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Unusual In-the-Money Put Options Trades in Amazon Stock Show Investors Bullish

A Barchart report today shows a huge, unusual volume of in-the-money (ITM) put options in Amazon stock. That implies that some institutional investors are happy to set a buy-in price for AMZN stock.

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Unusual Put Options in Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Show Investors are Bullish

An unusually large in-the-money (ITM) put option tranche expiring over the next month in Taiwan Semiconductor shows investors are still bullish on TSM stock.

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Unusual Options Activity Hints That a Big Fish Is Rolling Covered Calls on Shopify Stock

One of Shopify’s unusually active call options yesterday had a Vol/OI ratio of 335.96, nearly double the second-highest. A closer look suggests that a big fish was rolling Covered Calls on the e-commerce platform’s stock.

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Marvell Technology Stock Surges on Nvidia Investment, Sparking Huge Unusual Options Trades

Nvidia Inc.'s $2 billion investment in Marvell Technology and management's recent earnings guidance have pushed MRVL stock higher. That's led to huge, unusual in-the-money put options trading - a bullish signal.

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Follow the Footprints: 3 Stocks with Unusual Options Activity That You Can’t Ignore

On a day when nothing worked for investors, yesterday’s unusual options activity had plenty of variety, especially in the top three. Here’s how investors might have played each of the stock's and their options.

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Option Plays in Palantir Stock Are Doing Well as PLTR Rises

A risk-averse investor can short out-of-the-money (OTM) PLTR put options as Palantir stock rises. This gives 3% one-month yields at 8% lower strikes. Also, buying in-the-money (ITM) calls using put income is a great play.

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Domino's Pizza Stock Still Looks Cheap - The Best DPZ Stock and Options Plays Here for Value Investors

Shorting out-of-the-money (OTM) DPZ puts in one-month expiry periods works well here. Also, buying in-the-money (ITM) calls 6 months out, financed with OTM puts, is another great play.

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If the Worst Is Over, NASDAQ Inc Stock May Be a Bargain - What's the Best NDAQ Play Now?

The worst of the war-related market turmoil may be over. Setting a buy-in target for Nasdaq, Inc. stock may be worthwhile. One play is to short OTM NDAQ puts for one-month expiry. Another is to buy ITM calls.

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Unusual Options Activity Suggests the Smart Money Is Bullish About Rio Tinto Stock Despite Glencore Deal Collapse

Rio Tinto’s options volume was 17 times its 30-day average on Thursday. At the same time, the big news was the company’s announcement that it was ending its pursuit of Glencore. While the news might seem disappointing, its unusual options activity suggests otherwise.

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Nvidia Stock May Be Oversold - What is the Best NVDA Play?

Nvidia, Inc. stock may be deeply oversold after its earnings release. It could be worth over 50% more, using an FCF valuation. Two plays: sell short OTM one-month puts for a 3% yield; buy ITM calls six months out.

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Buying In-the-Money Palantir Calls Looks Attractive Here for Value Buyers

Long-term PLTR investors can afford to buy cheap in-the-money (ITM) PLTR call options six months away by selling short PLTR put options. This article shows one play that looks especially attractive.

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Analysts See Domino's Pizza Stock As Too Cheap Ahead of Earnings Next Week

Domino's stock is at a one-year low ahead of full-year earnings due out next week. One play is to sell short out-of-the-money (OTM) put options with a one-month expiry. It has a 2% yield for a 5% lower strike price.

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Cisco Systems Reports Lower Free Cash Flow - But, Is CSCO Stock a Buy Here?

Cisco Systems reported positive free cash flow (FCF) in the latest quarter, albeit lower than last year. Nevertheless, its FCF margin is still strong, and management provided higher guidance. Analysts' target prices for CSCO stock are higher.

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Exxon Mobil’s Options Heat Up—31 Unusually Active Contracts Signal Key Trading Setups

Not only did Exxon Mobil have the fourth-highest Vol/OI ratio from yesterday’s unusual options activity, but it also had 31 of the top 100. There are many bets at play here. Here are three possible strategies to profit.

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Shorting Microsoft Puts Looks Very Attractive to Value Investors in MSFT Stock

I recently wrote why Microsoft stock looks cheap here, despite the market's concerns. My price target is $522, or 23% higher over the next year. One play for value investors is to sell short put options.

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3 Stocks to Buy After Nancy Pelosi’s $69 Million Tech Reshuffle

Nancy Pelosi just reshuffled her tech holdings. The moves Pelosi made in these three stocks are worth taking a look at.

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Raytheon's Strong Free Cash Flow and FCF Margin Could Push RTX Stock Higher

Raytheon reported strong free cash flow (FCF) for Q4 and the full year. Moreover, it projected strong FCF for 2026. Based on this, RTX could be worth 10% more. Buying long-dated call options could work for investors.

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How to Make a 2.0% Income Yield in GOOGL Stock Over the Next Month

Alphabet, Inc. is set to announce earnings early next month. Whether GOOGL stock rises or stays flat, investors can make a 2.0% income yield by shorting one-month out-of-the-money put options.

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Apple is an Analyst Favorite, But AAPL Stock Has Been Flat - Shorting Puts Is the Best Play

Shorting out-of-the-money (OTM) put options in Apple stock has clearly been the best play, as AAPL has been trading in a range over the last month. Their price target is over 5% higher, but my price target is $325, 19% above today's price.

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A Less-Costly Way to Buy Costco to Gain Leveraged Upside in COST Stock

Yesterday's Barchart article on Costco showed that COST stock is cheap. Today's article illustrates an interesting strategy: short one-month out-of-the-money COST puts and calls to pay for longer-dated in-the-money COST calls.

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ConocoPhillips Stock Still Looks 18% Undervalued - How to Play COP Stock?

ConocoPhillips stock has a 3.6% annual yield and could be up to 18% undervalued. Another play here is to sell short out-of-the-money puts as an income play. For example, 5% OTM COP puts have a 1% monthly yield.

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PayPal's Strong Free Cash Flow and Margins Could Push PYPL +17% Stock Higher

PayPal has filed to start a bank to enhance its lending capabilities. This will serve to boost its strong free cash flow and FCF margins. That could push PYPL stock over 17% higher over the next year, as it has been drifting.

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How to Make a 1.77% 1-Month Yield in GOOGL Stock - It Still Looks Undervalued

Out-of-the-money (OTM) GOOGL put options can provide short sellers a 1.77% one-month yield. Moreover, GOOGL stock has +32% upside based on an FCF-based target. Buying in-the-money calls is another play.

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McDonald's Stock Looks Cheap - Analysts Are Lovin' MCD and Raising Their PTs

Analysts have been raising their price targets (PTs) for McDonald's stock (MCD) over the last month. Meanwhile, my price target remains 19% higher at $370. Shorting out-of-the-money puts and calls works here.

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Chevron's Latest 5-Yr Plan Implies a Major Dividend Hike - CXX Stock Looks Cheap

Chevron's Nov. 12 Investor Day outlined a cash flow plan that implies a potentially sizable dividend hike. It has averaged 7% over the 25 years, beating rivals. Even with a 5% hike in January, CVX stock looks undervalued.

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