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•  15 Jan 2026
 

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$COP ConocoPhillips has seen a surge in unusual options activity as market whales make notable moves. Our analysis detected 18 trades suggesting that high-net-worth investors are taking an aggressive stance. The stock remains in an uptrend, signaling that options market sentiment could be a leading indicator for further momentum in energy plays.

$HD Home Depot is attracting attention from major players, with 20 unusual trades recorded. Interestingly, 50% of participants are showing bullish interest while none are betting bearish. The stock moving sideways overall, highlighting a measured optimism among institutional options traders.

$IBM is experiencing a distinctive pattern in its options market, with 12 unusual trades. The sentiment is split, with roughly 41% showing bullish and 41% bearish positions. IBM sideways trends, suggesting options traders are hedging against potential volatility rather than betting on strong directional moves.

$INSM Insmed has drawn attention due to significant put activity, with deep-pocketed investors taking a predominantly bearish stance. The options data shows 75% of the positions are bearish, reflecting cautious sentiment on this biotech stock. Insmed currently continues its downtrend, but the wide target price range of $32–$200 indicates that traders expect large potential swings.

$LITE Lumentum Holdings shows unusual options activity today, with major investors taking noticeable stances. While the details of each trade vary, the retail market should watch closely. LITE moving sideways, suggesting that options activity may signal a potential breakout or consolidation phase for traders to monitor.

$MA Mastercard stands out with repeated unusual options trades pointing to a bearish consensus. Across multiple trades, 55–58% of positions are bearish with a mix of puts and calls totaling over $1.6M in value. This reflects cautious sentiment from market whales, highlighting potential hedging strategies rather than aggressive bullish bets.

$QCOM Qualcomm is seeing heightened options activity, with 35 unusual trades signaling strong bearish interest. Currently trading sideways, the stock options market suggests that investors are positioning defensively ahead of any potential catalysts, making it a key ticker to watch for near-term sentiment shifts.

$UNH UnitedHealth Group’s options market shows that high-rolling investors are taking a bearish stance, despite the stock climbing in an uptrend. This divergence between price action and options sentiment may indicate hedging activity or positioning for possible short-term volatility, making it a notable case for traders tracking institutional behavior.

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