This article analyzes options trading activity following company earnings reports, highlighting stocks where significant call buying suggests optimism. It focuses on regional banks, noting both outperforming (like Bank Ozk) and underperforming examples (like Citizens Financial Group). The article also discusses trends in other sectors, such as the energy sector with Schlumberger NV and healthcare with United Health.
I'll review how options traders positioning themselves in the biggest movers post-earnings and identify some stocks where heavy call buying could signal optimism going forward. Of the top 20 stocks in options volume that have reported quarterly earnings so far, a few have significantly outperformed the S & P 500, and a few have materially underperformed. Bank Ozk , the best-performing financial stock this earnings season, is out of favor.
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