Valero Energy Unusual Options Activity
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A significant amount of unusual options activity has been observed for Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO), with a predominantly bearish stance. Of the 23 strange trades detected, 30% were bullish and 69% were bearish. The total amount for puts was $78,730 and for calls was $6,296,383. Whales have been targeting a price range from $120.0 to $155.0 for Valero Energy over the last 3 months. Analysts have mixed ratings on the company, with price targets ranging from $128 to $162.
September 11, 2023 | 4:16 pm
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Valero Energy has seen significant unusual options activity, with a predominantly bearish sentiment. Analysts have mixed ratings on the company, with price targets ranging from $128 to $162.
The unusual options activity, predominantly bearish, indicates that investors are expecting the stock price to decrease. This, combined with the mixed analyst ratings, could lead to increased volatility and potential downward pressure on the stock price in the short term.
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