Unusual Options Activity in Marriott International, Inc. (MAR), Cricut, Inc. (CRCT), and Further Activity in Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN)

Unusual Options Activity in Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)

Today, in the market capitalization-weighted index NASDAQ Global Select Market Composite (NasdaqGS), we saw unusual or noteworthy options trading volume and activity in Marriott International, Inc. (MAR), which opened at $141.54.

There were a total of 7,000 contracts traded on the $140 strike call option at the bid, dated for November 19th, 2021, representing approximately 700,000 shares.

Additionally, there were a total of 6,500 contracts traded on the same strike, date, and also at the bid, representing another 650,000 shares.

Finally, there were a total of 4,000 contracts traded also on the $140 strike call option, however dated for October 15th, 2021, still at the bid, representing approximately 400,000 shares.  These orders come after additional unusual options activity reported yesterday.

Seen above are the noteworthy options orders in Marriott International, Inc.. from the Unusual Whales Flow.
Per the chart above, representing Marriott International, Inc.’s daily price, in blue, there was a high today of 18,867 call volume traded thus far, seen in green.

MAR’s 30 day average call volume is 4,200, so this jump represents a 449% rise over the mean.

Unusual Options Activity in Cricut, Inc. (CRCT)

Today, among the underlying components of the NYSE, we saw unusual or noteworthy options trading volume and activity in Cricut, Inc. (CRCT), which opened at $32.21.

There were a series of contracts traded on the $30 strike put option at the ask, dated for September 17th, 2021, representing approximately $112,859 in bearish premium as of this writing.

These orders come after statements made August 22nd, 2021, that Cricut, Inc.’s director, Len Blackwell, recently sold $271,000 worth of stock at $27.12 per share.  However, it must be reiterated that this was only 2.7% of the CRCT’s total holding.

Seen above are the unusual options orders Unusual Options Activity in Cricut, Inc. (CRCT).


Seen above is the options flow break down in Cricut, Inc. (CRCT) from the Unusual Whales Flow.

Additional Unusual Options Activity in Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN)

Finally, among the underlying components of the NYSE, we saw additional unusual or noteworthy options trading volume and activity in Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN), which opened at $85.69.  This additional options activity comes after our report yesterday.

There were a total of 965 contracts traded on the $85 strike put option at the ask, dated for December 17th, 2021, representing approximately 96,500 shares.  

Additionally, there were a total of 949 contracts traded on the $85 strike put option at the ask, for the same date, representing another 94,900 shares.

Finally, there were a total of 900 contracts traded on the $85 strike put option at the ask, dated for June 17th, 2022, representing approximately 90,000 shares.

These orders come after Gamal Abdelaziz, the former president of Wynn Resorts Ltd's WYNN, goes on trial in the "Operation Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal.

Seen above are the unusual options orders on Ovintiv Inc. from the Unusual Whales Flow.
Per the chart above, representing Wynn Resorts, Limited’s daily price, in blue, the call volume from yesterday has declined into today.

Open interest, in yellow, has declined from yesterday to 472,772 from the 13th with 490,063 contracts being traded as of yesterday’s close.

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