GOOGL dominates the options spotlight this week. Alphabet reports earnings imminently. Traders are positioning hard around that catalyst.
Oil is the other big theme. Gas prices have entered territory not seen since 2008, analysts warn. The USO oil ETF carries 95% short interest as a percentage of free float. Its cost to borrow hit 4.47% APR — far above equity averages. That combination signals aggressive put activity and directional bets on crude.
Software names are under pressure. IBM carries 3.8% SI % FF with availability at 1,372% — plenty of borrow supply, meaning bears can freely add exposure. CRM sits at 5.4% SI % FF. Availability runs at 2,844%. Both stocks featured in recent "software giants get slapped" coverage.
META bucks the trend. Short sellers are light at just 1.6% SI % FF. Options traders appear skewed bullish ahead of its own earnings.
INTC draws attention too. Intel's SI % FF stands at 2.7%. The stock features alongside Alphabet in a packed earnings calendar this week.
Liberty Latin America LILA saw short interest jump 29.7% in one week. That spike, combined with a pending asset sale to América Móvil, sets up a volatile options setup for a small-cap name.
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