Three names stand out in the options market as the week closes: NKE, STZ, and DELL.
NIKE reports earnings next week. Options expiries cluster through July, with the July 17 contract drawing the most open interest. Short interest sits at 4.1% of free float. Availability is 875% of SI — borrow is cheap at 0.45% APR. That setup points to options traders leaning directional, not hedging a short squeeze.
Constellation Brands has 10 active expiry dates running to September. Its short interest is 5.2% of free float. Availability stands at a massive 2,025% of SI. Traders looking for downside have no borrow friction. The September 18 expiry has attracted attention heading into the company's next quarterly report.
Dell Technologies shows the most active expiry calendar of the group — 19 distinct dates stretching through September. The stock carries 5.5% short interest. An eye-catching 5,895% availability suggests no institutional squeeze risk. Dell also made headlines today after terminating a major distribution deal with . That binary news could see elevated call buying into next week.
JPMorgan Chase hit an all-time high today after a $50 billion buyback announcement and dividend boost. Its options chain shows near-term expiries today and Friday. Short interest is just 1.1% of free float. The stock's high-watermark print likely drove call volume on today's close.
Qualcomm stands out for a unique reason: it carries two extra July expiries (July 20 and July 21) alongside standard weekly contracts — a signal of unusual positioning around a specific catalyst window.
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