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BULL
2026-08-14
Overnight Scan Record · Technology
See the 2026-08-14 Morning BriefingThis is one row from the GammaRips nightly scan of about 3,500 optionable US stocks, tracked to its outcome. What membership means depends on the scan date. For scan dates from 2026-08-24, it is a liquidity rank: the 100 most liquid names, bullish only. For earlier scan dates, the scan selected on unusual options activity and included bearish names. The two sets are not one population. Data, not a recommendation. New here? See how the pool is built → Or put your AI agent on this data →
Score
7/10
Descriptive context. Not a quality rank and not a forecast.
Move
2.6%
Flow
$4.5M
AI Analysis
Model-written context on what the scan saw that night. It is context, not advice and not a trade instruction.
ADP BULL $280C Aug 21 '26. Institutional options flow is concentrating heavy bullish sentiment into the near-term $280 strike calls as the underlying stock breaks out to $276.23, fueled by a fundamental tailwind from its recent fiscal Q4 earnings beat and solid FY 2027 adjusted EPS guidance. This aggressive call positioning aligns with a broader post-earnings rebound and positive macro labor market cooling. Risk factor: Any sudden macroeconomic shift or signs of rapid slowdown in client bookings and corporate retention rates could limit the stock's near-term upside potential.
Flow Breakdown
Call Volume
$3.3M
Put Volume
$1.2M
Flow Intent
DIRECTIONAL
Catalyst
Earnings Beat
Engine-Selected Contract
The contract the engine priced for this row. Descriptive, not a recommendation.
ContractO:ADP260821C00280000
Strike$280.00
Expiration2026-08-21
Delta0.39
Key Levels
Resistance$280.59
Support$240.40
Price$276.23
SMA 50 / 200$244 / $235
52W Range$188 — $316
RSI (14)67
News & Catalyst Analysis
Key Headline
ADP shares close higher as fiscal Q4 earnings beat and solid FY27 guidance drive steady rebound
News Summary
ADP is experiencing a strong structural rebound following its fiscal Q4 earnings beat and solid fiscal 2027 guidance calling for 9-11% adjusted EPS growth. The momentum is further reinforced by positive macro data showing a cooling labor market, which reduces aggressive monetary tightening fears and benefits dividend-paying business services providers. The aggressive institutional options premium indicates that the broader market recovery is driving sustained confidence in ADP's upward trajectory.
Flow Intent Analysis
The positioning is anticipatory of a breakout above historical resistance, concentrating high-conviction call premium at the $280 strike prior to the short-term August 21 expiry.
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