OXY Occidental Petroleum claimed the second spot on options sentiment rankings this week. The $61B oil giant jumped 49% year to date as Iran war pushed crude above $95. Traders loaded calls across April expiries showing conviction. RSI spiked to 76 signaling overbought territory.
Electronic Arts topped sentiment charts as the $50B gaming company absorbed massive takeover positioning. The stock held flat on the year as investors bet on $55B take-private deal completion. FT reported bond appetite remained strong despite geopolitical chaos.
TXN Texas Instruments grabbed third with 12.6% analyst upside. The $177B chipmaker posted dense April option chains showing sustained semiconductor interest. Yield hit 2.9% attracting income flows amid volatility.
DVN Devon Energy ranked fourth up 37% this year. The $31B oil producer saw heavy positioning as energy dominance persisted. RKT Rocket Companies held sixth with explosive 53% upside potential despite sliding 27% in 2026.
SPY and QQQ showed massive daily expiry calendars extending through July. The index ETFs reflected extreme hedging demand as Middle East war entered its third week. Tomorrow's expiries held heavy volume suggesting overnight event risk positioning.
Oil sector grabbed five of top 15 spots showing directional conviction on supply disruption bets.
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