GEO Group Experiences Surge in Options Trading, Stakeholders Increase Holdings

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) has been a notable stock with institutional investors showing increased interest, including significant purchases by Barclays PLC and new stakes by firms like RoundAngle Advisors LLC. Unusually high options trading activity was observed, with a 56% increase in call options volume, indicating heightened market attention. Insider selling was reported by EVP Shayn P. March, who reduced his holdings by 10%. Over the past 20 years, GEO Group has produced an average annual return of 9.2%, with a $100 investment growing to $512.81, demonstrating the power of compounded returns. Meanwhile, Mariner LLC and other institutional investors have also increased their holdings in Geospace Technologies Co. (NASDAQ:GEOS), reflecting broader interest in small-cap stocks within the oil and gas sector. These developments highlight active institutional positioning and notable market movements in these companies' stocks.