Jefferies Group Inc. (JEF) is experiencing significant trading activity today, with a total of 32,065 contracts exchanged, translating to approximately 3.2 million shares, or 95.8% of its monthly average volume of 3.3 million shares. Notably, the $55 strike call option expiring June 18, 2026, has seen an especially high volume of 13,750 contracts.
Newmont Corp (NEM) also shows remarkable options trading, with 96,518 contracts traded, representing about 9.7 million underlying shares, which is 94.7% of its average monthly volume of 10.2 million shares. The $62.50 strike call option with an expiration date of March 20, 2026, has recorded 11,726 contracts traded so far.
Additionally, Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (AAOI) reports 49,738 contracts traded today, about 5 million shares or 80% of its average daily volume of 6.2 million shares. The $115 strike call option expiring March 6, 2026, has 5,023 contracts traded.
