2 Stocks Seeing Unusual Options Volume

Group 1: Lowe's Companies Inc - Lowe's Companies stock is down 0.7% at $241.62, following an earnings call where the company reported better-than-expected earnings for the fiscal second quarter, but missed quarterly revenue expectations and reduced its full-year outlook [1] - The options activity for Lowe's has surged to four times the typical volume, with 14,000 calls and 17,000 puts traded so far, indicating heightened investor interest [1] - The most popular option is the weekly 8/23 250-strike call, where new positions are being opened [1] Group 2: Kellanova - Kellanova shares are up 0.2% at $80.39, experiencing triple the average intraday options volume after Mars reported a 20.6% stake in the company as of August 13 [2] - The options activity for Kellanova shows a bullish sentiment, with 20,000 calls traded against just 5,584 puts [2] - The October 82.50 call is the most popular option, with new positions being bought to open [2]