Options markets are flashing bearish signals in autos and AI infrastructure this holiday week.
Ford reported a 41% plunge in Q2 EV sales Thursday. The news hit a market already on edge. Ford's SI % FF sits at just 2.8%, but short availability stands at a massive 8,550%. That enormous availability signals dealers can easily load up on puts. The setup is ripe for bearish flow heading into the long weekend.
CoreWeave tells a different story. Bears are already positioned there. SI % FF stands at 28.4% — one of the highest readings in large-cap US tech. Short availability sits at 316%. New bearish bets remain easy to place. The stock has drawn fresh attention after ORTEX flagged it Thursday as a name bears are actively circling.
Meta landed a headline of its own. The company's upcoming "Watermelon" AI model reportedly matches OpenAI's GPT-5.5. Meta's short interest is thin at 1.4%. Availability is maxed out at 9,999%. Call buyers have room to run with minimal squeeze risk from existing shorts.
Applied Materials saw executives cash out this week. SI % FF is 2.9%. The insider selling adds a cautionary note for options bulls in semis ahead of the Fourth of July close.
PepsiCo reports earnings today in a holiday-shortened session. Its 2.2% SI % FF leaves little short-side pressure. Options activity around the print will be the key catalyst to watch.
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