AAPL is driving the biggest options chatter today. The company filed a bombshell lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing hardware trade secrets. Two former Apple engineers allegedly brought confidential files to OpenAI. That kind of headline sharpens near-term options bets fast.
Apple's short interest sits at just 0.98% of free float. Bears are light. That means options, not stock shorts, are the tool of choice for traders taking a directional view on this legal storm.
UNH is another focus. The company reports earnings this week. Short interest stands at 1.9% of free float. Cost to borrow is 0.44%. UnitedHealth has been under pressure all year. Options traders watching the print closely.
NFLX also reports this week. SI is 2.39% of free float. The stock is a popular vehicle for directional plays into earnings.
DAL filed a shelf prospectus today for debt and equity offerings. That surprised the market. SI is 3.8% of free float — the highest among major names tracked. Availability of shares to borrow is 735% of short interest, meaning supply is ample for new shorts.
BAC rounds out the bank earnings slate. SI is 1.41% of free float. Cost to borrow is 0.51%, slightly elevated versus peers.
NVDA remains in focus as chip stocks gyrate. Cost to borrow is just 0.20%, one of the cheapest in the sector. Short sellers are not pressing the chip giant aggressively.
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