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Friday Options Update: AAPL, VLO, GOOGL Friday Options Update: Notable Activity from AAPL, VLO, and GOOGL

Moving Stocks

Today’s options trading among components of the S&P 500 index is generating buzz, with Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL) leading the pack. A total volume of 382,621 contracts has already been traded, representing approximately 38.3 million underlying shares. This figure stands at 69% of AAPL’s average daily trading volume over the past month, emphasizing the day’s vigorous activity. The $195 strike call option expiring on January 26, 2024, has seen a particularly high volume.

Valero Energy Corp (Symbol: VLO) has seen options trading volume of 18,999 contracts, representing around 1.9 million underlying shares. This accounts for approximately 68.2% of VLO’s average daily trading volume over the past month and the $137 strike call option expiring January 26, 2024, is driving notable interest.

Alphabet Inc (Symbol: GOOGL) witnessed options trading volume of 143,272 contracts, representing about 14.3 million underlying shares. This figure constitutes approximately 60.4% of GOOGL’s average daily trading volume over the past month, further highlighting the intense trading activity. The $152.50 strike call option expiring January 26, 2024, has captured significant attention.

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Visual Insights

Below are charts depicting the trailing twelve month trading history for each stock, with specific strike prices highlighted in orange to provide a visual representation of today’s options trading activity.

Snapshot of Activity

Notable statistics from today’s options trading include the $195 strike call option for AAPL, the $137 strike call option for VLO, and the $152.50 strike call option for GOOGL.

For Further Engagement

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