AAL American Airlines grabbed heavy options positioning after Trump signaled strike pause. The carrier soared alongside airline peers as war de-escalation hopes sparked sector rotation. Options chains through June 18 showed dense expiry calendars reflecting hedging demand.
DAL Delta and UAL United absorbed similar flows. The travel rebound narrative returned fast as oil prices stabilized. Active expiries stretched to May 15 showing conviction in sustained recovery.
Occidental Petroleum topped options sentiment rankings per ORTEX screening data. The $60B energy giant jumped 47.6% year to date on Iran war premium. RSI hit 75 showing overbought conditions as traders positioned through extended conflict scenarios.
SOC Sable Offshore ranked fourth with 59.7% analyst upside. The $2.4B oil name held 72 short score yet grabbed unusual options activity. Devon Energy and Marathon Petroleum rounded out top energy plays drawing bullish bets.
Texas Instruments appeared seventh as semiconductor options activity persisted. The $170B chipmaker showed 18.4% target upside despite sector volatility. Autodesk grabbed positioning with 33.8% upside potential.
SPY and QQQ showed 40 plus expiries through June reflecting extreme hedging demand. War uncertainty kept defensive positioning elevated.
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