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Triple-M-Farms -
Allstate (ALL)was one of the top 50 unusually active options on Thursday at 17.45. The Nov. 20 $250 put was one of 16 puts in the top 50, compared to 34 calls. Unsurprisingly, calls outnumbered puts 54% to 46% on the day’s 70.92 million volume, 13.3% higher than the 90-day average. The major indices were largely in bloodbath territory, with the Nasdaq Composite down 2.6% and the S&P 500 down 1.21%. Tech stocks were hit especially hard, marking their worst day since June. Allstate was up 3.2%.
Allstate’s Unusual Options Activity Sets the Stage for an Income-Generating Wheel Strategy
Allstate (ALL) was one of the top 50 unusually active options on Thursday at 17.45. The Nov. 20 $250 put was one of 16 puts in the top 50, compared to 34 calls. Unsurprisingly, calls outnumbered puts 54% to 46% on the day’s 70.92 million volume, 13.3% higher than the 90-day average. The major indices were largely in bloodbath territory, with the Nasdaq Composite down 2.6% and the S&P 500 down 1.21%. Tech stocks were hit especially hard, marking their worst day since June. Allstate was up 3.2%.
Unusual Options Activity: LEAPS Offer Low-Cost Rebound Bets on 2 Beaten-Down Consumer Stocks
McCafe MacDonalds by Stevanovicigor via iStock Wednesday's unusual options activity included 50 call LEAPS (Long-Term Equity Participation Securities) with Vol/OI (volume-to-open-interest) ratios ranging from 21.47 for Uber Technologies' (UBER)Jan. 21/2028 $115 strike to CrowdStrike Holdings' (CRWD)Jan. 19/2029 $300 strike at 1.33. Among the 50 calls, the two that stand out for me are Diageo's (DEO)Jan. 21/2028 $40 call and McDonald's (MCD)Jan. 19/2029 $250 call.
Unusual Options Activity: LEAPS Offer Low-Cost Rebound Bets on 2 Beaten-Down Consumer Stocks
Wednesday’s unusual options activity included 50 call LEAPS (Long-Term Equity Participation Securities) with Vol/OI (volume-to-open-interest) ratios ranging from 21.47 for Uber Technologies’ (UBER) Jan. 21/2028 $115 strike to CrowdStrike Holdings’ (CRWD) Jan. 19/2029 $300 strike at 1.33. Among the 50 calls, the two that stand out for me are Diageo’s (DEO) Jan. 21/2028 $40 call and McDonald’s (MCD) Jan. 19/2029 $250 call.
SilverEdge Cooperative -
Wednesday’s unusual options activity included 50 call LEAPS (Long-Term Equity Participation Securities) with Vol/OI (volume-to-open-interest) ratios ranging from 21.47 for Uber Technologies’ (UBER)Jan. 21/2028 $115 strike to CrowdStrike Holdings’ (CRWD)Jan. 19/2029 $300 strike at 1.33. Among the 50 calls, the two that stand out for me are Diageo’s (DEO)Jan. 21/2028 $40 call and McDonald’s (MCD)Jan. 19/2029 $250 call.
Boston Gin Company -
Among the 359 Nasdaq stocks that hit a new 52-week low on Tuesday was VSE Corp. (VSEC), a Florida-based SMID cap that provides distribution and repair services for the aviation aftermarket. I don’t spend much time in the aerospace arena, so forgive me if the company and its stock aren’t top of mind. VSEC hit a new 52-week low yesterday of $151.40, only the 7th 52-week low in the past 12 months, compared to 25 new 52-week lows over the same period.
You Won’t Get Rich Investing in This Beaten-Down Stock, But You Don’t Need To.
Pile of money with hands by Sergey Nazarov via iStock Among the 359 Nasdaq stocks that hit a new 52-week low on Tuesday was VSE Corp. (VSEC), a Florida-based SMID cap that provides distribution and repair services for the aviation aftermarket. I don't spend much time in the aerospace arena, so forgive me if the company and its stock aren't top of mind.
You Won’t Get Rich Investing in This Beaten-Down Stock, But You Don’t Need To.
Among the 359 Nasdaq stocks that hit a new 52-week low on Tuesday was VSE Corp. (VSEC), a Florida-based SMID cap that provides distribution and repair services for the aviation aftermarket. I don’t spend much time in the aerospace arena, so forgive me if the company and its stock aren’t top of mind. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you. Email is required Email is already registered. Please sign in instead. Start reading
Cleveland-Cliffs Stock Surges, But Long-Term Concerns Loom
Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) was a top bullish price surprise on Monday, up 16.34%. The steel producer is having a moment after delivering stronger Q3 2026 results. If you’re thinking about jumping on the bandwagon, I’ve got several reasons to think twice, chief among them the lack of leadership from its CEO, Lourenço Gonçalves. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you. Email is required Email is already registered. Please sign in instead. Start reading
Cleveland-Cliffs Stock Surges, But Long-Term Concerns Loom
Steel tubes in production plant by ludex2014 via Pixabay Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF)was a top bullish price surprise on Monday, up 16.34%. The steel producer is having a moment after delivering stronger Q3 2026 results. If you're thinking about jumping on the bandwagon, I've got several reasons to think twice, chief among them the lack of leadership from its CEO, Lourenço Gonçalves.
SilverEdge Cooperative -
Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF)was a top bullish price surprise on Monday, up 16.34%. The steel producer is having a moment after delivering stronger Q3 2026 results. If you’re thinking about jumping on the bandwagon, I’ve got several reasons to think twice, chief among them the lack of leadership from its CEO, Lourenço Gonçalves.
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