Increased Options Trading Activity in eBay, Exxon, and Constellation Energy

Today’s options trading volume within the S&P 500 index showed significant activity, particularly in eBay Inc. (Symbol: EBAY). A total of 25,197 contracts have exchanged hands, representing approximately 2.5 million underlying shares. This volume accounts for around 44.3% of EBAY’s average daily trading volume over the past month, which stands at 5.7 million shares. Notably, the $74 strike call option expiring on March 14, 2025, demonstrated especially high interest, with 12,934 contracts trading today, equating to about 1.3 million underlying shares of EBAY. Below is a chart illustrating EBAY’s trailing twelve-month trading history, with the $74 strike highlighted in orange:

Exxon Mobil Corp (Symbol: XOM) also recorded a substantial options volume of 68,949 contracts thus far today. This represents about 6.9 million underlying shares and corresponds to a notable 43.3% of XOM’s average daily trading volume over the past month, which is 15.9 million shares. The $110 strike call option expiring on March 21, 2025, has attracted particular attention, with 10,991 contracts trading today, translating to approximately 1.1 million underlying shares of XOM. The following chart displays XOM’s trailing twelve-month trading history, with the $110 strike highlighted in orange:

In addition, Constellation Energy Corp (Symbol: CEG) options demonstrated considerable volume, with 18,378 contracts traded today. This equates to roughly 1.8 million underlying shares, representing a significant 42.4% of CEG’s average daily trading volume over the past month of 4.3 million shares. The $180 strike put option expiring on March 21, 2025, experienced heightened activity, with 3,179 contracts trading today, reflecting around 317,900 underlying shares of CEG. Below is a chart showing CEG’s trailing twelve-month trading history, with the $180 strike highlighted in orange:

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