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Options Trading News 16 January 2026 - 3 February 2026

Teradyne stock jumps after hours on AI outlook; TER traders turn to Tuesday call

Teradyne stock jumps after hours on AI outlook; TER traders turn to Tuesday call

New York, Feb 2, 2026, 21:09 EST — The market has closed. Teradyne, Inc. (TER) shares surged over 20% in after-hours trading Monday, following a bullish forecast for Q1 revenue and profit driven by AI-related data-center demand. The chip-test equipment maker projects revenue between $1.15 billion and $1.25 billion, with adjusted earnings ranging from $1.89 to $2.25 per share. These…
3 February 2026
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Chipotle stock slips ahead of earnings as options traders price a near 10% swing

Chipotle stock slips ahead of earnings as options traders price a near 10% swing

New York, February 2, 2026, 16:14 EST — After-hours trading Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill slipped roughly 1% to $38.50 late Monday, just a day before the chain reports its quarterly earnings. Timing is key. The company is set to report after Tuesday’s close, and the options market is already pricing in jitters ahead of the print. TipRanks data using…
2 February 2026
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Roblox (RBLX) stock price jumps nearly 5% as options hint at a big earnings swing

Roblox (RBLX) stock price jumps nearly 5% as options hint at a big earnings swing

NEW YORK, Feb 2, 2026, 14:19 EST — Regular session Roblox shares climbed close to 5% Monday, nudging the price back toward the $70 mark as buyers returned to growth stocks. At 2:04 p.m. EST, the stock was trading up 4.8% at $68.92, within a range of $64.77 to $69.36. Roblox is set to release its fourth-quarter and full-year results…
2 February 2026
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SoFi stock slides ahead of Friday earnings as options price in a big SOFI move

SoFi stock slides ahead of Friday earnings as options price in a big SOFI move

NEW YORK, January 29, 2026, 15:47 ET — Regular session SoFi Technologies shares slipped 1.7% to $24.19 in afternoon trading Thursday, erasing an early gain ahead of the fintech lender’s earnings report. The stock fluctuated between $25.12 and $24.06 during the session, with volume surpassing 52 million shares. SoFi is set to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings around…
29 January 2026
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AAOI stock cools in premarket after 21% surge as options heat up and insider files to sell shares

AAOI stock cools in premarket after 21% surge as options heat up and insider files to sell shares

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 05:37 EST — Premarket Applied Optoelectronics shares dropped 0.6% to $44.95 in early trading Thursday, following a 21% surge on Wednesday that pushed the stock to $45.23. (MarketBeat) The swings matter because AAOI has turned into a popular play on the data-center buildout, offering an alternative to the mega-cap giants. With heavy short interest and…
29 January 2026
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Broadcom stock climbs nearly 2% as new short-dated options kick in and Fed week looms

Broadcom stock climbs nearly 2% as new short-dated options kick in and Fed week looms

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 10:10 EST — Regular session Broadcom Inc shares climbed almost 2% on Monday, clawing back gains following a volatile period for chip stocks linked to data-center investment. This shift is crucial as markets brace for a packed week: the Federal Reserve’s next move, major tech earnings reports, and a surge in options activity that could…
26 January 2026
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Palo Alto Networks stock slips as tariff jitters hit tech, with $200 calls in play

Palo Alto Networks stock slips as tariff jitters hit tech, with $200 calls in play

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 3:50 PM EST — Regular session Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) slid 1.7% to $184.41 by 3:50 p.m. EST Tuesday, dropping $3.25 from yesterday’s close. Shares fluctuated between $182.39 and $188.50, with roughly 4.5 million changing hands. The decline followed President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on several European nations starting Feb. 1,…
20 January 2026
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Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock price jumps 11% after-hours — chip rally and options expiry set up next week

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock price jumps 11% after-hours — chip rally and options expiry set up next week

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 18:17 (EST) — After-hours Super Micro Computer shares jumped roughly 11% to $32.64 in after-hours trading on Friday, after fluctuating between $29.62 and $32.97 during the session. Around 78.8 million shares traded hands. Chip stocks rallied into the close, pushing an index of semiconductors up 1.2% as U.S. markets edged higher ahead of the long…
17 January 2026
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Archer Aviation stock climbs nearly 4% as unusual call options pick up; Needham sticks with Buy

Archer Aviation stock climbs nearly 4% as unusual call options pick up; Needham sticks with Buy

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 10:30 EST — Regular session Archer Aviation Inc shares climbed roughly 4% on Friday, boosting the electric air-taxi maker’s market cap amid active options trading and sustained buzz from a recent Wall Street endorsement. The stock gained 35 cents, reaching $9.21 in morning deals. This move is crucial since Archer and its rivals remain in…
16 January 2026
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Palantir stock slides in early trade as PLTR volatility, options expiry loom

Palantir stock slides in early trade as PLTR volatility, options expiry loom

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 10:31 EST — Regular session Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR) dropped 2.3% to $172.94 in Friday’s morning session, after fluctuating from a high of $182.12 to a low of $172.94. The pullback hits on a day traders have marked for weeks: monthly options expiration, when a heavy volume of equity derivatives expires and hedging…
16 January 2026
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AMC stock price in focus: short interest nearly doubles as options expiry looms

AMC stock price in focus: short interest nearly doubles as options expiry looms

New York, January 16, 2026, 05:33 (ET) — Premarket AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) hovered around $1.60 in premarket trading Friday, holding steady after fresh data revealed a surge in short selling against the movie-theater chain late last year. (Public) Short interest — the number of shares borrowed and sold betting on a price drop — is key for AMC.…
16 January 2026
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Vistra stock pops again in premarket as VST options heat up around $180

Vistra stock pops again in premarket as VST options heat up around $180

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 05:29 EST — Premarket Vistra Corp shares gained 2.1% to $184.03 in premarket action Friday, following a 6.6% jump to $180.18 at Thursday’s close. (StockAnalysis) This shift stands out because utilities don’t usually behave like momentum stocks. Yet, nuclear-linked power firms have been moving that way as Big Tech locks down long-term electricity deals. Meta,…
16 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Pilot Energy Applies for ASX Quotation of 527 Million New Shares
    February 3, 2026, 11:11 PM EST. Pilot Energy Limited (ASX: PGY) has applied to list 527,390,794 new fully paid ordinary shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, expanding its capital base. This move follows earlier transactions and could impact the company's shareholder structure and market liquidity once trading begins. Analyst sentiment remains cautious, with recent ratings assigning a Sell recommendation and a target price of A$0.01, reflecting concerns over Pilot Energy's future performance. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately A$10.85 million, highlighting its small-cap status in the energy sector.
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