Among the components of the Russell 3000 index, New York Times Co. (NYSE: NYT) reported a significant options trading volume today, with 20,914 contracts exchanged, representing about 2.1 million underlying shares—130.5% of its average daily volume of 1.6 million over the past month. The $67.50 strike call option expiring on August 21, 2026, accounted for 4,626 contracts or 462,600 underlying shares.
Celanese Corp (NYSE: CE) also experienced notable options activity, seeing 22,375 contracts traded, equating to approximately 2.2 million underlying shares—120.3% of its average daily volume of 1.9 million. The $45 strike call option expiring on September 18, 2026, generated high interest with 10,122 contracts traded, representing about 1.0 million shares.
Pediatrix Medical Group Inc. (NYSE: MD) recorded an options volume of 8,330 contracts, equivalent to around 833,000 shares, or 107.3% of its average daily trading volume of 776,465. The $30 strike call option expiring on August 21, 2026, saw 8,273 contracts traded, representing approximately 827,300 underlying shares.
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