Joe Kunkle

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Options strategist; U.S. equities options flow, setups, and leading stock ideas.

AAON Surges 50% After HVAC Data Center Award
SocialMay 7, 2026

AAON Surges 50% After HVAC Data Center Award

$AAON is up 50% on results, wow, name identified as a Data Center winner in HVAC back in October https://t.co/WbIB6trghM

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Options Flow Signals Yielded $7.5K Quick Profit
SocialMay 7, 2026

Options Flow Signals Yielded $7.5K Quick Profit

Quick +7500 on $WTS $ORA longs I know, obscure, but these are the types where options flow has stronger hit rate signals

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S&P 500 Races From 6300 to Near 7500 Upper Bound
SocialMay 7, 2026

S&P 500 Races From 6300 to Near 7500 Upper Bound

$SPX 6300 was the 1H26 implied lower bound by the options market to start the year, and got near, now 5 weeks later not far from 7500 which was the start of year implied upper bound...nutty

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School Bus Calls Promise 4‑5× Returns
SocialMay 7, 2026

School Bus Calls Promise 4‑5× Returns

Long calls in the school bus set to pay 4-5X lol, catch it all https://t.co/gLDIZcDTzY

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Hallador Secures 12-Year Capacity Sale to Utility
SocialMay 7, 2026

Hallador Secures 12-Year Capacity Sale to Utility

$HNRG - Hallador signed a 12-year agreement to sell a substantial portion of its accredited capacity to a subsidiary of a utility for planning years 2028 through 2040 Nice... https://t.co/tLRxnnItwl

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Cumulative Breadth Surges; Opening T
SocialMay 6, 2026

Cumulative Breadth Surges; Opening T

Although cumulative breadth is extremely strong today, opening TICK +822 was highest and not many over +500, no sellers, but also more of a melt-up

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Rivian R1S Quad Steals Focus From Grand Highlander
SocialMay 6, 2026

Rivian R1S Quad Steals Focus From Grand Highlander

In the market for a 3-row SUV, was eyeing Grand Highlander, but man these R1S Quad from Rivian are sweet and have me intrigued

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Semiconductor Rally Set: AMD Spikes 15%,
SocialMay 6, 2026

Semiconductor Rally Set: AMD Spikes 15%,

Semi flows going to be nuts again tomorrow with AMD up 15% carrying ARM up 9%, MU up 5%, and INTC up 5% A/H

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AMD Poised for Massive Earnings-Driven Rally
SocialMay 5, 2026

AMD Poised for Massive Earnings-Driven Rally

$AMD wowza, and this is why structured the call flow wings this way, in case it just ripped way higher as flows been suggesting, looking like a big winner earnings play

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NBIX Surges on Earnings, Gains 12 Points
SocialMay 5, 2026

NBIX Surges on Earnings, Gains 12 Points

$NBIX booming on earnings, want to keep this position but up a quick 12 pts https://t.co/pFPVwIuDXX

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Algo Sells September Calls, Signaling Rally Overwrite Phase
SocialMay 5, 2026

Algo Sells September Calls, Signaling Rally Overwrite Phase

An algo just sold September calls to open across a dozen or so names, likely getting to part of rally where see overwrites

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Memory Prices Rise 6
SocialMay 5, 2026

Memory Prices Rise 6

MU up another 6%, people keep trying to call tops in Memory names but the demand/supply picture keeps pushing out as far as 2028

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CYTK Phase 3 Surges After Long Road to Success
SocialMay 5, 2026

CYTK Phase 3 Surges After Long Road to Success

$CYTK Phase 3 hits + Been a long ride in that one, but sweet win https://t.co/daXv0EdCSa

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Potential $57B eBay Offer: Cash, Stock, and Mushrooms
SocialMay 4, 2026

Potential $57B eBay Offer: Cash, Stock, and Mushrooms

I may personally up the $EBAY offer to $57B Cash and Stock Where will i get the cash and stock? You will have to read the press release after I do some magic mushrooms later

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Steve Brusatte Joins MeatEater for Dinosaur Deep Dive
SocialMay 4, 2026

Steve Brusatte Joins MeatEater for Dinosaur Deep Dive

MeatEater with Steve Brusatte on Dinosaurs, The Earth, etc. this week is an awesome episode

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POWL Doubles in Six Weeks After Sub Revisit
SocialMay 4, 2026

POWL Doubles in Six Weeks After Sub Revisit

$POWL massive winner, name been covering for years, but revisited for subs on 3-21 and nearly doubled in 6 weeks again lol https://t.co/LybX7AU0yv

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Upcoming Earnings: Optimized Options Strategies for PLTR, SHOP, AMD
SocialMay 3, 2026

Upcoming Earnings: Optimized Options Strategies for PLTR, SHOP, AMD

Earnings In-Depth Previews w/ Optimized Options Trade Strategies week ahead in PLTR $SHOP $AMD $XYZ $COIN https://t.co/vTkXOj9O39

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GME Poised to Acquire eBay, Cheap Agentic Shopping Play
SocialMay 3, 2026

GME Poised to Acquire eBay, Cheap Agentic Shopping Play

Still do not see how $GME could acquire $EBAY but wrote EBAY in later March (and bought shares), that September risk reversal should do well As I dug into it, was clear it would be an Agentic Shopping winner, and it...

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Fundamentals and Options Beat 0‑DTE Day Trading
SocialMay 3, 2026

Fundamentals and Options Beat 0‑DTE Day Trading

The older, wiser, more experienced you get with markets, the more you realize true wealth is made via fundamental research, finding great companies and staying invested in them while staying current via quarterly calls to ensure you still want to...

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AMD FY28 EBITDA Doubles, Powering Share Surge
SocialMay 3, 2026

AMD FY28 EBITDA Doubles, Powering Share Surge

$AMD On 10/1/25, consensus for FY28 EBITDA was $14.27B, today that estimate is $29.27B Hence, shares have been on an absolute heater Nothing more powerful than screening for notable forward estimate shifts, as fundamentals drive markets https://t.co/1Xw0ZzburV

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Patience Pays: Unusual May 8 Options Reveal Market Signals
SocialMay 2, 2026

Patience Pays: Unusual May 8 Options Reveal Market Signals

Hawk Options Analytics platform development continues...long process but I am not the kind of person to just push out something that is not ready If you don't have time to do i right, when will you have time to do it...

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Bloom $BE: Unmatched Growth Leader in Market
SocialMay 1, 2026

Bloom $BE: Unmatched Growth Leader in Market

I will reiterate what I said in early 2025, Bloom $BE is the greatest growth story in the entire market and there really is not a close second Just read the latest call, they are firing on all cylinders (but...

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SPY Surges Past Bull Trap, Breadth Signals Strength
SocialApr 30, 2026

SPY Surges Past Bull Trap, Breadth Signals Strength

SPY powering into highs, a lot of talk yesterday about "bull trap", ended up being a bear trap, great breadth signals opening hour, 8-MA held firm whole consolidation period

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AXSM Jumps 10.5% on Approval and Analyst Boost
SocialApr 30, 2026

AXSM Jumps 10.5% on Approval and Analyst Boost

$AXSM up over 10.5% on approval, calls hit nicely from recent write-up on this catalyst play https://t.co/H2E75g3iRB

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Don't Turn Bearish Without Indicator or Price Confirmation
SocialApr 30, 2026

Don't Turn Bearish Without Indicator or Price Confirmation

Portfolio Alpha day... why you do not just flip bearish all of a sudden without the indicators/price suggesting to do so https://t.co/7MMtcmq9Su

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Solid Breadth Signals Dip Was Fake, Stocks Set to Rise
SocialApr 30, 2026

Solid Breadth Signals Dip Was Fake, Stocks Set to Rise

Breadth staying rock solid, that early dip in stocks showed zero signs of real selling, and was a great signal we would rip higher https://t.co/lnD4Mep9fQ

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Stay Long on SPX 7500; Avoid Early Exits
SocialApr 30, 2026

Stay Long on SPX 7500; Avoid Early Exits

Taking some longs off from buying 8-MA support, but would not discount SPX 7500 in the works, so remain long biases People tend to jump off trend moves way too early in both directions

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AlphaSense Hikes Prices Despite Glitches; Seek FinTech Alternatives
SocialApr 30, 2026

AlphaSense Hikes Prices Despite Glitches; Seek FinTech Alternatives

AlphaSense wants to raise seat pricing 66% vs last year, crazy given most features now disrupted by Perplexity/Gemini and the constant glitches/slowness of the platform What are some good alternatives in FinTech to test out?

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Spoos Spikes Past 7200, Brief Rally Fades
SocialApr 30, 2026

Spoos Spikes Past 7200, Brief Rally Fades

Spoos surging over 7200 Guess that victory lap for trend-fighters was very short celebrating a run of the mill 8MA test lol

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ADTN Calls Surge 480% Since Dec/Jan
SocialApr 29, 2026

ADTN Calls Surge 480% Since Dec/Jan

$ADTN working strong here with 8K Aug 11 calls bought in OI already up 480% from Dec/Jan buying https://t.co/yoeT5VtgLx

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Huge XLY Call Purchase Ahead
SocialApr 29, 2026

Huge XLY Call Purchase Ahead

Consumer Discretionary (XLY) big buy 4000 March $116 calls $12.45 with Amazon a top component reporting, been weighed down by Tesla

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Intel Surges 10% on Bullish Opening and OTM Alert
SocialApr 29, 2026

Intel Surges 10% on Bullish Opening and OTM Alert

$INTC up 10% now as bull flow continues from early opening bell alert and yesterdays big OTM buy alert

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ETSY Rallies on Bullish Options and Positive Report
SocialApr 29, 2026

ETSY Rallies on Bullish Options and Positive Report

$ETSY been on my "to-write" list with recent surge in bullish options + price-action, seems they are receiving the report well this morning https://t.co/ZZnZ3S8rAU

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KALV $27 Buyout Highlights Hot Biotech
SocialApr 29, 2026

KALV $27 Buyout Highlights Hot Biotech

$KALV 27/share buyout, Biotech deals staying hot Sep call spreads, May calls score nicely https://t.co/3XFYldxsBi

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Today's TICK Hits Low -605, High 395: Quiet Market
SocialApr 28, 2026

Today's TICK Hits Low -605, High 395: Quiet Market

Low TICK today just -605 and high of 395, one of the quietest days in a long time

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Oil Bulls Snap Up $55 Brent Calls Amid Rising Prices
SocialApr 28, 2026

Oil Bulls Snap Up $55 Brent Calls Amid Rising Prices

Brent Oil (BNO) buyer 2000 May 22nd (W) $55 calls $4.30 as Oil stays bid

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DBA Breakout to $31 Hints at Easing Inflation Pressures
SocialApr 28, 2026

DBA Breakout to $31 Hints at Easing Inflation Pressures

Ag (DBA) big cup and handle breakout this week measuring to $31 and seeing 5000 October $31 alls buy $0.75 offers in unusual action, which would be a negative sign for inflation/rates

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SOXX and SMH Snap Back to 8‑Day MA
SocialApr 28, 2026

SOXX and SMH Snap Back to 8‑Day MA

$SOXX $SMH nasty two day reversal (just back to 8MA), can just tell with sentiment + extended vs. MAs doing this for so long

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DynaTrace Call Interest Spikes 31% Amid Activist News
SocialApr 28, 2026

DynaTrace Call Interest Spikes 31% Amid Activist News

Of all stocks with more than 20,000 calls in open interest, DynaTrace $DT saw the largest call OI increase at +31% day/day And then gets news of Activist stake SEC snoozing away

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CDNS Shows Bullish Trend Ahead of Earnings
SocialApr 26, 2026

CDNS Shows Bullish Trend Ahead of Earnings

$CDNS reporting Monday night, trend-inflection triggered the week before last, MACD went bull, 6K Aug. 400 calls bought 4/21, size June $290 and $300 calls bought in OI, member write-up on 3/10 https://t.co/msFif2WBqo

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Intel Surges 28%, Options Bet on $100 Target
SocialApr 24, 2026

Intel Surges 28%, Options Bet on $100 Target

Feels like hitting peak insanity for Semi stocks, $INTC up another 28%, but guess that is why have seen options markets position for Intel to reach 100 for months now

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SPY Slides to 8‑day MA as Breadth Weakens.
SocialApr 23, 2026

SPY Slides to 8‑day MA as Breadth Weakens.

$SPY into 8-MA here, as noted was likely earlier this week as saw under the hood weakness in breadth and stall out at that 1.236 level

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TI Surges 15% on Earnings After Heavy Call Buying
SocialApr 23, 2026

TI Surges 15% on Earnings After Heavy Call Buying

Texas Instruments (TXN) 500 January $340 calls bought $14.20 to $14.25 as it explodes 15% on earnings following big call buys all week in it

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FCFS Shines Again as Pawn Shops Boom
SocialApr 23, 2026

FCFS Shines Again as Pawn Shops Boom

FCFS posted great numbers yet again, a favorite small cap financial for years now Pawn Shops thriving

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Early Research Spotlights Celestica’s 35x Stock Surge
SocialApr 22, 2026

Early Research Spotlights Celestica’s 35x Stock Surge

Celestica $CLS an AI winner so many probably still do not follow Shares have risen to $400 from $11.50 in 2023. I caught onto it August 2023 around $22/share Nothing beats fundamental research for growing your wealth as an investor And nothing...

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Custom Volatility Stop Perfectly Tracks CAR Bid
SocialApr 22, 2026

Custom Volatility Stop Perfectly Tracks CAR Bid

$CAR bid 750 A/H 20-day view with my customized setting volatility stop (purple dots), look how it rides that perfectly https://t.co/kx5aUGFJEO

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Trump Extends Ceasefire, Maintains Military Blockade
SocialApr 21, 2026

Trump Extends Ceasefire, Maintains Military Blockade

Closing Bell TACOs President Trump extends ceasefire until Iran proposal is submitted; U.S. military will continue blockade

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FuelCell Jumps 17% After Hot Call Alert
SocialApr 21, 2026

FuelCell Jumps 17% After Hot Call Alert

FuelCell (FCEL) up another 17% after the hot call alert yesterday and here seeing 7500 July $13 buy https://t.co/UUNDzfkjZu

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SYNA
SocialApr 21, 2026

SYNA

$SYNA prob. goes much higher considering But quick 15% on stock for ~ + $8K has me taking some profits , another sweet sub alert https://t.co/v6ru5nA8yW

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