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Thursday’s Noteworthy Option Activity in Market GiantsPeculiar Thursday Option Patterns Unveiled: Amazon, Grainger, and APA


Amazon: A Beast Unleashed

On this spirited trading day, Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) stood out like a roaring lion in a jungle of mundane maneuvers. The colossal trading tally of 641,645 contracts tantalizes the senses, embodying a staggering 64.2 million underlying shares. This frenzied activity represents a bold 140.8% surge above AMZN’s typical daily trading volume over the past month.

A particular frenzy was observed in the $190 strike call option set to expire on May 10, 2024. A whopping 77,313 contracts danced across the trading floor today, symbolizing an exuberant 7.7 million underlying shares of AMZN. The chart of AMZN’s trailing twelve months echoes the fervor, with the $190 strike shining like a beacon in orange hues.

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Grainger: A Ripple in the Pond

Meanwhile, W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW) made its mark with 3,748 options contracts, portraying a mosaic of approximately 374,800 underlying shares or roughly 139.5% of its average daily trading volume over the preceding month – a subtle splash on the trading canvas.

A surge of energy was detected in the $740 strike call option expiring on May 17, 2024. With 480 contracts swirling in the air, equivalent to 48,000 underlying shares of GWW, the stock’s chart reveals a tale of volatility, with the $740 strike standing out like a vivid stroke of orange paint.

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APA: A Game of Shadows

In a shadowy move today, APA Corp (APA) waltzed mysteriously with 55,463 options contracts in hand. These represented an enigmatic 5.5 million underlying shares or about 85.1% of APA’s usual daily trading volume over the past month – a subtle yet intriguing play on the trading stage.

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A dark tango was observed in the $31 strike put option set to expire on May 10, 2024. With 26,359 contracts whispering secrets, equivalent to approximately 2.6 million underlying shares of APA, the stock’s chart unravels a cryptic mystique, with the $31 strike looming darkly in orange dominance.

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For an exploration of the varied expirations of AMZN options, GWW options, or APA options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.

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