U.S. stock futures edged up ahead of minutes from the Federal Reserve that will be scrutinized for indications about interest-rate policy.
Stocks have come under pressure in recent days as stronger-than-expected economic data, including readouts on inflation and retail sales, as well as business-activity surveys, have prompted a shift in market expectations about future interest rates.
News Highlights
$Tesla (TSLA.US)$shares fell over 5%, with option volume of nearly 2.28 million, and calls accounted for almost 57.4% of the volume. The 200.00 puts, along with 205.00, 210.00, and 220.00 calls, were traded most actively.
$AMC Entertainment (AMC.US)$shares rallied over 16%, with volume nearly 2x normal at nearly 970,000 contracts, and calls accounted for 54.6% of the volume..
$Apple (AAPL.US)$shares fell over 2.67%, with option volume of nearly 790,000, and calls accounted for almost 52% of the volume. The 150.00 and 152.50 calls were traded most actively.
$Walmart (WMT.US)$shares edged higher in a weak market. Option volume topped nearly 230,000, quadrupling the daily average, and calls accounted for over 60% of the volume.
Unusual Stock Options Activity
$Amazon (AMZN.US)$shares fell 2.7%. There is a high volume of 97.00 calls and 92.00 puts expiring March 31 traded yesterday, signaling drastic volatility ahead.
Source: Benzinga, Dow Jones, CNBC
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Source: Benzinga, WSJ
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