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Institutions reportedly buy SPX calls amid market drop

Large SPX options trades totaling $62 million appeared during Thursday's decline, including $15.5 million in December 7,200 calls and $7 million in January 7,400 puts. The activity suggests institutional positioning for a potential rebound.

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Micron faces large put order ahead of earnings

A block of 1,634 Micron Technology put options with a $660 strike price and a January 2027 expiration reportedly traded for about $9.8 million. The shares are currently trading at $81.64, making the options out of the money by 6 percent.

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