Whirlpool and Twilio experience sharp rise in options trading

Whirlpool Corporation saw a surge in put‑option activity, with traders buying 41,624 contracts – a 489% increase over the typical daily volume of about 7,000 puts. The buying pressure coincided with a modest decline in the stock price during midday trading.

Twilio Inc. recorded an unusually large purchase of call options, with 11,953 contracts bought, representing a 96% jump compared with its normal daily volume of roughly 6,100 calls. Both companies are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and have seen recent changes in institutional holdings, but the highlighted activity centers on the spike in options volume.