On [Today’s Date], significant options trading activity was reported for three companies in the S&P 500 index. Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) recorded a total of 28,191 contracts traded, equivalent to approximately 2.8 million underlying shares, which is 194% of its average daily trading volume of 1.5 million shares. A noteworthy focus was on the $240 strike call option expiring on January 16, 2026, with 14,017 contracts traded.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (VRTX) saw a trading volume of 15,083 contracts, representing about 1.5 million underlying shares, amounting to 128.9% of its average daily trading volume of 1.2 million shares. High volume was noted for the $390 strike put option expiring on August 08, 2025, with 859 contracts traded.
Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) reported 13,929 contracts traded, approximately 1.4 million underlying shares, which is 48.1% of its average daily trading volume of 2.9 million shares. The $56 strike call option expiring on August 15, 2025, saw 5,299 contracts traded.
