OptionsZone.com's Unusual Options Trading Activity

Finding a Good Deal -- Fred's Inc. (FRED)

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:00:14 GMT

Options investors are betting positive reports will continue for discount merchandiser, FRED.

It's a Jungle Out There -- Amazon (AMZN)

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:43:39 GMT

An speculative trade signalsa strong negative bias to the market's likely reaction to AMZN's report.

The Light Goes On -- Mirant Corp. (MIR)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:03:06 GMT

It is likely that when earnings are reported, MIR will light up

Diversified Internet Looking Better? -- IAC InterActiveCorp (IACI)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:31:55 GMT

Investors anticipate upward volatility in IACI beyond current expectations.

Russian TV Getting Bad Ratings? -- CTC Media (CTCM)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:34:18 GMT

In front of CTCM's July 29 earnings, options traders are signaling that the stock may be dropping.

Rolling ... Rolling -- Kohl's Corp. (KSS)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:27:12 GMT

Big money options traders are going shopping at KSS ... for puts.

Jack be Quick -- Jack Henry (JKHY)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:54:25 GMT

With JKHY off 25% in the past two months, is there more weakness ahead?

MINI Getting Smaller -- Mobile Mini (MINI)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:07:48 GMT

It appears investors know MINI well and are returning to the well for more profits.

Ingram Micro (IM) -- On a Roll

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:41:12 GMT

Put rollers are likely playing IM's earnings which are expected on July 24.

Aquisition Rumors Send NVIDIA (NVDA) and Zoran (ZRAN) Soaring

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:17:31 GMT

ZRAN's July call buyers are indicating that something may happen soon.

Let's Talk Turkey -- Tyson Foods (TSN)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:31:31 GMT

On the heals of an announcement to partner with an Indian poultry processor, TSN investors are saying something with put writes.

Confluence of Thought -- Short Expedia (EXPE)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:27:09 GMT

Options traders are betting that online travel booking site EXPE is going to run out of fuel.

Put Buyers at These Levels?

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:27:53 GMT

Spend some time doing a little homework this weekend, especially, if you are long GEO, MSM or ATVI.

Coming to a Head -- Headwaters (HW)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:30:28 GMT

HW's call activity that's five times its usual level is worth asking: What's coming to 'Head'waters?

NetGear (NTGR) Going from Reverse to Forward?

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:57:15 GMT

Insider action is hot for DKS ahead of June expirations.

Batteries Better than Oil? - EnerSys (ENS)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:17:30 GMT

How much juice is left in ENS' batteries?

What Goes Up Must Come Down -- Ingram Micro (IM)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:15:34 GMT

Options investors are making a substantial bet today that IM will begin to drop.

How Low Can U.S. Bancorp (USB) Go?

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:14:45 GMT

USB is trading near a 52-week low, but options investors are betting it will go much lower.

It's Time -- Time Warner Telecom (TWTC)

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:05:58 GMT

Time to start checking all the lines to see if there is anything happening at TWTC.

Kicking Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) Through the Uprights

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:14:09 GMT

Insider action is hot for DKS ahead of June expirations.

Checking Out of Health Care REIT (HCN)?

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:45:16 GMT

Is something ailing HCN?

Going Down Smoothly -- Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE)

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:51:33 GMT

Will CCE put buyers drink in profits or simply choke?

Head North -- Northgate Minerals (NXG)

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:38:21 GMT

Is is time to start digging for some NXG gold?

Keeping Up with Pacer Int'l (PACR)

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:03:10 GMT

Investors are getting long PACR via call options but is it just a hedge?

Running the Other Way -- Plexus (PLXS)

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:56:02 GMT

Call buyers have traditionally had high levels of success with PLXS and they're looking to continue the trend.

Max bullishness at Skyworks Solutions (SWKS)?

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:52:35 GMT

Put option trading is skyrocketing in Skyworks (SWKS).

What is a Fair Price for Fair Isaac (FIC)?

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:16:41 GMT

FIC helps companies to get a fair deal, and call option buyers are hoping to have the favor returned.

Is the Writing on the Walls of AvalonBay (AVB)?

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:41:53 GMT

Put option buyers are hitting the scene in real estate investment trust AVB.

We're Watching You -- McAfee (MFE)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:19:23 GMT

Massive call-buying by big-money investors indicates they plan to clean up with MFE.

Ivanhoe Mines (IVN) -- On the Move Again

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:32:05 GMT

Call buying in IVN has been steady for the past several months and is heating up more.

A 'Long' Came a Takeover? -- Long Drugs (LDG)

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:07:56 GMT

Investors are betting on something significant happening for LDG ... and soon.

Digital River (DRIV) Running Faster

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:34:39 GMT

Traders believe DRIV may make an important announcement to take the stock higher in the near term.

To Have and Avnet (AVT)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:22:19 GMT

Options investors are betting on big moves in AVT--but do the bears agree?

How Low Will It Go? -- KeyCorp (KEY)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:58:18 GMT

Put option traders are foreseeing a KEY drop before September.

Tried and True -- Energen Corp. (EGN)

Fri, 30 May 2008 19:04:06 GMT

EGN may not be the hottest stock in the market but it may be one of the best for making money.

Watch TIVO Closely

Fri, 30 May 2008 12:47:39 GMT

TIVO is completing a consolidation that began in mid-2004, and could quickly lead to gains.

Here We Go Again -- Expedia (EXPE)

Thu, 29 May 2008 17:41:30 GMT

Traders believe an upside event for EXPE will occur before June 20 options expiration.

Insurance Buys on Unum Group (UNM)

Wed, 28 May 2008 18:12:28 GMT

Put option buyers are ensuring they're insured against a drop in UNM.

LSI Corp. (LSI) Climbing

Wed, 28 May 2008 13:32:06 GMT

Even with 40% appreciation in LSI, options investors appear to be pressing harder on the accelerator.

Has Energy Crescendoed? -- Plains Exploration & Production (PXP)

Tue, 27 May 2008 18:01:03 GMT

Enthusiasm for PXP's chances of going higher from here is clearly diminished.

Keep on Drinking -- Molson Coors Brewing (TAP)

Fri, 23 May 2008 17:21:45 GMT

Big-money call buyers are returning to the TAP for more options profits.

Party On, Bud -- Anheuser Busch (BUD)

Thu, 22 May 2008 18:11:37 GMT

Investors are bullish amid unsubstantiated rumors that BUD might be an aquisition target.

Follow the Migration to Frontier Oil (FTO)

Wed, 21 May 2008 18:19:16 GMT

FTO's past problems have made it relativley cheap and call option buyers think it's a good buy.

How High Will IO Go? -- Ion Geophysical (IO)

Wed, 21 May 2008 17:26:41 GMT

It's clear that investors don't expect IO to stay flat -- but which direction will it move?

Big Wheels Keep Rolling -- Titan Int'l (TWI)

Tue, 20 May 2008 18:29:41 GMT

TWI's unusual activity almost equals the total call open interest in all expiration dates and strikes.

Nuts Over Health Net (HNT)

Tue, 20 May 2008 18:05:49 GMT

Takeover rumors appear to be the driving investors nuts for HNT.

Red alert at Heinz (HNZ)

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:47:20 GMT

Massive buying in December HNZ puts suggests it could take awhile for the ketchup stock to trickle.

Exposing itself -- Emcore Corp. (EMKR)

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:36:20 GMT

EMKR is down 40% YTD, but call option buyers are emerging en masse.

Is something cooking at Carpenter Tecnology (CRS)?

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:23:39 GMT

Options trading activity is decidedly bullish today in CRS.

Got Gas? -- Energen Corp. (EGN)

Tue, 13 May 2008 20:30:06 GMT

Call option buyers are emerging in big numbers in EGN.

TIBCO kid was a friend of mine -- Tibco Software (TIBX)

Mon, 12 May 2008 19:34:03 GMT

Software company TIBX is showing some strong options buying.

'Aruba, Jamaica, oooh I Wanna Take Ya' -- Aruba Networks (ARUN)

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:34:20 GMT

Making bullish trades in ARUN might be a good idea, but only as a quick trip.

Has the Bear Found Prudential (PRU)?

Fri, 09 May 2008 18:05:56 GMT

Option buyers are betting that there's further news to essentially cut PRU's stock in half.

Another Round -- Molson Coors Brewing (TAP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:59:57 GMT

A bullish call spread in TAP means investors are betting the good times continue will to roll.

Life or Death -- Hill-Rom (HRC)

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:19:24 GMT

It looks like HRC may be getting a dose of its own medicine.

Clouds in the Forecast for Pacific Sunwear? (PSUN)

Wed, 07 May 2008 19:35:30 GMT

Put traders indicate the sun is going down for PSUN.

A Star is Born -- Starent Networks (STAR)

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:22:42 GMT

A rising STAR seems to have become a shooting one!

This Bud's For Your Portfolio -- Anheuser-Busch (BUD)

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:48:14 GMT

Have BUD investors had too much to drink, or is the party on?

Rack 'Em Up -- Rackable Systems (RACK)

Mon, 05 May 2008 18:44:21 GMT

Having recently broken through multiple moving average lines to the upside, this might be a time to place a bet on RACK.

Netease.com (NTES) May Please

Fri, 02 May 2008 18:10:52 GMT

Are bullish NTES buyers betting on earnings or is this a takeout?

'Sad' SAP AG (SAP)

Fri, 02 May 2008 17:56:24 GMT

Our screens show a red tide for SAP as put open interest is soaring.

Bumps in the Road -- Rohm and Hass (ROH)

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:52:33 GMT

Is ROH's bumpy road the road to profits?

Streaking with Bare Escentuals (BARE)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:57:13 GMT

It's hard to take our eyes off BARE, as it may go streaking downward in the near term.

A Slippery Slide: Carbo Ceramics (CRR)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:44:54 GMT

Oil field services company CRR is slipping, per some big-money put buyers.

Is Southern Co. (SO) Going South?

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:28:08 GMT

With earnings scheduled for April 30, SO investors are nervous and buying puts.

Feed Your Appetite for Fat Profits with General Mills (GIS)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:42:46 GMT

GIS doesn't report earnings until late June, so what's behind its mystery upside?

Moody? Who Needs It? -- Moody's Corp. (MCO)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:11:18 GMT

All of MCO's unusually large activity has the same directional flavor -- down.

Insurance on insurance? RenaissanceRe Holdings (RNR)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:01:56 GMT

Put buyers seem 'sure' that insurance/re-insurance provider RNR is dropping.

Is Papa John's (PZZA) Pie Overcooked?

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:59:47 GMT

Trading in PZZA has a bearish flavor -- are inflationary pressures eating away at the fat margins in this great business?

Ivanhoooooooe Mines (IVN) -- Here Come the Gold Prospectors Again

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:25:01 GMT

Enormous bets are being made in IVN, which hasn't shown much sign of life lately.

The Beat Goes On -- St. Jude Medical (STJ)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:39:25 GMT

Options traders are indicating their bullishness about STJ in a big way.

Let's Go Dutch, Not! -- ASML Holding (ASML)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:07:02 GMT

Trading in ASML has us wondering if there is something up to take the stock down.

Plugging the Holes on the HMSY -- HMS Holdings (HMSY)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:18:12 GMT

Traders appear to be preparing a mutiny against further downside in HMSY between now and May 16, options expiration day.

The choice of this expiration cycle -- Pepsi (PEP) puts

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:09:56 GMT

Put options are effervescing in PEP today.

Bustin' Out -- Hercules (HPC)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:10:22 GMT

A Herculean amount of calls traded today in HPC.

Harmonic (HLIT) hits a foul note

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:54:27 GMT

Investors are 'tuning' out HLIT but put buyers think they'll hear the cash register ringing.

A Measure of Control -- Johnson Controls (JCI)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:15:29 GMT

JCI might be one of the better ways to avoid additional earnings risk in your portfolio while riding a blue chip company higher.

Leap to the Gold -- Ivanhoe Mines (IVN)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:34:10 GMT

Given the nature of the options activity today, it feels like IVN may be a takeover target.

Ice, Ice Baby -- Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:25:37 GMT

There have been rumors of a takeout of ICE. Is tomorrow the day we find out?

A Bet Against Methanol -- Methanex Corp (MEOH)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:16:41 GMT

An extraordinary 14,000-plus option contracts traded so far today in MEOH.

Is It Over Yet? -- Financials Up or Down

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:52:59 GMT

Today, there are significant rolling put buyers in LEH, MER, STI and WB.

Fly Higher Than an Eagle -- Petrohawk Energy (HK)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:34:05 GMT

HK's stock has appreciated about 7% since it hit our radars on April 4.

Don't Be a Chicken -- Tyson Foods (TSN)

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:50:16 GMT

Looks like a shot of protein may be in store for TSN.

Yahoooooooooo ... above $30 in a week?

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:11:19 GMT

Is sentiment in YHOO improving in regard to a potential MSFT deal?

Coming in Hot: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide (HOT)

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:01:35 GMT

As consumers' travel budgets tighten, HOT option traders are betting on some serious downside.

Heads up! Fast and furious options trading at Citirx Systems (CTXS)

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:34:40 GMT

Is a takeover or some other big news in store for CTXS? Because that's how fast its options are trading!

Finding the Money: Where Are You Vis-á-vis Garmin (GRMN)

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:46:18 GMT

GRMN is offering an attractive opportunity for either put sellers or call buyers.

When Options Investors Come Knockin', Network Appliance (NTAP) Starts Rockin'

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:17:44 GMT

It's time to tap some of the profit opportunity in NTAP.

Fly Like an Eagle -- Petrohawk Energy (HK)

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:04:50 GMT

HK's stock and options are heating up for the indpendent oil and gas company.

Sweet or Sour? Time To Put A Fork In It -- Nuance Communications (NUAN)

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:41:23 GMT

The heat is on NUAN and this dish looks like it is done.

Unusual rumblings under an usually quiet giant -- Rohm & Haas (ROH)

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:09:26 GMT

It might be a hedge or an outright downside bet, but big option players are bearish about ROH.

Is the Agere integration finally going to show something positive ... for LSI's stock?

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:46:46 GMT

Buyers are 'chipping' away at LSI call options today.

The Negotiator May Get Zapped -- Priceline.com (PCLN) Takes a Trip Down?

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:05:19 GMT

Bearish buying in spot-month PCLN options suggests a quick fall could be in store.

Going Somewhere? Expedia (EXPE) Looks Like it is Going North

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:58:40 GMT

Bullish buying in EXPE suggests this online travel company is going places.

Tearing it up on April Fools'? Altera Corp. (ALTR)

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:07:46 GMT

Is heavy call buying in ALTR a bet on a good quarter, a hedge or simply someone playing a washed-out group?

Rent, Don't Own -- Apartment Investment & Management Co. (AIV)

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:16:03 GMT

Big call buyers are betting on AIV as a way to say it's better to rent housing than to own.

Trying to make sense of Websense (WBSN) option activity

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:17:37 GMT

WBSN option trading is showing a strong bearish bias.

Apollo Group (APOL) Update

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:00:51 GMT

Put-buyers pointed us to a slide in APOL, and their bet paid off.

Spring break? Things may be heating up in Tampa -- TECO Energy (TE)

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:56:21 GMT

Unusual call buying is going on in TE.

A poisoned arrow? -- Arrow Electronics (ARW)

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:07:17 GMT

Big-money investors are buying ARW April puts.