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Thursday's unusual options volume highlighted Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW), Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD), and Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc (MDGL). Notable trades included deep out-of-the-money puts for CLW, heavy call activity at HOOD's $110 strike, and put interest near MDGL's current trading range, signaling potential hedging or speculative positioning.

Thursday's unusually heavy call options activity in Williams Cos Inc (WMB), SanDisk Corp (SNDK), and Moderna Inc (MRNA) highlights trader focus on strikes above recent trading ranges, suggesting bullish positioning, hedging, or multi-leg strategies with medium-term horizons.

Newmont Corp (NEM) shareholders can enhance income by selling December 2028 covered calls at a $160 strike, adding about 6.8% annualized return to the 1% dividend yield. This strategy provides immediate premium income but caps upside beyond $160 and carries downside risks.

New August 21 options on Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) offer investors strategies like selling the $300 put for a potential $283 net entry or the $320 covered call for up to 8.80% return. Implied volatility near 50% suggests elevated option premiums.

Wednesday's unusual options activity spotlighted Churchill Downs (CHDN) with heavy long-dated puts at $75, ClearPoint Neuro (CLPT) showing strong call volume at $15, and Core Scientific (CORZ) seeing massive January 2027 put turnover at $12, indicating varied directional and hedging interests.