Options Signals: Intel, Getty, Ondas in Focus

Markets are navigating geopolitical noise on Monday. Trump threatened toll collection at the Strait of Hormuz. That headlines-driven uncertainty is showing up in the options market across several names.

Intel: High Momentum, Near-Zero Borrow Cost

INTC carries a momentum score of 91.7 out of 100 today. Its ORTEX total score sits at 81.5. Short interest is just 2.6% of free float. Cost to borrow is only 0.45%. Options chains run densely through to September 25 expiry, including 16 distinct expiry dates. That range of available contracts signals sustained trader interest in positioning around Intel's recovery narrative.

Getty Images: Squeezed and Expensive to Borrow

GETY is attracting attention after featuring in today's market focus. Short interest stands at 8.5% of free float. Cost to borrow has hit 17.68% — well above the market average. Availability of shares to borrow is near zero at just 0.83% of short interest. Options expiries are thin, with only July 17 and August 21 dates available. That scarcity of contracts and high borrow cost signals stress.

Ondas: Massive Short Interest After Defense Win

ONDS reported $40M+ in new defense orders today. Short interest sits at a striking 32.6% of free float. Availability is effectively zero. Options trade out to September 18. A large defense contract drop into a heavily shorted, zero-availability stock is a classic setup for a squeeze. Traders will watch whether call volumes spike into the June 26 expiry.

McCormick Earnings Catalyst

MKC reports this week. Options expiries cluster at July 17, August 21, and September 18. Analyst forecast revisions arrived this morning ahead of the call, pointing to elevated implied volatility.

This is not financial advice.