Today Unusual Stock Options Activity

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•  05 Jan 2026
 

•   ARWR  
   
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•   BA  
   
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•   CORZ  
   
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•   CSCO  
   
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•   LRCX  
   
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Unusual options activity often acts as an early signal of institutional intent, offering traders a glimpse into where capital is quietly positioning. Here are the names where options flow diverged from normal patterns, suggesting rising expectations for volatility or directional moves.

$ARWR Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals triggered notable bearish unusual options activity, with multiple large trades clustering on the downside. This type of positioning often reflects hedging or speculative pressure ahead of biotech-specific catalysts, where traders anticipate sharper-than-usual price movement rather than slow trends.

$AVAV AeroVironment attracted attention as deep-pocketed traders adopted a more aggressive options stance. When capital flows into options rather than equity, it often signals expectations for an accelerated move tied to defense spending narratives or contract-related developments.

$BA Boeing saw heavy and clearly defined unusual options flow, skewing bearish. Institutional traders frequently use options here to manage headline risk, and the size of activity suggests growing concern about near-term uncertainty rather than long-term fundamentals.

$CORZ Core Scientific experienced a surge in bullish-leaning options trades, hinting at renewed confidence among sophisticated players. In crypto-linked equities, this kind of activity often points to volatility bets as much as directional conviction, especially during shifting sentiment cycles.

$CSCO Cisco Systems registered bearish options positioning from large investors, a sign of caution in a traditionally defensive tech name. Such flow often appears ahead of earnings or macro-driven sector rotations, where traders seek downside protection or tactical exposure.

$LRCX Lam Research saw constructive options activity, signaling optimism around semiconductor equipment demand. Options traders tend to move early when sensing inflection points in the chip cycle, making this flow especially relevant for short- to medium-term setups.

$ON ON Semiconductor continued to light up the options tape with repeated unusual trades. Persistent activity like this often reflects building institutional conviction, suggesting traders are positioning ahead of a meaningful price expansion rather than a minor fluctuation.

$QBTS D-Wave Quantum drew bearish options interest from deep-pocketed players, a notable signal in a speculative name. Options flow here often reflects skepticism about near-term execution or valuation, particularly when enthusiasm cools after prior momentum runs.

$RIVN Rivian Automotive saw an elevated number of unusual options trades, with whales leaning decisively bearish. When activity reaches this scale, it typically signals expectations for heightened volatility tied to margins, production targets, or competitive pressures.

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