Significant Options Trading Activity in PACS, Alcoa, and DocuSign Today, among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, PACS Group Inc (Symbol: PACS) experienced remarkable options trading. A total of 3,007 contracts have changed hands, equivalent to approximately 300,700 underlying shares. This figure represents about 57.3% of PACS’s average daily trading volume of 525,110 shares over the past month. A prominent portion of this volume included the $15 strike call option expiring on March 21, 2025, with 1,542 contracts traded today, accounting for around 154,200 underlying shares of PACS. The chart below illustrates PACS’s trailing twelve-month trading history, with … Read more

March 12, 2025

Significant Midweek Options Trading: SEI, VST, CVNA Insights

Ron Finklestien

Significant Options Activity in Russell 3000 Components Today Today, options trading is notable among the Russell 3000 index components, particularly for Solaris Energy Infrastructure Inc (Symbol: SEI). A total of 10,435 contracts have been traded today, equating to roughly 1.0 million underlying shares. This volume represents 71% of SEI’s daily average of 1.5 million shares over the past month. Significant activity centered on the $30 strike call option set to expire on March 21, 2025, with 3,500 contracts trading, which corresponds to approximately 350,000 underlying shares of SEI. The following chart depicts SEI’s trailing twelve-month trading history, with the highlighted … Read more

March 12, 2025

“VONV Sees Surge in Seller Activity”

Ron Finklestien

Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF Hits Oversold Territory On Wednesday, trading reports indicated that shares of the Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF (Symbol: VONV) dropped into oversold territory, with prices as low as $80.55 per share. This determination is made using the Relative Strength Index (RSI), a technical analysis tool that measures momentum on a scale from zero to 100. A stock is classified as oversold when its RSI falls below 30. For the Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF, the RSI reading currently stands at 29.8. Comparatively, the S&P 500’s RSI is slightly lower at 29.7. This suggests that the … Read more

March 12, 2025

“Midweek Market Highlights: Key Performers in Energy, Tech, and Communications”

Ron Finklestien

Energy Stocks Lead Market Gains in Wednesday Trading On Wednesday afternoon, energy stocks emerged as the best-performing sector, rising by 1.4%. Among the notable contributors, Targa Resources Corp (Symbol: TRGP) and Williams Cos Inc (Symbol: WMB) showcased robust gains of 3.5% and 3.1%, respectively. An ETF tracking this sector, the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (Symbol: XLE), increased by 1.1% today and has risen 3.10% year-to-date. Targa Resources Corp has recorded a year-to-date gain of 5.46%, while Williams Cos Inc has risen 4.67% in the same timeframe. Together, TRGP and WMB account for roughly 7.5% of XLE’s underlying holdings. The … Read more

March 12, 2025

“Analyzing Kimberly-Clark’s Performance Against the Consumer Defensive Sector”

Ron Finklestien

Kimberly-Clark’s Strong Market Position Amidst Analyst Caution Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB), with a market cap of $47.8 billion, stands as a leading manufacturer and marketer of personal care and hygiene products. The company operates through three main segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and K-C Professional. Its notable brands include Huggies, Kotex, Depend, Kleenex, Scott, and Cottonelle, which serve both consumer and professional markets As a “large-cap” stock, Kimberly-Clark’s valuation exceeds $10 billion. Located in Dallas, Texas, it markets its products globally through various distribution channels, including supermarkets, mass merchandisers, drugstores, e-commerce platforms, and institutional outlets. Active Investor: FREE newsletter going behind … Read more

March 12, 2025

PFF Surpasses Key Technical Benchmark

Ron Finklestien

PFF Shares Hit Oversold Status Amid Market Fluctuations On Wednesday, shares of the iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (Symbol: PFF) dipped into oversold territory, reaching a low of $30.80 per share. The Relative Strength Index (RSI), a momentum indicator that ranges from zero to 100, is used to determine this status. A stock is classified as oversold when its RSI falls below 30. For iShares Preferred and Income Securities, the RSI has measured 29.95. For comparison, the current RSI for the S&P 500 stands at 29.7. A bullish investor might interpret PFF’s RSI reading of 29.95 as an indication … Read more


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