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title: "Trending | LUMN Surges 10% on Thursday, Some Call options Soar 412%"
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description: "On May 14, Eastern Time, Lumen Tech options saw a total of 109256 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 92% and puts making up 7%."
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# Trending | LUMN Surges 10% on Thursday, Some Call options Soar 412%

On May 14, Eastern Time, Lumen Tech options saw a total of 109256 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 92% and puts making up 7%.

Lumen Tech has 578445 contracts outstanding, with calls accounting for 58% and puts making up 41%.

The top volume gainer was the 12 dollars Call option expiring on May 15, 2026, with 8512 contracts traded.

On the news front, Based on recent key news:

1\. May 12, Lumen announced the NorthLine fiber route expansion, enhancing AI data movement capabilities. This strategic move is expected to boost connectivity and support AI-driven data center traffic, contributing to the stock's rise. Source: Reuters

2\. May 12, Lumen extended the early participation date for its exchange offers on Qwest notes, providing more flexibility for investors. This extension may have positively influenced investor sentiment. Source: Public Technologies

3\. May 12, Lumen's strategic focus on AI and network expansion was highlighted, positioning the company as a key player in digital infrastructure. This focus aligns with market trends, supporting the stock's upward movement. Source: ReutersAI-driven data demand boosts fiber network expansion.

Please note: The chart below does not include options expiring within five days.

![image](https://assets.lbctrl.com/h5hub/optrank/images/2026-05-15/ST_US_LUMN_en.png)

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