Surge in Options Trading for Neurocrine, Axcelis, and Edgewise

Major Activity in Neurocrine Biosciences Calls

Among the key constituents of the Russell 3000 index today, notable options trading is occurring in Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Symbol: NBIX). So far, 9,045 contracts have been traded, which translates to about 904,500 underlying shares. This figure represents 66.5% of NBIX’s average daily trading volume of 1.4 million shares over the past month. The $120 strike call option set to expire on May 16, 2025, has particularly captured attention, with 8,481 contracts trading today, equating to 848,100 underlying shares of NBIX. Below is a chart displaying NBIX’s trading history for the past twelve months, featuring the $120 strike highlighted in orange:

Axcelis Technologies Sees Strong Options Volume

Turning to Axcelis Technologies Inc (Symbol: ACLS), options are reflecting a trading volume of 3,657 contracts today, representing around 365,700 underlying shares. This accounts for 64.1% of ACLS’s average daily volume over the past month, which is 570,105 shares. A significant volume was noted for the $75 strike call option set to expire on February 21, 2025, where 431 contracts have traded, indicating approximately 43,100 underlying shares of ACLS. Below is the trading history chart for ACLS over the last twelve months, with the $75 strike highlighted in orange:

Edgewise Therapeutics Options Show High Activity

In addition, Edgewise Therapeutics Inc (Symbol: EWTX) options have recorded a trading volume of 6,025 contracts so far today, translating to about 602,500 underlying shares. This volume constitutes 61.2% of EWTX’s average daily trading volume over the past month of 983,845 shares. A noteworthy volume was seen in the $25 strike call option expiring on February 21, 2025, with 3,000 contracts trading today, equating to approximately 300,000 underlying shares of EWTX. Below is a chart illustrating EWTX’s trading history for the past twelve months, with the $25 strike highlighted in orange:

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