Mid‑session IV report (Feb 27 2026) highlights rising implied volatility across several large‑cap names and a surge in unusual option activity. Apple, Target and Citigroup show elevated 30‑day call IVs, while high‑growth stocks such as AST SpaceMobile, EchoStar and MongoDB post weekly IVs exceeding 120 ahead of earnings. The report also flags increased option volume for stocks like CRWV, MSTR and SOFI, and identifies unusual call/put spikes in HTGC, PBRA and others. Traders can use these signals to shape volatility‑based strategies.

Krispy Kreme’s February earnings beat sparked a massive rally in its stock and a spectacular 450% gain for bullish call options bought just before the report. The company posted Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.09, a 200% beat, and EBITDA margin...
The pre‑market implied volatility (IV) report highlights a sharp rise in IV for energy‑related ETFs and stocks as WTI crude climbs above $66, while airlines show elevated IV but balanced call‑put ratios. Unusual option activity spikes on commodities such as...

Firefly Aerospace saw a massive influx of bullish options as traders bought 10,700 February‑27 $25 calls, a ten‑fold increase over existing open interest. The contracts surged in value, delivering up to 163% unrealized gains within 24 hours while the stock...