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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 2026-1-28

The following analysis focuses on the Stock Options Flow Leaderboard for the trading day 2026-1-28. 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 significant put selling to collect premiums, alongside call buying, indicating confidence in upward potential.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought at $4,034,326, call premium sold at $1,143,100, put premium bought at $774,000, and premium collected from puts sold at $33,970,039, resulting in net premium of $36,087,265.
Analysis: The data reveals strong bullish flow through high put selling premiums outweighing other activities, with call buying adding to the positive net.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
Sentiment: Bullish – robust call purchases
Options Activity: Heavy call buying by institutions, supplemented by put selling, suggesting aggressive positioning for gains.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought at $21,814,639, call premium sold at $11,969,772, put premium bought at $2,749,525, and premium collected from puts sold at $22,155,023, resulting in net premium of $29,250,365.
Analysis: Premiums show call buying and put selling driving the bullish net, with sold calls partially offsetting but not reversing the trend.

Intel Corporation (INTC)
Sentiment: Bullish – intense call activity
Options Activity: Institutions engaged in substantial call buying and selling, with put transactions balanced but favoring bullish net.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought at $43,641,365, call premium sold at $27,230,772, put premium bought at $5,270,756, and premium collected from puts sold at $5,867,386, resulting in net premium of $17,007,223.
Analysis: High call premiums dominate, creating a positive net despite notable sold calls and put buys.

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)
Sentiment: Mixed – offsetting put flows
Options Activity: Balanced flow with call buying countered by heavy put buying, but put selling slightly tipping toward bullish.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought at $17,140,589, call premium sold at $1,902,383, put premium bought at $41,917,797, and premium collected from puts sold at $42,130,133, resulting in net premium of $15,450,542.
Analysis: Put premiums are closely matched, with selling edging out buying to yield a modest positive net alongside calls.

Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
Sentiment: Bullish – balanced option engagement
Options Activity: Institutions showed even call and put transactions, with call buying premiums leading for growth expectations.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought at $25,688,079, call premium sold at $12,971,898, put premium bought at $7,915,635, and premium collected from puts sold at $9,978,999, resulting in net premium of $14,779,545.
Analysis: Call buying exceeds sold calls, and put selling tops put buying, contributing to the overall positive net.

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)
Sentiment: Bullish – strong call dominance
Options Activity: Heavy emphasis on call buying by institutions, with minimal call selling and balanced puts leaning positive.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought at $14,822,059, call premium sold at $89,747, put premium bought at $1,573,515, and premium collected from puts sold at $237,489, resulting in net premium of $13,396,286.
Analysis: Overwhelming call buy premiums drive the bullish net, with low sold calls and puts not significantly detracting.

Halliburton Company (HAL)
Sentiment: Bullish – focused call buying
Options Activity: Institutions primarily bought calls, with light selling and minimal put activity supporting upside bias.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought at $8,879,167, call premium sold at $122,080, put premium bought at $28,424, and premium collected from puts sold at $312,000, resulting in net premium of $9,040,663.
Analysis: Call buy premiums far outpace other flows, leading to a clear positive net.

VanEck ETF Trust – VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buying lead
Options Activity: Significant call buying by institutions, offset somewhat by put buying but bolstered by put selling.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought at $16,031,749, call premium sold at $1,658,720, put premium bought at $10,200,503, and premium collected from puts sold at $3,393,626, resulting in net premium of $7,566,152.
Analysis: Call buys dominate despite put buys, with put selling helping to maintain positive net.

Oklo Inc. (OKLO)
Sentiment: Bullish – call purchase emphasis
Options Activity: Institutions leaned into call buying, with some selling and very light puts favoring bullish stance.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought at $8,596,236, call premium sold at $1,495,336, put premium bought at $90,304, and premium collected from puts sold at $1,250, resulting in net premium of $7,011,846.
Analysis: Strong call buy premiums result in high positive net, with minimal counterflows.

Core Scientific, Inc. (CORZ)
Sentiment: Bullish – call-driven flow
Options Activity: Heavy call buying by institutions, with low selling and negligible puts indicating optimism.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought at $6,654,141, call premium sold at $250,474, put premium bought at $6,806, and premium collected from puts sold at $12,578, resulting in net premium of $6,409,439.
Analysis: Call buys overwhelmingly contribute to the positive net, with puts barely impacting.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
Sentiment: Bullish – active call transactions
Options Activity: Institutions balanced call buying and selling, with even puts but net favoring bullish through buys.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought at $21,295,683, call premium sold at $15,453,539, put premium bought at $1,575,432, and premium collected from puts sold at $1,766,379, resulting in net premium of $6,033,091.
Analysis: Call buy premiums exceed sold, and put selling tops buying, securing positive net.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buy focus
Options Activity: Call buying led institutional activity, supported by put selling for additional premium collection.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought at $5,259,084, call premium sold at $1,449,667, put premium bought at $574,463, and premium collected from puts sold at $806,068, resulting in net premium of $4,041,022.
Analysis: Positive net stems from call buys and put sells outweighing opposing flows.

Vale S.A. – Depositary Receipt (Common Stock) (VALE)
Sentiment: Bullish – call purchase strength
Options Activity: Institutions emphasized call buying, with some selling and light puts tilted toward selling.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought at $3,304,491, call premium sold at $1,174,656, put premium bought at $93,404, and premium collected from puts sold at $791,097, resulting in net premium of $2,827,528.
Analysis: Call buys drive the positive net, enhanced by put selling premiums.

Direxion Shares ETF Trust – Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X Shares (TSLL)
Sentiment: Bullish – leveraged call buying
Options Activity: Heavy call buying by institutions, with minimal other activity signaling targeted upside interest.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought at $2,443,850, call premium sold at $59,750, put premium bought at $105,480, and premium collected from puts sold at $79,200, resulting in net premium of $2,357,820.
Analysis: Dominant call buy premiums yield strong positive net, with low counteractivity.

STMicroelectronics N.V. – Depositary Receipt (Common Stock) (STM)
Sentiment: Bullish – call dominance
Options Activity: Institutions focused on call buying, with light selling and no puts bought, indicating clear positivity.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought at $1,669,944, call premium sold at $210,740, resulting in net premium of $1,880,684.
Analysis: Pure call activity results in positive net from buys exceeding sells.

Datadog, Inc. (DDOG)
Sentiment: Bullish – call buy lead
Options Activity: Call buying outweighed selling by institutions, with minimal puts supporting bullish flow.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought at $1,998,405, call premium sold at $399,640, put premium bought at $50,700, resulting in net premium of $1,649,465.
Analysis: Call premiums tilt positive, with no put selling but low put buys not hindering net.

Carrier Global Corporation (CARR)
Sentiment: Bullish – strong call purchases
Options Activity: Institutions heavily bought calls, with very light selling and no puts, pointing to upward bias.
Key Totals: Total call premium bought at $1,665,544, call premium sold at $25,830, resulting in net premium of $1,639,714.
Analysis: Call buy dominance creates positive net without put involvement.

Tickers: GOOG, META, INTC, UNH, PLTR, WBD, HAL, SMH, OKLO, CORZ, AMZN, FCX, VALE, TSLL, STM, DDOG, CARR

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 2026-1-28

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.

TransAlta Corporation (TAC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, June 18, 2026 expiry (approximately five and a half months to expiration), strikes at $16 and $19, spot around $13.70–$13.80 (strikes above spot), multiple trades with size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $480,400 across the listed TAC flows.
Strike Price: Primarily $16 and $19.
Analysis: Buyers paid substantial premium to acquire long-dated call contracts well above the current spot price. The aggressive purchase of out-of-the-money calls with trade sizes exceeding prior open interest indicates fresh bullish positioning seeking leveraged upside exposure over the extended five-and-a-half-month timeframe.

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls sold (premium collected), July 17, 2026 expiry (approximately five and a half months to expiration), strike at $6, spot around $5.80–$5.85 (strike above spot), large volume of seller-initiated trades.
Total Values: Premium collected approximately $591,000+ across the listed LYG flows (net seller flow dominant despite some smaller buys).
Strike Price: $6.
Analysis: Sellers collected premium by writing call contracts above the current spot price. The heavy selling volume, particularly through multi-sweeps and blocks, with significant premium received implies bullish conviction as the collected premium benefits from time decay and lack of upward breach through the strike over the roughly five-and-a-half-month period.

Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, July 17, 2026 expiry (approximately five and a half months to expiration), strike at $30, spot around $27.22 (strike above spot), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $95,000.
Strike Price: $30.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money call contracts above the spot price. The purchase size surpassing prior open interest reflects new bullish exposure positioned for upside over the approximately five-and-a-half-month timeframe.

Vivani Medical, Inc. (VANI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, February 20, 2026 expiry (approximately three weeks to expiration), strike at $2, spot around $1.495 (strike above spot), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $8,945.
Strike Price: $2.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium to acquire near-term out-of-the-money call contracts above the spot price. The trade size exceeding prior open interest indicates fresh bullish positioning seeking short-term upside leverage over the roughly three-week period.

NexGen Energy Ltd. (NXE)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, June 18, 2026 expiry (approximately five months to expiration), strike at $13, spot around $13.385 (strike very close to spot), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $216,000.
Strike Price: $13.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for at-the-money to slightly out-of-the-money call contracts. The purchase size larger than prior open interest shows new bullish positioning established for upside exposure over the roughly five-month timeframe.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, June 18, 2026 expiry (approximately five months to expiration), strike at $32, spot around $30.185 (strike above spot), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $270,000.
Strike Price: $32.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium to establish long call positions above the current spot price. The trade size exceeding prior open interest reflects fresh bullish exposure targeting gains over the approximately five-month horizon.

Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, April 17, 2026 expiry (approximately two and a half months to expiration), strike at $19, spot around $17.795 (strike above spot), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $156,306.
Strike Price: $19.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls above spot. The size larger than prior open interest indicates new bullish positioning for upside over the roughly two-and-a-half-month period.

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, February 20, 2026 expiry (approximately three weeks to expiration), strike at $4, spot around $4.38 (strike below spot), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $34,128.
Strike Price: $4.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium to acquire in-the-money call contracts below the spot price. The trade size exceeding prior open interest shows fresh bullish positioning for continued upside over the short roughly three-week timeframe.

Canopy Growth Corporation (CGC)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, January 30, 2026 expiry (approximately two days to expiration), strike at $0.5, spot around $1.16 (strike well below spot), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $76,720.
Strike Price: $0.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for deep in-the-money calls far below spot. The size larger than prior open interest reflects strong bullish conviction seeking to capture near-immediate upside over the very short roughly two-day period.

Tilray Brands, Inc. (TLRY)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, February 20, 2026 expiry (approximately three weeks to expiration), strike at $8, spot around $8.1 (strike very close to spot), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $253,205.
Strike Price: $8.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for at-the-money call contracts. The trade size exceeding prior open interest indicates new bullish exposure positioned for gains over the roughly three-week timeframe.

STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, May 15, 2026 expiry (approximately three and a half months to expiration), strike at $30, spot around $30.02 (strike at spot), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $1,211,098.
Strike Price: $30.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium to acquire at-the-money call contracts. The large purchase size surpassing prior open interest reflects significant new bullish positioning established for upside over the approximately three-and-a-half-month period.

Cronos Group Inc. (CRON)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, February 20, 2026 expiry (approximately three weeks to expiration), strike at $2.5, spot around $2.705 (strike below spot), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $67,911.
Strike Price: $2.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for in-the-money calls below spot. The size exceeding prior open interest shows fresh bullish positioning for short-term upside over the roughly three-week timeframe.

Toast, Inc. (TOST)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, February 20, 2026 expiry (approximately three weeks to expiration), strike at $33, spot around $31.92 (strike above spot), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $1,780,000.
Strike Price: $33.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls above spot. The very large trade size exceeding prior open interest indicates aggressive new bullish exposure seeking upside over the approximately three-week period.

TeraWulf Inc. (WULF)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, February 6, 2026 expiry (approximately nine days to expiration), strikes at $16.5, $17.5, and $18, spot around $14.83–$14.84 (strikes above spot), size exceeding prior open interest on multiple legs.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $94,593 (net paid dominant).
Strike Price: $16.5–$18.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium to acquire near-term out-of-the-money calls well above spot. The multiple purchases with sizes larger than prior open interest reflect fresh bullish positioning targeting upside over the short roughly nine-day timeframe.

Fluor Corporation (FLR)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, February 20, 2026 expiry (approximately three weeks to expiration), strike at $47.5, spot around $46.29 (strike above spot), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid $294,724.
Strike Price: $47.5.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls above spot. The trade size exceeding prior open interest indicates new bullish exposure positioned for gains over the roughly three-week period.

The AES Corporation (AES)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, March 20, 2026 expiry (approximately seven weeks to expiration) at $16 and February 20, 2026 expiry (approximately three weeks to expiration) at $14, spot around $15.13–$15.23 (strikes straddle spot), size exceeding prior open interest on key legs.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $430,938.
Strike Price: $14 and $16.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium to establish long call positions around the spot price across near- and medium-term expiries. The sizes exceeding prior open interest show new bullish positioning seeking upside over both the three-week and seven-week timeframes.

Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF (URNJ)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Calls bought, February 20, 2026 expiry (approximately three weeks to expiration), strike at $42, spot around $38.72–$40.315 (strike above spot), size exceeding prior open interest.
Total Values: Premium paid approximately $471,030.
Strike Price: $42.
Analysis: Buyers paid premium for out-of-the-money calls above spot. The trade size larger than prior open interest reflects fresh bullish exposure targeting upside over the roughly three-week timeframe.

Tickers: TAC, LYG, VITL, VANI, NXE, KMI, RIOT, ACB, CGC, TLRY, STM, CRON, TOST, WULF, FLR, AES, URNJ

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

MA Specialty Credit Income Fund (SCISX)
Buyer: Marra, Joseph P. (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 2,004 (+24.1%)
Price: US$24.95
Total Value: US$50,000.00

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV)
Buyer: Bogan, Elizabeth C. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 400 (+inf%)
Price: US$28.73
Total Value: US$11,491.96

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV)
Buyer: Conn, James P. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 1,000 (+inf%)
Price: US$28.73
Total Value: US$28,733.00

Vivani Medical Inc (VANI)
Buyer: Williams, Gregg (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,351,351 (+5.1%)
Price: US$1.48
Total Value: US$1,999,999.48

SmartFinancial Inc (SMBK)
Buyer: Shomaker, Kelli D. (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 255 (+33.2%)
Price: US$39.38
Total Value: US$10,041.90

US Insider Sales

Midland States Bancorp Inc (MSBI)
Seller: Mooney, Kyle Owen (Officer)
Shares Sold: 2,808 (-16.5%)
Price: US$22.67
Total Value: US$63,657.36

Kearny Financial Corp (KRNY)
Seller: Joyce, Patrick M (Officer)
Shares Sold: 3,900 (-6.7%)
Price: US$7.65
Total Value: US$29,835.00

CDN Insider Purchases

STLLR Gold Inc (STLR)
Buyer: Salehi, Keyvan (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 20,000 (+1.0%)
Price: CA$1.74
Total Value: CA$34,800.00

STLLR Gold Inc (STLR)
Buyer: Prychidny, Morris (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 13,500 (+5.9%)
Price: CA$1.67
Total Value: CA$22,545.00

Opus One Gold Corp (OOR)
Buyer: Moore, Jean-David (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 300,000 (+0.9%)
Price: CA$0.09
Total Value: CA$25,500.00

Mayfair Gold Corp (MFG)
Buyer: Muddy Waters Capital LLC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 250,000 (+11.0%)
Price: CA$4.91
Total Value: CA$1,228,350.00

Mayfair Gold Corp (MFG)
Buyer: HCRP Regatta I LP (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 54,200
Price: CA$4.04
Total Value: CA$218,968.00

Mayfair Gold Corp (MFG)
Buyer: Campbell, Nicholas James (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 17,600 (+3.1%)
Price: CA$5.40
Total Value: CA$95,040.00

Lodestar Metals Corp (LSTR)
Buyer: Chow, Andy Tsz Kong (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 94,500 (+2.1%)
Price: CA$0.19
Total Value: CA$17,482.50

IsoEnergy Ltd (ISO)
Buyer: NexGen Energy Ltd. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 1,666,667 (+10.1%)
Price: CA$15.00
Total Value: CA$25,000,005.00

HYLQ Strategy Corp (HYLQ)
Buyer: Guoga, Antanas (Tony) (Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 20,000 (+0.7%)
Price: CA$0.75
Total Value: CA$14,986.00

Chesapeake Gold Corp (CKG)
Buyer: Stieber, Jeffrey Allan (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 5,950 (+47.6%)
Price: CA$4.20
Total Value: CA$24,990.00

BetterLife Pharma Inc (BETR)
Buyer: Sangha, Steven (Non-Executive Director, Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.9%)
Price: CA$0.05
Total Value: CA$10,000.00

Ascot Resources Ltd (AOT)
Buyer: Park, Christopher (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 13,000
Price: CA$0.60
Total Value: CA$7,800.00

Ascot Resources Ltd (AOT)
Buyer: Morrison, Alexander (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 166,667
Price: CA$0.60
Total Value: CA$100,000.20

Aben Gold Corp
Buyer: Trimble, Riley (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 125,000 (+41.3%)
Price: CA$0.08
Total Value: CA$10,000.00

Aben Gold Corp
Buyer: Termuende, Timothy Jay (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 300,000 (+344.7%)
Price: CA$0.08
Total Value: CA$24,000.00

Aben Gold Corp
Buyer: Pettit, James Gaydon (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 125,000 (+10.9%)
Price: CA$0.08
Total Value: CA$10,000.00

Firm Capital Apartment REIT (FCA.UN)
Buyer: Stornoway Portfolio Management Inc. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 8,730 (+3.2%)
Price: US$3.10
Total Value: US$27,063.00

Firm Capital Apartment REIT (FCA.UN)
Buyer: Reid, Scott (Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder)
Shares Purchased: 8,730 (+3.2%)
Price: US$3.10
Total Value: US$27,063.00

Osisko Metals Inc (OM)
Buyer: Burzynski, John Feliks (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Purchased: 400,000 (+3.7%)
Price: CA$0.98
Total Value: CA$393,200.00

Cavvy Energy Ltd (CVVY)
Buyer: Gray, Joseph Adam (Officer)
Shares Purchased: 25,000 (+5.5%)
Price: CA$0.89
Total Value: CA$22,250.00

CDN Insider Sales

NamSys Inc (CTZ)
Seller: Sparks, The Estate of Kenneth Barry (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 37,300 (-0.5%)
Price: CA$1.30
Total Value: CA$48,490.00

Headwater Exploration Inc (HWX)
Seller: Horvath, Alexandra (Officer)
Shares Sold: 77,500 (-8.2%)
Price: CA$11.06
Total Value: CA$857,243.00

Headwater Exploration Inc (HWX)
Seller: Danku, Terry Ryan (Officer)
Shares Sold: 100,589 (-6.9%)
Price: CA$11.02
Total Value: CA$1,108,259.43

Headwater Exploration Inc (HWX)
Seller: Christman, Bradley (Officer)
Shares Sold: 50,000 (-5.8%)
Price: CA$11.06
Total Value: CA$552,760.00

First Majestic Silver Corp (FR)
Seller: Deal, Michael Jarred (Officer)
Shares Sold: 50,000 (-49.4%)
Price: CA$34.67
Total Value: CA$1,733,500.00

First Majestic Silver Corp (FR)
Seller: Soares, David J.R. (Officer)
Shares Sold: 200,000 (-84.5%)
Price: CA$35.86
Total Value: CA$7,172,000.00

First Majestic Silver Corp (FR)
Seller: Liu, Karen (Officer)
Shares Sold: 65,000 (-64.5%)
Price: CA$37.09
Total Value: CA$2,410,850.00

First Majestic Silver Corp (FR)
Seller: Smith, L. David (Officer)
Shares Sold: 25,000 (-30.2%)
Price: CA$37.20
Total Value: CA$930,000.00

Talon Metals Corp
Seller: Van Rooyen, Henri (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 760,000 (-28.6%)
Price: CA$0.67
Total Value: CA$509,200.00

Talisker Resources Ltd (TSK)
Seller: Souza, Leonardo (Officer)
Shares Sold: 494,724 (multiple transactions, cumulative)
Price: CA$2.12–2.21
Total Value: CA$1,195,204.66

Ucore Rare Metals Inc (UCU)
Seller: Johnson, Randy T. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 70,000 (-0.7%)
Price: CA$9.82
Total Value: CA$687,498.00

Real Estate Split Corp (RS)
Seller: Lauzon, Robert (Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 7,700 (cumulative)
Price: CA$10.21–10.23
Total Value: CA$79,649.50

Power Metals Corp (PWM)
Seller: Winsome Resources Limited (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 40,000 (-0.2%)
Price: CA$0.75
Total Value: CA$30,184.00

Orbit Garant Drilling Inc (OGD)
Seller: Maheu, Daniel (Officer)
Shares Sold: 17,400 (cumulative)
Price: CA$1.71–1.75
Total Value: CA$30,116.00

Lithium Americas Corp (LAC)
Seller: Evans, Jonathan David (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 24,068 (-3.5%)
Price: US$6.47
Total Value: US$155,719.96

Lithium Americas Corp (LAC)
Seller: Gerspacher, Richard (Officer)
Shares Sold: 8,900 (-8.7%)
Price: US$6.47
Total Value: US$57,583.00

Lithium Americas Corp (LAC)
Seller: Zawadzki, Alexi Illya (Officer)
Shares Sold: 6,668 (-9.3%)
Price: US$6.47
Total Value: US$43,141.96

Lithium Americas Corp (LAC)
Seller: Grandy, Edward (Officer)
Shares Sold: 4,110 (-2.9%)
Price: US$6.47
Total Value: US$26,591.70

Lithium Americas Corp (LAC)
Seller: Barnum, Aubree (Officer)
Shares Sold: 3,137 (-4.3%)
Price: CA$6.47
Total Value: CA$20,296.39

Denison Mines Corp (DML)
Seller: Neuburger, David Mark (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 69,500 (-33.5%)
Price: CA$5.43
Total Value: CA$377,385.00

Aya Gold & Silver Inc (AYA)
Seller: Burzynski, John Feliks (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 5,000 (-50.0%)
Price: CA$29.11
Total Value: CA$145,550.00

Fairchild Gold Corp (FAIR)
Seller: Lebeuf, Michel (Officer)
Shares Sold: 400,000 (-45.8%)
Price: CA$0.09
Total Value: CA$34,000.00

Institutional Spotlight: January 28, 2026.

TBBB

DUQUESNE FAMILY OFFICE LLC reported ownership of 3,109,202 SH, representing 5.00% Ownership as of the disclosed filing.

WBI

HORIZON KINETICS ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC reported ownership of 6,837,520 SH, representing 15.80% Ownership as of the disclosed filing.

SJT

HORIZON KINETICS ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC reported ownership of 6,231,144 SH, representing 13.40% Ownership as of the disclosed filing.

HE

HORIZON KINETICS ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC reported ownership of 19,392,363 SH, representing 11.20% Ownership as of the disclosed filing.

THM

PAULSON & CO INC reported ownership of 88,257,406 SH, representing 34.00% Ownership as of the disclosed filing.

WING

MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO MA reported ownership of 1,405,894 SH, representing 5.10% Ownership as of the disclosed filing.

THRY

MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO MA reported ownership of 2,822,888 SH, representing 6.50% Ownership as of the disclosed filing.

BRCB

MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO MA reported ownership of 1,105,320 SH, representing 6.30% Ownership as of the disclosed filing.

NTSK

MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO MA reported ownership of 3,561,508 SH, representing 4.20% Ownership as of the disclosed filing.

CHKP

MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO MA reported ownership of 7,937,229 SH, representing 7.40% Ownership as of the disclosed filing.

WENDEL SE

MONROE CAPITAL ENHANCED CORPORATE LENDING FUND reported ownership of 3,948,487 SH, representing 100.00% Ownership as of the disclosed filing.

QNRX

STANDARD LIFE ABERDEEN PLC reported ownership of 75,000 SH, representing 8.94% Ownership as of the disclosed filing.

IMPP

EMPERY ASSET MANAGEMENT LP reported ownership of 3,182,951 SH, representing 7.13% Ownership as of the disclosed filing.

RBNE

EMPERY ASSET MANAGEMENT LP reported ownership of 306,574 SH, representing 9.99% Ownership as of the disclosed filing.

VNET

NORGES BANK reported ownership of 93,195,744 SH, representing 5.90% Ownership as of the disclosed filing.

Tickers: TBBB, WBI, SJT, HE, THM, WING, THRY, BRCB, NTSK, CHKP, QNRX, IMPP, RBNE, VNET

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

SGML, GORO, SIDU, SATL, ENGN, AGQ, WWR, USGO, LUCD, CRML, VGZ, STI, CHNR, QURE, FLNT, EKSO, USAU, WULF, SCYX, APLD, HYMC, IREN, IPX, EQ, ASTI, GSIT, BBGI, BW, DSVSF, LRMR, BLBX, MAIA, SLV, DBVT, UAMY, LYV, GEVO, PSLV, CMCL, BDSX, NB, SPPP, PLTM, AG, LION, OPXS, LLYVA, TARA, UPWK, SNBR, ATAI, RDW, ASPI, AREC, MNPR, THM, CLSK, CORZ, NKTX, CURR, GILD, AMCR, LBTYA, BTDR, PL, AS, IPI, GDMN, PALI, AU, BP, SPWR, LTH, ASND, TYGO, ENLV, CTNM, UNFI, RMTI, VET, AXGN, FROG, ARVN, DFTX, UGL, CNTA, IDAI, OGI, MUX, PRAX, CSX, USCI, VRDN, AMD, INTR, TSM, MGNX, ISSC, SDST, EDU, OXY, UUU, DMAC, ORMP, AMZN, YPF, GNT, CAAP, WMB, ACIU, APPS, TTWO, SBUX, SHIP, AMBP, TAC, CNQ, MP, PM, DVN, AMPG, DBB, OPAL, INSW, HL, IHD, OCS, DG, FIP, CCK, WMG, NESR, NVDA, COP, TGT, TWLO, CNC, REPYY, EQT, MO, FANG, WFG, GOLF, KO, STLD, AZN, MNST, ZM, CDE, TIGO, IVA, BN, CMTL, ICFI, RIOT, MSGE, PR, AMAT, LNSR, CNTX, GLPI, CIA, GDE, GDS, FXF, DEA, MCD, PSEC, RKLB, CIFR, CACI

Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

EXPORT – Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist

ASM.TO, PTM.TO, TRX.TO, GOLD.TO, CS.TO, USA.TO, SLI.V, ACT.CA, FOM.TO, AYA.TO, DSV.TO, TMQ.TO, ERO.TO, FURY.TO, TKO.TO, FM.TO, CGG.TO, OLA.TO, CFX.TO, GLO.TO, SGD.TO, ARG.TO, LAC.TO, MDI.TO, AG.TO, SVM.TO, LUN.TO, GGD.TO, IMG.TO, PAAS.TO, POU.TO, BNE.TO, EFR.TO, IPO.TO, NTR.TO, LGO.TO, NUAG.TO, EDR.TO, ABX.TO, III.TO, SII.TO, HBM.TO, FTG.TO, CFP.TO, SDE.TO, CAS.TO, CURA.TO, GLXY.TO, ITR.V, ARIS.TO, CNL.TO, ARTG.V, CRON.TO, ITH.TO, HAI.TO, AGI.TO, OBE.TO, SAP.TO, CEF.TO, LUC.TO, VET.TO, VLE.TO, HWX.TO, REI/UN.TO, GUD.TO, SCR.TO, CHR.TO, GEI.TO, WRN.TO, PEY.TO, KNT.TO, TRP.TO, FCR/UN.TO, CVO.TO, TPZ.TO, ELD.TO, GRSL.V, TOU.TO, WEF.TO, GRT/UN.TO, LUG.TO, MX.TO, FVI.TO, SES.TO, BCE.TO, ATH.TO, RSI.TO, PPL.TO, SU.TO, SGY.TO, DBM.TO, NXR/UN.TO, KEY.TO, IMO.TO, CVE.TO, CCO.TO, CGY.TO, CNQ.TO, EDV.TO, TA.TO, NGD.TO, TXG.TO, T.TO, NPI.TO, SLF.TO, CG.TO, KEL.TO, WTE.TO, WPM.TO, ARX.TO, CCA.TO, BTO.TO, L.TO, ACO/X.TO, ENB.TO, K.TO, SRU/UN.TO, CRR/UN.TO, FRU.TO, IFP.TO, ALS.TO, DPM.TO, FAR.TO, OGC.TO, MTA.V, WFG.TO, WN.TO, NEO.TO, ATS.TO, EQX.TO, JOY.TO, WPK.TO, HR/UN.TO, LAR.TO

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