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•  16 Dec 2025
 

•   ADBE  
   
  -0.11%
•   APP  
   
  +0.66%
•   ELAN  
   
  +0.13%
•   SBUX  
   
  -0.06%
•   TSLA  
   
  +0.15%

$ADBE Adobe is attracting attention after unusual options activity revealed 26 notable trades. The mix shows roughly 57% bearish sentiment among major traders with 7 puts valued at $463K and 19 calls at $1.46M. Analysts note that the key price range between $250 and $550 has been the focus for the last three months. Tracking volume and open interest here gives insight into liquidity and where institutional interest may be concentrated, suggesting careful traders are watching for a potential move within this band.

$APP AppLovin saw a flurry of activity with 40 unusual options trades, indicating that whales are actively positioning. Roughly 70% of trades leaned ish while only 7% were bearish. Notable trades included 22 puts totaling $2.4M and 18 calls totaling $2.4M, targeting a wide price range of $100 to $1100. The scale of activity points to expectations of a significant catalyst, making it a name for traders who monitor large speculative flows.

$ELAN Elanco Animal Health drew attention after a $478K insider purchase signaled confidence at the top. The options activity alongside insider moves suggests the market is watching this stock for potential upside in the animal health sector. This combination of corporate and options signals often precedes volatility, offering a chance for alert traders to consider strategic positions.

$SBUX Starbucks saw unusual options moves with a bearish tilt including 1 put at $38K and 7 calls at $333K, with 62% of activity showing bearish sentiment. The targeted price window from $85 to $110 suggests institutional traders are hedging or speculating on near-term price fluctuations, a setup that retail traders should monitor closely for potential short-term opportunities.

$TSLA Tesla options activity reflected the split in Wall Street sentiment. With stock at all-time highs, some big players exited while others invested hundreds of millions ahead of a year-end breakout. The unusual activity highlights how institutional positioning can provide early clues about expectations for major catalysts, making this a high-interest name for options-focused traders.

$U Unity Software saw 10 unusual trades, with 60% leaning ish and 30% bearish. 5 puts totaled $135.5K and 5 calls totaled $355K, targeting a price range of $43 to $50. This activity demonstrates significant investor interest and liquidity in specific strike prices, offering a window into where large players are positioning ahead of potential market moves.

$WMT Walmart displayed noteworthy options flow with 16 unusual trades. About 68% of traders showed bearish sentiment, including 7 puts totaling $367K and 9 calls totaling $449K, focusing on a price range of $83.33 to $140. The split between calls and puts and the concentrated activity suggests that institutional traders are hedging or anticipating upcoming volatility, a signal retail traders can use to guide risk management or speculative plays.

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