Unusual Option Activity – BKNG, MSFT, COST Friday’s Surprising Option Trends: Booking Holdings, Microsoft, and Costco

Investors are abuzz with the peculiar option trading activity seen today among components of the Russell 3000 index. Notably, Booking Holdings Inc (Symbol: BKNG) has witnessed a staggering volume of 5,611 contracts traded, equivalent to around 561,100 underlying shares. This figure amounts to an eye-popping …

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Big Volatility: NFLX, CMG, META Option Surge Noteworthy Friday Option Activity: NFLX, CMG, META

Today, there is a stock market tempest brewing around Netflix Inc (Symbol: NFLX), as the trading floor is buzzing with an extraordinary volume of 225,864 contracts, representing about 22.6 million underlying shares – a staggering 547.8% above their average monthly trading volume. The $500 strike …

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Exploring Optimistic Options For December 20th Exploring Optimistic Options For December 20th

Today, a new set of options for December 20th expiration began trading for investors in Ford Motor Co. (Symbol: F). With 343 days until expiration, these new contracts offer potential opportunities for sellers of puts or calls to achieve a higher premium than would be …

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Analysis of Alibaba Group The Alibaba Stock Plunge of 2023: A Struggle for Survival

Alibaba (NYSE: BABA), the Chinese e-commerce giant, faced severe challenges in 2023. The expected revival of the Chinese economy failed to materialize and the company continued to lose market share to PDD Holdings. Additionally, its plan to spin off non-core businesses encountered setbacks due to …

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The Resilience of Jeff Bezos and Amazon Through the Dot-Com Bubble 60th Birthday of Jeff Bezos: A Look Back at Amazon’s Journey

On the occasion of his 60th birthday, Jeff Bezos, the second-richest person in the world with a net worth of $180 billion, is celebrated for his remarkable journey. His brainchild, Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), born in 1994 as a humble online bookstore in a garage in …

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Flexsteel Industries Surges in Pre-Market Trading As U.S. Stock Futures Remain Mixed

U.S. stock futures were a mix of red and green this morning, with the Dow futures edging up by around 50 points as the market prepared to open on Friday. Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (FLXS) drove a robust surge in today’s pre-market trading following the company’s …

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7 F-Rated Semiconductor Stocks Analysis
Identifying Poor Performers: Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

As we stand on the threshold of a promising year for semiconductor stocks, it is crucial to sift through the flock to identify the underperformers. Just as a farmer must cull weak or sickly animals from his herd to ensure its vitality, investors must trim …

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Ford’s Innovates with Olive Tree Waste and Recycled Plastic for Auto Components Watch: Ford’s Innovates with Olive Tree Waste and Recycled Plastic for Auto Components

Ford’s Eco-Friendly Initiative Amid a growing industry-wide emphasis on sustainability, Ford Motor Company (F) is breaking new ground in environmentally conscious practices. The automotive powerhouse is piloting a project to utilize olive tree waste, combined with recycled plastic, in the production of auto parts. Pioneering …

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Unusual Volume Spikes for iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF Unusual Volume Spikes for iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF

The iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF is experiencing remarkably high trading volume on Thursday afternoon, with over 1.4 million shares changing hands compared to the three-month average volume of about 393,000. The shares of SUSA saw a decrease of approximately 0.4% during the day. …

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Utilities Respond to Inflation Data Utilities React to Slightly Hotter Than Expected Inflation

imaginima/iStock via Getty Images On Thursday, utility companies experienced widespread losses in response to a U.S. inflation report for December that exceeded expectations. The U.S. Labor Department reported that core prices, excluding volatile food and energy prices, rose 3.9% from a year ago. This figure …

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