Surge in Options Trading for Boeing, Target, and Cencora

Today, the S&P 500 index is seeing significant trading activity in options related to Boeing Co. (Symbol: BA), Target Corp (Symbol: TGT), and Cencora Inc (Symbol: COR). Let’s delve into the numbers.

Boeing Co. Options See Substantial Trading Volume

Boeing has recorded a remarkable options trading volume today with 62,864 contracts exchanged. This figure translates to around 6.3 million underlying shares, representing about 78.9% of BA’s average daily trading volume of 8.0 million shares over the last month. A notable spike occurred for the $200 strike call option that expires on February 21, 2025, where 5,421 contracts have traded today, corresponding to roughly 542,100 underlying shares of BA. Below is a chart illustrating BA’s trailing twelve-month trading history, with the $200 strike marked in orange:

Target Corp Options Experience Increased Activity

Target Corp’s options have also been active, with a trading volume reaching 34,877 contracts today. This accounts for approximately 3.5 million underlying shares, equating to 68.3% of TGT’s average daily trading volume of 5.1 million shares over the previous month. The $140 strike call option, set to expire on February 14, 2025, stands out with 3,898 contracts traded today, amounting to about 389,800 underlying shares of TGT. The chart below highlights TGT’s twelve-month trading history, illustrating the $140 strike in orange:

Cencora Inc Options Show Significant Volume

Cencora Inc has also seen vibrant options trading, with 9,474 contracts traded so far today, which represents approximately 947,400 underlying shares, or about 67% of COR’s average daily trading volume of 1.4 million shares. A highlight today is the $220 strike put option expiring on January 16, 2026, with 9,002 contracts exchanged, corresponding to around 900,200 underlying shares of COR. Please see the chart below for COR’s trailing twelve-month trading history, featuring the $220 strike in orange:

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