SMCI Super Micro plunged 12% after hours Thursday on DOJ export charges. The $18B server maker absorbed massive hedging activity as traders scrambled for protection. Short score stood at 67 while analysts maintained 31% upside targets showing deep sentiment divide.
AZTR Azitra exploded 44% after hours grabbing top trending spot. The $2.8M biotech drew sudden speculative interest despite holding 888% analyst upside potential. The micro-cap surge triggered volatility trading as options chains repriced.
AXTI AXT rallied 19% Thursday on AI chip demand. The $2.6B semiconductor materials firm jumped 171% year to date drawing fresh positioning. Short score held at 49 suggesting balanced bearish views.
Nokia claimed top options sentiment for the second week. The $46B Finnish telecom posted 29% yearly gains while RSI hit 63. Teradyne held fifth place as the chip tester surged 55% this year attracting conviction bets.
FDX FedEx appeared on multiple watch lists ahead of earnings. RIVN Rivian grabbed attention as EV volatility persisted. Dense expiry calendars through June reflected heightened hedging demand across tech and industrial names as Iran war extended energy chaos.
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