Options Market Statistics: Alphabet Stock Drops, Options Pop Amid Breakup Consideration
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$NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ stock rose 1.67%. Its options trading volume was 4.15 million. Call contracts account for 60.8% of the total trading volume. The $110 calls expiring August 16 were traded most actively.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt recommended investors buy Nvidia stock, highlighting that around $300 billion in hardware capital expenditures is expected to go to Nvidia. During a discussion at Stanford University, Schmidt also commented on Google's lag in the generative AI race, attributing it to the company's emphasis on work-from-home arrangements and flexible hours. He suggested that Google's shift in priorities towards work-life balance has put it behind competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic. Schmidt contrasted Google's approach with that of startups, which often maintain a more intensive work ethic. He also criticized the remote work culture and praised the return to office work in 2022 for its professional benefits and managerial skill development, arguing that a traditional in-office model is essential for new companies to compete effectively with established startups.
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$Alphabet-A (GOOGL.US)$ stock fell 2.31%. Its options trading volume was 0.41 million. Call contracts account for 62% of the total trading volume. The $165 calls expiring August 16 were traded most actively.
Google's parent company, Alphabet, saw its stock fall over 2% following news that the Justice Department might force the company to split due to its illegal search monopoly. This decision stems from a ruling by Judge Amit Mehta, who agreed with the government that Google's dominance in search stifles competition. The potential breakup could involve separating Chrome or the Android operating system from Google. Other remedies might include making Google open its user data to competitors or ending deals that make it the default search engine on devices like the iPhone. This antitrust case, which mirrors a historic case against Microsoft, could have significant implications for other tech giants like Apple, Amazon, and Meta, who are also facing antitrust scrutiny. Despite launching new AI-powered smartphones to boost sales, Google's stock initially rose but then dropped following the antitrust news.
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$Microsoft (MSFT.US)$ stock rose 0.69%. Its options trading volume was 0.32 million. Call contracts account for 65.3% of the total trading volume. The $410 calls expiring August 16 were traded most actively.
Microsoft's stock is appealing due to rapid growth in its cloud unit, fueled by high demand for AI and cloud services, and positive catalysts in its PC operating system business. Fiscal Q4 results showed Azure's sales grew 29% year-over-year, with AI products contributing significantly. CFO Amy Hood expects further growth in the second fiscal quarter. Microsoft also benefits from the AI boom and a refresh of its operating system. The company is well-positioned for potential AI and cybersecurity acquisitions.
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Unusual Stock Options Activity
There was a noteworthy activity in $Hecla Mining (HL.US)$, where multiple puts have topped volume to open interest ranking. The highest volume over open interest ratio reaches 143.2x with 19,480 contracts.
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Daily Active Index & Sector ETF Options
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Source: Barchart, Unusual Whales, The Guardian, Bloomberg
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lambnguyen : good time to buy in case you missed the 8/4 fire sale