Options Market Buzz: Boston Scientific, Pfizer, Advanced Micro Devices

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By Ronald Tech

Trading Surge in Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX)

Today in the options market, there was a whirlwind of activity surrounding Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX). With a total of 25,384 contracts traded, equivalent to approximately 2.5 million shares, investors appeared to be stirring up quite the tempest. This uproar accounted for an impressive 59.1% of BSX’s average daily trading volume over the past month, setting a lively stage for the day’s events. Of particular note was the thunderous clamor around the $85 strike call option expiring on November 15, 2024, with 9,696 contracts changing hands, reflecting about 969,600 underlying shares. It’s as if the market theater was overflowing with anticipation, painting the scene in vibrant shades of orange.

Chart Showing BSX Trading History

Surging Interest in Pfizer Inc (PFE)

Turning our attention to Pfizer Inc (PFE), the options market was abuzz with excitement, as 157,180 contracts danced their way through the day. This exuberant flurry represented approximately 15.7 million underlying shares, a substantial 58.6% of PFE’s average daily trading volume over the past month. The scene was set for a grand spectacle, with the $15 strike put option expiring on December 20, 2024, stealing the limelight. A staggering 57,637 contracts traded hands, embodying around 5.8 million underlying shares of PFE. The trading history of PFE reveals a tale of twists and turns, with the $15 strike shining as brightly as the noonday sun.

Chart Showing PFE Trading History

Excitement Soars for Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) emerged as a key player in today’s options market, with 285,012 contracts fluttering about like confetti. This flurry accounted for about 28.5 million underlying shares, a robust 58.4% of AMD’s average daily trading volume over the past month. The $147 strike call option expiring on August 30, 2024, stole the show with 30,931 contracts trading hands, representing approximately 3.1 million underlying shares of AMD. The AMD saga unfolded against a backdrop of charts and numbers, with the $147 strike standing out like a radiant star in the night sky.

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Chart Showing AMD Trading History

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