<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>Looking at options trading activity among components of the S&amp;P 500 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Lowe's Companies Inc (Symbol: LOW), where a total volume of 14,503 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 1.5 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares).  That number works out to 55.2% of LOW's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.6 million shares.  Particularly high volume was seen for the $250 strike call option expiring June 18, 2026, with 1,642 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 164,200 underlying shares of LOW.  Below is a chart showing LOW's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $250 strike highlighted in orange:</p><p> <img height="300" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.tickertech.net/pics/2026/14501833781.gif?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="450" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.tickertech.net/pics/2026/14501833781.gif"/> </p><p> Intel Corp (Symbol: INTC) options are showing a volume of 710,564 contracts thus far today.  That number of contracts represents approximately 71.1 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 43.7% of INTC's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 162.5 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $120 strike call option expiring May 22, 2026, with 49,604 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 5.0 million underlying shares of INTC.  Below is a chart showing INTC's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $120 strike highlighted in orange: </p><p> <img height="300" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.tickertech.net/pics/2026/14501833782.gif?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="450" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.tickertech.net/pics/2026/14501833782.gif"/> </p><p> And UnitedHealth Group Inc (Symbol: UNH) options are showing a volume of 32,189 contracts thus far today.  That number of contracts represents approximately 3.2 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 43.1% of UNH's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 7.5 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $380 strike put option expiring May 22, 2026, with 1,822 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 182,200 underlying shares of UNH.  Below is a chart showing UNH's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $380 strike highlighted in orange: </p><p> <img height="300" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.tickertech.net/pics/2026/14501833783.gif?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="450" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.tickertech.net/pics/2026/14501833783.gif"/> </p><p> For the various different available expirations for LOW options, INTC options,  or UNH options,  visit StockOptionsChannel.com. </p><p> <img height="16" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.dividendchannel.com/nslideshow.gif?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="16" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.dividendchannel.com/nslideshow.gif"/> Today's Most Active Call &amp; Put Options of the S&amp;P 500 » </p> <h5>Also see:</h5><p>   Daniel Loeb Stock Picks<br/>   Funds Holding GFA<br/>   Manufacturing Dividend Stocks</p><p>The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.</p> </div></div>

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<p>Today's options trading activity highlights significant volumes for Lowe's (LOW), Intel (INTC), and UnitedHealth (UNH). LOW saw 14,503 contracts traded, 55.2% of its average daily volume, with notable activity in the $250 call option. INTC had 710,564 contracts, 43.7% of its average, with high volume in the $120 call option. UNH recorded 32,189 contracts, 43.1% of its average, with significant trading in the $380 put option.</p>

- In options trading for the S&P 500, Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) has seen a volume of 14,503 contracts, equating to 1.5 million shares, particularly for the $250 strike call option expiring June 18, 2026.  
- Intel Corp (INTC) recorded 710,564 contracts traded, representing about 71.1 million shares, with significant activity in the $120 strike call option expiring May 22, 2026.  
- UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH) had 32,189 contracts traded, approximately 3.2 million shares, highlighting the $380 strike put option expiring May 22, 2026.

Notable Wednesday Option Activity: LOW, INTC, UNH