Surge in Options Trading: Dominos, Target, and Deere Stand Out

Dominos Pizza Hits Record Trading Volume

Among the components of the S&P 500 index, Dominos Pizza Inc. (Symbol: DPZ) captured attention today with significant options trading. A total of 5,864 contracts were traded, equating to approximately 586,400 underlying shares. This figure exceeds DPZ’s average daily trading volume of 577,480 shares by about 101.5%. Notably, the $380 strike put option set to expire on December 20, 2024, traded 1,405 contracts, reflecting around 140,500 shares of DPZ. Below is a chart that illustrates DPZ’s trading history over the past twelve months, with the $380 strike option highlighted in orange:

Target Corp Sees Robust Activity in Options Market

Target Corp (Symbol: TGT) also reported strong options activity today, with 33,077 contracts changing hands. This represents around 3.3 million underlying shares, which amounts to about 89.6% of TGT’s average daily trading volume of 3.7 million shares for the past month. The $155 strike call option expiring on November 22, 2024, was particularly active, with 2,515 contracts traded, representing approximately 251,500 shares of TGT. Below is a chart showing TGT’s trading history for the last twelve months, highlighting the $155 strike option in orange:

Deere & Co. Experiences Increased Options Volume

Deere & Co. (Symbol: DE) reported a trading volume of 7,463 contracts, which equals about 746,300 underlying shares. This represents approximately 72% of DE’s average daily trading volume of 1.0 million shares over the past month. The $450 strike call option expiring on December 20, 2024, showcased strong activity as well, with 2,688 contracts traded today, corresponding to around 268,800 DE shares. Below is the chart reflecting DE’s trading trends over the last twelve months, with the $450 strike highlighted in orange:

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