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Options Trading Volume Surge for Airbnb, CVS, and Honeywell

Record highs in options trading volume were noted today for Airbnb Inc, CVS Health, and Honeywell International. Investors are closely watching these trends, which could influence future stock price movements.

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Options Trading Activity Analysis
Today's report indicates a significant uptick in options trading for three S&P 500 companies: Airbnb Inc (ABNB), CVS Health Corporation (CVS), and Honeywell International Inc (HON). High trading volumes may imply investor anticipation of volatility or impending price movements, potentially impacting stock prices.

Airbnb Inc (ABNB)
Airbnb's options trading volume reached 31,203 contracts, which is approximately 3.1 million underlying shares and 72.3% of its average daily trading volume of 4.3 million shares over the past month. Such activity, particularly surrounding the $138 strike call option set to expire in January 2025, indicates a bullish sentiment among investors, possibly leading to upward pressure on ABNB's stock price.

CVS Health Corporation (CVS)
CVS experienced a remarkable options trading volume of 114,038 contracts, representing about 11.4 million underlying shares. This is a substantial 72.2% of its average daily trading volume of 15.8 million shares. Notably, there is extensive activity surrounding the $45 strike put option expiring in February 2025, which could suggest negative sentiment or consolidation risk. Investors should consider this when evaluating CVS's stock outlook.

Honeywell International Inc (HON)
HON's options trading volume stood at 24,113 contracts, equivalent to roughly 2.4 million underlying shares, or 63.3% of its average trading volume of 3.8 million shares over the preceding month. The $210 strike put option, with 10,010 contracts traded today, highlights a potential bearish outlook from traders. Depending on how this unfolds, it could create downward pressure on HON's stock price.

Stocks:  ABNB CVS HON