Unusual activity spotted in after-hours

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•  21 Feb 2025
 

Archer Aviation $ACHR saw significant options trades today, catching the eye of market watchers. High-rolling investors made notable bets, suggesting a bullish stance on the stock. Given the nature of these trades, there’s speculation that someone may have insider knowledge.

Cleanspark $CLSK experienced a mix of bullish and bearish activity, with 29 unusual trades detected. Approximately 37% of the trades leaned bullish, while 48% suggested a bearish outlook. A total of $987,395 was placed on call options, with $359,087 in put options, indicating diverging opinions on the stock’s future direction.

ConocoPhillips $COP saw a wave of bearish bets from deep-pocketed investors. Such significant positioning in its options chain could hint at concerns over energy prices or upcoming company-specific catalysts.

CVS Health $CVS also attracted bearish sentiment, with 62% of observed options trades pointing downward. A total of six put options, worth $282,069, overshadowed just two call options valued at $56,340.

Ford Motor $F stood out with a majority of options traders taking a bullish stance. Among the unusual options trades detected, 66% were bullish, while 33% leaned bearish. Despite some hedging with puts, large players seemed optimistic about Ford’s near-term prospects.

Freeport-McMoRan $FCX saw a wave of bearish activity, with 57% of unusual trades betting against the stock. A total of $501,366 was put into puts, while calls amounted to $687,517, showing that not all traders were convinced of a downside move.

Lockheed Martin $LMT found itself in the crosshairs of options traders, with significant bets placed in the market. While details of the exact breakdown remain unclear, this type of activity often precedes major price moves.

Occidental Petroleum $OXY saw heavy bearish options activity, with market whales placing big bets against the stock. This surge in put options suggests caution surrounding the energy sector heading into next week.

Royal Caribbean $RCL showed an overwhelming bearish sentiment, with 81% of its observed options trades favoring downside protection. Large traders placed a combined $321,863 into puts, compared to $387,090 in calls, indicating uncertainty about consumer spending in travel.

UP Fintech Holding $TIGR stood out with bullish sentiment among big-money investors. With options traders showing confidence, this could be one to watch closely next week.

Uber Technologies $UBER attracted a strong bullish options flow, with 59% of investors betting on upside potential. A total of $1.4 million was funneled into call options, dwarfing the $117,750 placed into puts.

United States Steel $X saw a mixed sentiment, with 33% of its observed options trades being bullish and 22% bearish. The presence of both calls and puts at significant levels suggests an interesting battle between bulls and bears.

As options trading signals continue to provide valuable insights, traders will be keeping a close eye on these stocks heading into next week. The after-hours session often sets the tone for Monday’s action, and with such unusual activity in the options market, these stocks could see increased volatility in the days ahead.