Thursday’s Explosive Option Trading in Focus: AON, QCOM, YELP

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AON: A Dive into the Option Activity

The trading floor is abuzz with activity surrounding Aon plc (Symbol: AON) today. A total of 3,366 contracts have changed hands, equivalent to around 336,600 underlying shares. This surge represents 41.5% of AON’s average daily trading volume for the past month. Of particular interest is the $300 strike put option expiring on April 19, 2024. A staggering 1,130 contracts have already traded, embodying about 113,000 AON shares. The market seems to be zeroing in on AON today, with the $300 strike glowing bright orange on the historical trading chart.

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QCOM: The Dynamics of Option Trading

Not to be outdone, Qualcomm Inc (Symbol: QCOM) is experiencing a whirlwind in options trading. A whopping 33,862 contracts have been exchanged today, amounting to approximately 3.4 million underlying shares. This surge makes up 41.3% of QCOM’s average daily trading volume over the past month. The $177.50 strike call option expiring on April 05, 2024, is creating waves, with 3,133 contracts traded, representing around 313,300 QCOM shares. The spotlight shines on QCOM, with the $177.50 strike highlighted in vibrant orange on the historical chart.

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YELP: A Symphony of Option Volume

Yelp Inc (Symbol: YELP) is not one to miss out on the action. Option trading volume stands at 3,220 contracts today, equivalent to about 322,000 underlying shares or 41.2% of YELP’s average daily trading volume over the past month. The $43 strike call option expiring on April 19, 2024, is a hot commodity, with 3,014 contracts exchanging hands, representing roughly 301,400 YELP shares. The historical trading chart for YELP proudly displays the $43 strike in a captivating shade of orange.

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