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Options Trade May See More Downside In Merck

Options Trade May See More Downside In Merck

Merck has been dropping for almost a year, and one big option trader may expect further downside. This large transaction was detected yesterday morning in the pharmaceutical giant: Roughly 8,000 May 75 puts were purchased for $1.35. A matching number of May 70 puts...

Earnings From Big Tech Stocks Begin This Week

Earnings From Big Tech Stocks Begin This Week

(Access the webinar slides.) First-quarter earnings season has begun with stocks facing unprecedented uncertainty because of tariffs. Major financials reported first, and attention will soon turn to large growth companies like Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL) and Meta...

Options Alert: Record Volume in Tech Stock

Options Alert: Record Volume in Tech Stock

Teradyne has been plunging for almost a year, and yesterday it had record options volume. A single large transaction accounted for most of the activity in the company, which supplies testing equipment for semiconductors and robotics: Some 29,383 June 70 puts traded...

Options Alert: Traders Look for Comeback in AI Name

Options Alert: Traders Look for Comeback in AI Name

Vertiv was a high-flying AI stock that's down this year, but traders may be looking for a rebound. This large transaction was detected yesterday in the provider of cooling and power systems for data centers: Roughly 20,000 June 95 calls were purchased, mostly for...

Customization is Key: Loading Options Chains and Building Spreads

Customization is Key: Loading Options Chains and Building Spreads

Building options spreads requires precision, not guess work. Learn how OptionStation® Pro may help you tailor strategies with improved accuracy.  OptionStation® Pro, part of TradeStation's award-winning desktop suite, offers a comprehensive platform for options...

Options Alert: Bullish Activity in Food Giant?

Options Alert: Bullish Activity in Food Giant?

Most stocks have been falling, but options traders could be looking for a rally in Kraft Heinz. This unusual activity was detected yesterday in the owner of brands like Oscar Meyer and Jell-O: 13,000 March 33 calls were purchased for $0.68. 13,000 March 31 puts were...

Options Alert: Nvidia Reports Earnings Tonight

Options Alert: Nvidia Reports Earnings Tonight

Nvidia reports earnings this afternoon, which could trigger countless trades across the options market. The AI chip giant is the second-busiest options underlier, trailing only the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). That can help traders position for upside, downside or...