On January 29, Eastern Time, Microsoft options saw a total of 2300225 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 67% and puts making up 32%.
Microsoft has 2364722 contracts outstanding, with calls accounting for 61% and puts making up 38%.
The top volume gainer was the 445 dollars Call option expiring on January 30, 2026, with 49753 contracts traded.
On the news front, Recent key news:

1. Jan 29, Microsoft's Q2 results showed a significant increase in capital expenditures, leading to a 10% drop in stock price. The market reacted negatively to the 66% year-over-year rise in data center spending, which raised concerns about the return on AI investments. Source: 金十数据

2. Jan 29, Analysts lowered Microsoft's price targets due to concerns over Azure's growth and high CapEx. Piper Sandler and Keybanc analysts reduced their targets to $600, reflecting worries about the company's spending and growth balance. Source: Benzinga

3. Jan 29, The stock formed a 'death cross,' indicating a bearish pattern. This technical signal, where the short-term moving average crosses below the long-term average, suggests potential further declines. Source: YChartsTech sector faces AI investment concerns.
Please note: The chart below does not include options expiring within five days.
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On January 29, Eastern Time, Microsoft options saw a total of 2300225 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 67% and puts making up 32%.

- On January 29, Microsoft saw a total options trading volume of 2,300,225 contracts, with 67% being call options and 32% put options.  
- Following its Q4 earnings report, where capital expenditures surged 66% but cloud business growth weakened, Microsoft's stock fell 10%, resulting in a loss of $357 billion in market value.  
- Market concerns about AI investment returns intensified on January 30, putting pressure on Microsoft’s stock and contributing to a broader sell-off in technology shares, impacting companies like Alphabet and Nvidia.

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