Among the Russell 3000 index components, Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (PANL) reported remarkable options trading volume on [date not provided], with 10,755 contracts traded, equivalent to approximately 1.1 million shares traded, or 369.2% of its average daily volume of 291,320 shares. The $7.50 strike call option expiring on February 20, 2026, saw significant activity, comprising 4,637 contracts, representing about 463,700 shares.
Unifirst Corp (UNF) experienced a trading volume of 5,382 contracts, representing around 538,200 shares, which is 208.7% of its average daily volume of 257,925 shares. The $170 strike put option, with 2,504 contracts traded, accounted for approximately 250,400 shares.
Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) noted particularly high activity with 46,167 contracts traded, corresponding to about 4.6 million underlying shares, or 175.8% of its average daily volume of 2.6 million shares. The $45 strike call option expiring on September 18, 2026, contributed heavily to this total, with 40,013 contracts traded, representing roughly 4.0 million shares.
