (Chief Executive Officer)
Shares Sold: 21,252 (-4.4%)
Price: US$88.80
Total Value: US$1,868,328.46

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC)
Seller: Dennen Richard S (Chief Corporate Banking Officer)
Shares Sold: 20,000 (-24.4%)
Price: US$30.20
Total Value: US$604,000.00

First Bancorp (North Carolina) (FBNC)
Seller: Crawford James C III (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 4,500 (-6.9%)
Price: US$60.57
Total Value: US$272,565.00

Associated Banc-Corp (ASB)
Seller: Williams John B (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 2,325 (-3.2%)
Price: US$28.05
Total Value: US$65,204.63

McCormick & Company Inc (MKC)
Seller: Tapiero Jacques (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 5,000 (-13.7%)
Price: US$63.85
Total Value: US$319,250.00

CDN Insider Purchases

Sigma Lithium Corp (SGML)
Buyer: Freire de Paiva, Marcelo (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 5,000 (+5.5%)
Price: US$11.40
Total Value: US$57,000.00

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ)
Buyer: Halewich, Dean William (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 2,653 (+217.6%)
Price: CA$43.55
Total Value: CA$115,538.15

Kuya Silver Corp (KUYA)
Buyer: Stein, David Matthew (Director of Issuer, Senior Officer of Issuer, 10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 52,000 (+0.6%)
Price: CA$0.99
Total Value: CA$51,584.00

Avalon Advanced Materials Inc (AVL)
Buyer: Ferry, Alan Louis Henry (Director of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 130,000 (+29.2%)
Price: CA$0.07
Total Value: CA$9,100.00

CDN Insider Sales

CA Antimony Resources Corp (ATMY)
Seller: Sandhu, Jag (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 147,000 (-6.2%)
Price: CA$0.98
Total Value: CA$144,060.00

Metro Inc (MRU)
Seller: Giroux, Marc (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 6,383 (-16.5%)
Price: CA$91.46
Total Value: CA$583,801.95

Real Estate Split Corp (RS)
Seller: Lauzon, Robert (Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 2,600
Price: CA$9.92
Total Value: CA$25,792.00

Red Lake Gold Inc (RGLD)
Seller: Kalt, Ryan (Director of Issuer, 10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 200,000 (-1.4%)
Price: CA$0.05
Total Value: CA$10,900.00

Institutional Spotlight: February 4, 2026.

CCII

Millennium Management LLC reported ownership of 1,324,919 SH, representing 5.10% Ownership.

WY

First Eagle Investment Management LLC disclosed a holding of 38,070,081 SH, equal to 5.30% Ownership.

SWKS

Pzena Investment Management LLC reported ownership of 17,552,125 SH, representing 11.70% Ownership.

RSVR

Irenic Capital Management LP disclosed a position of 6,061,176 SH, accounting for 9.20% Ownership.

AVTX

Millennium Management LLC reported ownership of 905,798 SH, equal to 4.90% Ownership.

GIGCAPITAL9 CORP.

Millennium Management LLC disclosed a holding of 1,175,000 SH, representing 4.60% Ownership.

SEAT

Emeth Value Capital LLC reported ownership of 556,918 SH, equal to 5.10% Ownership.

BRTR

Weil Company Inc disclosed a position of 649,354 SH, representing 6.19% Ownership.

CALAMOS AKSIA PRIVATE EQUITY AND ALTERNATIVES FUND

Calamos Wealth Management LLC reported ownership of 5,014,139 SH, equal to 16.60% Ownership.

CALAMOS AKSIA HEDGED STRATEGIES FUND

Calamos Wealth Management LLC disclosed a holding of 549,961 SH, representing 23.50% Ownership.

CALAMOS AKSIA ALTERNATIVE CREDIT AND INCOME FUND

Calamos Wealth Management LLC reported ownership of 9,888,056 SH, equal to 10.00% Ownership.

FIDELITY MULTI-STRATEGY CREDIT FUND

FMR LLC disclosed a position of 3,002,741 SH, representing 54.10% Ownership.

CAF

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC reported ownership of 1,836,893 SH, equal to 10.90% Ownership.

FLC

Sit Investment Associates Inc disclosed a holding of 1,089,624 SH, representing 10.40% Ownership.

BGSI

Beutel Goodman Co Ltd reported ownership of 1,541,831 SH, equal to 7.20% Ownership.

MGM

Davis Selected Advisers disclosed a position of 26,820,202 SH, representing 8.80% Ownership.

VTRS

Davis Selected Advisers reported ownership of 78,177,984 SH, equal to 6.10% Ownership.

NICE

Harel Insurance Investments Financial Services Ltd disclosed a holding of 3,160,790 SH, representing 5.10% Ownership.

RWM

Leuthold Group LLC reported ownership of 865,788 SH, equal to 12.90% Ownership.

CNTX

Soleus Capital Master Fund LP disclosed a position of 4,776,398 SH, representing 5.20% Ownership.

HNNA

Seaport Global Asset Management LLC reported ownership of 409,015 SH, equal to 5.20% Ownership.

UYSC

Wolverine Asset Management LLC disclosed a holding of 502,944 SH, representing 6.57% Ownership.

SSEA

Wolverine Asset Management LLC reported ownership of 517,147 SH, equal to 6.77% Ownership.

RXST

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership disclosed a position of 2,157,264 SH, representing 5.20% Ownership.

AXTA

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership reported ownership of 12,575,932 SH, equal to 5.90% Ownership.

KRNT

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership disclosed a holding of 2,647,804 SH, representing 5.80% Ownership.

DBVT

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership reported ownership of 3,309,055 SH, equal to 7.00% Ownership.

Tickers: CCII, WY, SWKS, RSVR, AVTX, SEAT, BRTR, CAF, FLC, BGSI, MGM, VTRS, NICE, RWM, CNTX, HNNA, UYSC, SSEA, RXST, AXTA, KRNT, DBVT

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

VIVS, DECK, GXAI, PODC, PMN, MAN, APD, CNTM, CL, CNTX, DXYZ, BDSX, INBX, CHD, GLTO, MOD, LUCD, ASC, MO, EKSO, VTVT, LNSR, CVX, PEP, GH, ELVN, AB, AR, EQ, BEN, LITE, MPTI, GE, FFWM, DGX, TGT, AXGN, EQT, FXNC, KGS, CRC, FRME, BIIB, RPRX, ERAS, MDT, INDV, GPOR, KO, LMT, COEP, MRK, TTMI, CAH, FIVE, ARKO, GILD, NMTC, ORRF, AD, EZPW, BHRB, RGA, NHI, HMN, CBUS, EDU, SOPH, JBIO, GPCR, TGNA, WMT, DOW, WELL, BMY, PCVX, BVS, COP, FNLC, FOXA, GOLF, EPR, PFE, FCF, GEV, AVA, BDX, NXG, ROST, TBT, TARA, AMP, DEA, CB, VCTR, DIS, PSEC, MCK, REPYY, RRC, XLE, VTR, CVBF, BTO

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

DRX.TO, BEPC.TO, SHLE.TO, VNP.TO, ELVA.TO, AQN.TO, BCE.TO, EFX.TO, QBR/B.TO, BEI/UN.TO, SES.TO, CGY.TO, MTY.TO, PRL.TO, TOU.TO, KMP/UN.TO, VLE.TO, ACO/X.TO, PEY.TO, GRT/UN.TO, ONEX.TO

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