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Friday’s Options Frenzy: Apple, Occidental Petroleum, and Goldman Sachs

Apple Inc (AAPL)

Options trading is ablaze for Apple Inc today, with a whopping 2.3 million contracts traded. This number is equivalent to 230.9 million shares, representing a staggering 368.4% of AAPL’s average daily trading volume for the past month. The $177.50 strike call option expiring on April 12, 2024, has been the highlight, with 251,163 contracts traded, reflecting about 25.1 million shares. An impressive feat indeed!

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Occidental Petroleum Corp (OXY)

Turning the heat up, Occidental Petroleum Corp has seen options trading volume of 195,689 contracts. This action represents about 19.6 million shares or an unbelievable 261.7% of OXY’s average daily trading volume over the past month. The $71 strike call option expiring on April 12, 2024, has garnered significant attention, with 18,239 contracts traded, equivalent to approximately 1.8 million shares of OXY. Quite the showstopper!

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Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS)

Joining the frenzy, Goldman Sachs Group Inc has witnessed options trading volume of 36,895 contracts. This amount represents roughly 3.7 million shares or a remarkable 172.3% of GS’s average daily trading volume over the past month. The $425 strike call option expiring on April 19, 2024, is making waves, with 2,138 contracts traded so far today, reflecting around 213,800 shares of GS. Truly impressive numbers!

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For more on the various expiration options for AAPL, OXY, GS, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.

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