Today’s options trading activity within the Russell 3000 index highlights significant movements in several companies, particularly Quest Diagnostics, Inc. (Symbol: DGX). So far, a total of 4,955 contracts have traded, equivalent to approximately 495,500 underlying shares, as each contract represents 100 shares. This activity accounts for 43.6% of DGX’s average daily trading volume, which is 1.1 million shares over the past month. A considerable portion of this volume is attributed to the $160 strike put option expiring on March 21, 2025. Specifically, 2,042 contracts have traded today, representing about 204,200 underlying shares of DGX. Below is a chart illustrating DGX’s trailing twelve months of trading history, with the $160 strike highlighted in orange:

Similarly, GEO Group Inc (Symbol: GEO) is experiencing robust options trading, with a total of 11,988 contracts trading thus far today. This volume corresponds to approximately 1.2 million underlying shares, which is about 43.5% of GEO’s average daily trading volume of 2.8 million shares over the past month. Notably, the $27 strike call option expiring on September 19, 2025, has seen elevated interest, with 3,661 contracts traded today, representing around 366,100 underlying shares. The following chart depicts GEO’s trading history over the past twelve months, highlighting the $27 strike:

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Symbol: TTWO) has also seen significant options activity, with a trading volume of 8,811 contracts today. This volume translates to approximately 881,100 underlying shares, representing about 43.4% of TTWO’s average daily trading volume of 2.0 million shares over the last month. High interest has been recorded for the $225 strike call option expiring on March 21, 2025, where 3,247 contracts have been traded today, equating to approximately 324,700 underlying shares. The following chart showcases TTWO’s trailing twelve months of trading activity, with the $225 strike highlighted in orange:

For additional options expirations related to DGX, GEO, or TTWO, please refer to StockOptionsChannel.com.

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