The trading of options, especially calls, often indicates a bullish outlook from investors or traders. The specific activity around the May 17 $80 calls suggests that there is speculation Globe Life's stock price might increase to or beyond $80 by May 17. Given the stock's reference price of $72.18 at the time of the trades, this represents a significant potential upside. However, options trading can be speculative, and the actual impact on the stock price in the short term will depend on broader market conditions and company performance.