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Notable Tuesday Option Activity: CSGS, OUST, KMI

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Unusual options activity surged on March 3, 2026, for three Russell 3000 components: CSG Systems (CSGS), Ouster (OUST), and Kinder Morgan (KMI), with volumes exceeding 44% of their monthly averages. CSGS saw 1,703 contracts traded—45.7% of its 30-day volume—highlighted by 524 put contracts at the $80 strike expiring September 2026, signaling bearish sentiment. OUST’s 7,321 contracts (45.3% of volume) featured 533 calls at the $22 strike expiring March 6, 2026, suggesting short-term bullish bets ahead of the weekly expiration. KMI’s 60,783 contracts (44.6% of volume) included 45,780 puts at the $33 strike expiring March 20, 2026, indicating significant bearish positioning. All three stocks experienced outsized options activity relative to recent trading patterns, reflecting heightened market speculation or hedging strategies.
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