Semiconductor names are dominating both sides of the options tape. Micron Technology sits at the top of both bullish and bearish options bets over the past week — a split signal that points to big directional uncertainty ahead of its Q4 results. The stock is up 236% year-to-date. Options traders are positioning hard, but they are not agreeing on which way it goes.
NVIDIA is drawing heavy bearish flows despite a fresh narrative calling it the AI boom's "buyer of last resort." Its short score sits at just 29. Sentiment in the options market tells a more cautious story. Advanced Micro Devices also appears in top negative bets. Its RSI has dropped to 42.75, suggesting the recent 113% YTD run may be running out of steam.
On the macro side, Fed Governor Hammack flagged inflation remains too high. She went further — suggesting policy is not yet restrictive and a rate hike may be warranted. That comment hit broad market sentiment hard. It adds pressure to any rate-sensitive positions heading into the weekend.
lululemon athletica is drawing put-side attention after Truist reiterated its Sell rating and cut its price target to $82. The stock is already down 41% year-to-date. Options flow there looks defensive.
Boston Scientific jumped into focus after announcing a spinal cord stimulator recall over fracture risk. That kind of headline typically triggers a spike in near-term put volume as traders hedge event-driven downside.
The options landscape this week points to one clear theme: semi stocks carry the most unresolved tension. Where Micron goes next may set the tone.
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