Oil and gas names dominated options activity today. GLNG Golar LNG topped sentiment scores after surging 42% year to date. The $5.6B LNG player drew heavy call volume as Iran war pushed energy infrastructure bets to extremes.
OXY Occidental Petroleum ranked second with massive expiry calendars stretching through June. The $60B producer jumped 47% in 2026 as crude spiked above $95. RSI hit 75 showing overbought momentum yet traders piled into upside positions.
DVN Devon Energy grabbed third place offering 6.8% analyst upside. The $30B independent explorer posted 32% yearly gains drawing bullish flow. The 2.4% yield attracted defensive positioning amid volatility.
MPC Marathon Petroleum appeared fourth despite facing 8.5% downside to consensus targets. The $68B refiner surged 50% as energy margins expanded. Traders positioned through April expiries betting on extended Middle East disruption.
EQNR Equinor soared 67% yet faced 23% downside. The $97B Norwegian giant offered 3.9% yield attracting income-focused options strategies.
Tech names showed dense calendars but lacked directional conviction. TSLA and NVDA offered 21 and 28 expiries respectively through July showing elevated hedging demand amid geopolitical chaos.
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