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•  13 Mar 2025
 

Accenture ($ACN) saw heightened options activity, with 13 unusual trades surfacing. A deeper dive reveals a bullish skew—53% of trades leaned bullish while 15% were bearish. Among these, 8 put contracts totaled $361,180, while 5 call contracts amounted to $166,687. With such significant sums in play, it’s clear that institutional investors are positioning themselves ahead of potential moves.

Albemarle ($ALB) also experienced a spike in unusual options trades, with 8 standout transactions. The sentiment was decisively bullish, with 62% of the trades reflecting positive expectations, compared to 25% leaning bearish. High-value call contracts dominated the scene—6 calls were valued at $483,146, while 2 put contracts totaled $88,092. This aggressive call activity suggests major players anticipate upward momentum in the near term.

Broadcom ($AVGO) saw an overwhelming surge in options trading, with 102 unusual transactions coming to light. The sentiment remains mixed—48% of the trades were bullish, while 41% leaned bearish. Notably, 35 put contracts amounted to $6,497,278, and 67 call contracts totaled $5,133,193. This substantial volume hints that big-money investors are preparing for volatility in either direction.

Bitdeer Technologies ($BTDR) revealed a more bearish sentiment. Out of 9 notable trades, 77% were bearish and only 22% reflected bullish sentiment. The breakdown included 2 puts totaling $238,847 and 7 calls valued at $240,811. The heavy bearish lean indicates that investors are bracing for potential downside risks.

Dollar Tree ($DLTR) drew attention with a flurry of unusual options activity. Although the specifics of the investor profile remain unclear, the sheer volume suggests that major players are anticipating a significant price move. This kind of concentrated options flow often precedes major catalysts, making the stock one to watch closely.

Devon Energy ($DVN) also made waves, with 10 unusual trades spotted. The bias tilted bullish—60% of the trades indicated positive expectations, while 40% were bearish. Within these, 6 put contracts amounted to $370,892, and 4 call contracts were worth $330,764. The heightened activity signals that investors are betting on upcoming price movements in the energy sector.

Home Depot ($HD) displayed a bullish tilt in its options activity. Of the 9 unusual trades, 55% reflected bullish sentiment, compared to 22% bearish. Investors placed 5 put contracts worth $153,790 and 4 call contracts totaling $160,163. This flow suggests optimism about the company’s near-term outlook despite broader market uncertainties.

Microchip Technology ($MCHP) stood out with a clear bearish undertone. The large sums involved suggest that institutional investors may be bracing for a downturn. This unusual activity underscores the possibility that insiders or large-scale traders foresee upcoming challenges for the company.

Micron Technology ($MU) exhibited substantial options activity, with 56 trades deviating from the norm. A bearish sentiment prevailed, with 48% of trades reflecting negative expectations, while 35% were bullish. Notably, 22 put contracts totaled $1,387,315, while 34 calls reached $4,041,232. This imbalance suggests that while some are betting on upside, the larger sentiment leans toward caution.

New Fortress Energy ($NFE) showed a pronounced bearish bias. Of the 10 notable trades, 50% were bearish, while only 20% were bullish. Investors executed 7 put contracts valued at $1,334,213 and 3 call contracts totaling $107,217. Such lopsided activity suggests significant caution regarding the company’s future performance.

ONEOK ($OKE) revealed balanced sentiment with an even split—50% of the trades were bullish, and 50% were bearish. Investors placed 6 put contracts worth $376,050 and 2 calls valued at $99,545. This neutral stance suggests uncertainty, with major players preparing for movement in either direction.

SL Green Realty ($SLG) displayed strong bearish sentiment. Among 12 unusual trades, 50% were bearish while only 25% showed bullish expectations. Investors purchased 8 puts amounting to $1,957,310 and 4 calls valued at $252,200. The heavy put volume implies that market insiders expect downside risks for the real estate player.

Thermo Fisher Scientific ($TMO) recorded 14 unusual options trades with a modest bullish tilt—42% of trades leaned bullish, while 35% were bearish. The distribution included 7 puts worth $416,443 and 7 calls totaling $327,162. This balanced activity suggests a tug-of-war between optimism and caution.

Williams-Sonoma ($WSM) attracted intense bearish attention. Of the 43 unusual trades, 53% reflected bearish sentiment compared to 27% bullish. Investors executed 40 put contracts worth $3,083,132 while only 3 calls totaled $108,806. This sharp bearish skew indicates that major players anticipate potential downside risks.