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Friday's options flow highlighted notable activity in Septerna Inc (SEPN), Costco Wholesale Corp (COST), and Cerence Inc (CRNC), with each name recording contract volume that exceeded 200% of average monthly share turnover when translated into equivalent underlying shares. Elevated options volume does not, by itself, establish directional conviction, but it can help identif...

Friday's S&P 500 options activity was dominated by TSLA, AAPL, and META, with high volume in long-dated calls expiring May 22, 2026. TSLA led with 2.6 million contracts at the $430 strike, signaling strong medium-term upside interest; AAPL and META showed similar focus at $310 and $610 strikes.

A December 2028 covered call on PayPal with a $70 strike offers an annualized return near 6.0%, combining option premium and dividends, enhancing income but capping upside above $70. This strategy suits neutral-to-moderately bullish investors balancing current yield against potential long-term gains.

New August 21 options on Suncor Energy (SU) offer longer-dated premiums for cash-secured puts and covered calls. The $65 put yields a 1.69% return if unassigned, while the $70 call offers 2.51% income with capped upside.

Unusual options activity surged Thursday in Spotify, CryoPort, and Dell, with heavy call volumes clustered at key strikes and long-dated expirations, signaling traders' bullish medium-term outlooks. These moves highlight growing speculative positioning, hedging, or longer-term strategic exposure in these stocks.