08/26/26 13:54:53 Barchart.com Options-News News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4106469/extreme-speculators-should-keep-close-tabs-on-intuitive-machines-lunr-stock Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:54:53 +0000 While an extremely small sample size keeps robust bullishness toward LUNR stock in check, there’s still an interesting case to be made here. Rocket launch by Alones via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4106469/extreme-speculators-should-keep-close-tabs-on-intuitive-machines-lunr-stock Josh Enomoto https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4090128/bearish-outlook-try-these-2-bear-call-spread-trades-on-wednesday Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0000 With the market starting to show a few cracks, it’s a great time to look at some bearish options trades. In this article, we'll show you two bear call spread trades you can make this Wednesday. A concept image of a lit bomb by Leigh Prather via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4090128/bearish-outlook-try-these-2-bear-call-spread-trades-on-wednesday Gavin McMaster https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4030966/spacex-is-spending-like-a-foundry-before-it-owns-one-what-spcx-holders-should-watch Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:02 +0000 SPCX stock is caught between strong growth and massive spending. Revenue jumped 92%, but capex reached $18.37 billion, with most going toward AI. Terafab could become a major long-term advantage, but its structure remains uncertain and production is still years away. For now, investors should watch capex and Starlink ARPU closely. A close-up of a SpaceX sign by Sundry Photography via Adobe Stock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4030966/spacex-is-spending-like-a-foundry-before-it-owns-one-what-spcx-holders-should-watch Trade The Pool https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4027666/massive-call-one-year-call-options-buying-in-tesla-shows-investors-bullish-on-tsla-stock Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:30:02 +0000 A Barchart report today shows Tesla (TSLA) institutional investors have bought long-dated put options (over 1-year expiry). The in-the-money put trades could be both bearish and bullish TSLA bets. Tesla dealership with cars in lot by Jetcityimage via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4027666/massive-call-one-year-call-options-buying-in-tesla-shows-investors-bullish-on-tsla-stock Mark R. Hake, CFA https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4023776/both-wall-street-and-quant-indicators-point-to-an-october-rally-in-carnival-stock Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:06:21 +0000 With options traders signaling a slight shift in sentiment for Carnival’s Q3 report, CCL stock could be an intriguing bet for smart speculators. Cruise ship at sea by ed2456 via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4023776/both-wall-street-and-quant-indicators-point-to-an-october-rally-in-carnival-stock Josh Enomoto https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4022345/covered-call-yields-with-conocophillips-are-attractive-as-cop-stock-is-near-a-peak Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:15:02 +0000 ConocoPhillips stock (COP) is just off a three-month peak. That makes selling COP covered calls with a one-month expiry attractive to shareholders. The $140 call expiring Sept. 25 yields 1.75%. Conoco Phillips gas station- by helen89 via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4022345/covered-call-yields-with-conocophillips-are-attractive-as-cop-stock-is-near-a-peak Mark R. Hake, CFA https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4018351/this-nvidia-earnings-trade-offers-a-high-probability-of-success Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0000 Selling put options before a company's earnings announcement can be a valid strategy for options traders seeking to capitalize on higher than normal volatility. NVIDIA Corp logo outside building-by BING-JHEN_HONG via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4018351/this-nvidia-earnings-trade-offers-a-high-probability-of-success Gavin McMaster https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4007153/qqq-is-still-in-a-negative-gamma-regime-heres-how-a-put-wall-and-fibonacci-support-could-come-into-play Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:08:27 +0000 There’s major structural support in place at QQQ 700, says our top chart expert. A man looking at a warped stock market chart by AciiiDsgn via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4007153/qqq-is-still-in-a-negative-gamma-regime-heres-how-a-put-wall-and-fibonacci-support-could-come-into-play Barchart Insights https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4006405/huge-unusual-put-and-call-option-volume-in-intel-investors-bullish-as-intc-drops Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:30:02 +0000 A Barchart report shows unusually large volume in out-of-the-money puts and calls in Intel Corp (INTC). It may indicate that investors are still bullish on INTC despite the stock's recent weakness. An Intel sign out front of a corporate office by wolterke via Adobe Stock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4006405/huge-unusual-put-and-call-option-volume-in-intel-investors-bullish-as-intc-drops Mark R. Hake, CFA https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4003157/why-the-china-led-weakness-in-nxp-semiconductors-stock-could-open-doors-for-speculators Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:03:10 +0000 Although a demand slowdown in the East Asia market poses risks for NXPI stock, there’s a quantitative silver lining to consider. Engineer in Sterile Coverall Holds Microchip with Gloves and Examines it by Gorodenkoff via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4003157/why-the-china-led-weakness-in-nxp-semiconductors-stock-could-open-doors-for-speculators Josh Enomoto https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3999277/option-volatility-and-earnings-report-for-aug-24-28 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0000 It’s a quiet but important week on the earnings front this week, with some key technology names set to report. This week we have Nvidia (NVDA), Marvell Technology (MRVL), Crowdstrike Holdings (CRWD) and Salesforce (CRM) all set to report. American flag on NY Stock Exchange by Chameleonseye via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3999277/option-volatility-and-earnings-report-for-aug-24-28 Gavin McMaster https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3992573/nvidia-stock-is-treading-water-ahead-of-earnings-this-week-what-s-the-best-nvda-play Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:30:02 +0000 Nvidia will release earnings on Wednesday, Aug. 26, after the market closes. NVDA stock has been treading water ahead of earnings, but expect volatility. Some investors may want to short puts after the results. NVIDIA Corp logo outside building-by BING-JHEN_HONG via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3992573/nvidia-stock-is-treading-water-ahead-of-earnings-this-week-what-s-the-best-nvda-play Mark R. Hake, CFA https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3986234/building-better-stock-option-income-part-4-choosing-the-right-option-the-best-stock-doesn-t-always-produce-the-best-trade Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:38:55 +0000 A great stock doesn't always produce a great trade. Learn how bid-ask spreads, option liquidity, and execution quality can directly impact the premium you receive—and why poor execution can undermine an otherwise excellent opportunity. Buy enter button by Ardasavasciogullari via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3986234/building-better-stock-option-income-part-4-choosing-the-right-option-the-best-stock-doesn-t-always-produce-the-best-trade Darren Carlat https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3973769/unusual-options-activity-shows-1-institutional-trader-is-making-a-big-bet-on-pg-e-stock Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:30:02 +0000 Yesterday’s unusual options activity revealed a massive 20,000-contract bull call spread on Pacific Gas & Electric (PCG). The low-risk, high-reward October trade risks $1.2 million for a potential $8.8 million payout, eyeing potential California wildfire reforms. PG&E Corp_ money transfer truck-by travelview via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3973769/unusual-options-activity-shows-1-institutional-trader-is-making-a-big-bet-on-pg-e-stock Will Ashworth https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3972921/micron-technology-puts-have-high-yields-for-short-sellers-even-with-mu-stock-higher Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:21:18 +0000 Micron stock is up from a recent trough and in a trading range. But short-put MU yields at a strike 9% lower over the next month have a 4.50% 1-month yield. That's very attractive to value investors. Micron Technology Inc_ logo on building-by vzphotos vis iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3972921/micron-technology-puts-have-high-yields-for-short-sellers-even-with-mu-stock-higher Mark R. Hake, CFA https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3970772/theres-only-one-way-i-know-to-avoid-leverage-but-should-you-in-defense-of-leverage-with-our-etf-expert Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:01:25 +0000 Leveraged ETFs are getting a bad rap, and I kind of want to pile on. Here’s why Rob Isbitts won’t let me. A businessman in a grey suit panic breathing into a brown paper bag by AJR_photo via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3970772/theres-only-one-way-i-know-to-avoid-leverage-but-should-you-in-defense-of-leverage-with-our-etf-expert Elizabeth H. Volk https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3955539/unusual-options-activity-spikes-in-this-1-stock-after-earnings-how-to-trade-it-here Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:44:25 +0000 A 7,500-contract sweep drove 63% of AS's Dec. 18 $45 call volume, signaling high-conviction bullish positioning. With strong Q2 results, raised guidance, and 13 of 14 analysts rating it Strong Buy, Amer Sports looks like a reasonable buy at current prices. The words call option spelled out with white tiles on black background by Larry1235 via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3955539/unusual-options-activity-spikes-in-this-1-stock-after-earnings-how-to-trade-it-here Will Ashworth https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3951440/bitdeer-technologies-stock-might-be-so-bad-that-its-actually-good Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:47 +0000 Although BTDR stock doesn’t have much trading history, what little past data that we have suggests that it could be due for a temporary bounce back. Bitcoin mining by Mindscape studio via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3951440/bitdeer-technologies-stock-might-be-so-bad-that-its-actually-good Josh Enomoto https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3947024/soxl-iv-just-hit-123-these-2-options-strategies-that-pay-you-for-the-risk Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:36:30 +0000 SOXL's implied volatility just hit 123%, making it one of the market's riskiest ETFs to hold outright. Here's how a bear call spread lets you collect income from that volatility instead, with defined risk. Close-up view of modern GPU card with circuit by sdecoret via Adobe Stock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3947024/soxl-iv-just-hit-123-these-2-options-strategies-that-pay-you-for-the-risk Rick Orford https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3946101/turn-bristol-myers-squibb-into-an-income-machine-with-this-options-play Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0000 With markets coming in to a volatile time of year, investors might be more interested in generating income rather than capital gains. Beauty pharmaceutical research by Chokniti-Studio via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3946101/turn-bristol-myers-squibb-into-an-income-machine-with-this-options-play Gavin McMaster