We saw more choppy price action as stocks edged higher Thursday on a new batch of earnings results and economic data.
Fourth-quarter U.S. GDP figures came in above expectations despite stiff headwinds from inflation and rising interest rates, giving markets a welcomed boost — especially for tech names.
The mix of headlines and volatility was a potent combination for options traders with names like Salesforce seeing fast-moving order flow.
Shares jumped as much as 4% on the day as news broke the software company is looking to add new members to its board of directors.
Less than 15 minutes into Tuesday’s open, my scanners spotted one deep-pocketed call buyer sweep up more than 10,000 contracts of the Feb. 10 expiration, $170 strike calls for about $1.3 million in premium!
Of course, that’s not the only name lighting up Thursday’s tape…
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- Salesforce Inc. (NYSE: CRM): Feb. 3, $160 CALL.
- CSX Corp. (Nasdaq: CSX): Jan. 19, 2024, $35 CALL.
- Kellogg Co. (NYSE: K): Jan. 19, 2024, $70 CALL
- Mondelez International Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ)): Jan. 19, 2024, $67.50 CALL
- Teck Resources Ltd. (NYSE: TECK): Feb. 24, $44 CALL.
- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE): Feb. 3, $43 PUT.
- SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWR): Feb 17, $14 PUT
- Array Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: ARRY): Feb 17, $20 PUT
Check out my short video as I break down the day’s most unusual options order flow in no time flat!
Blitz Daily With Lance Ippolitto
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