DigitalOcean topped options sentiment rankings this week. The $9.1B cloud platform surged 82% year to date drawing heavy trader interest. Short score hit 63 showing mixed conviction despite momentum.
United Therapeutics claimed third place. The $25B biotech jumped 17% this year while options activity spiked. Traders positioned through April expiries as the rare disease specialist held 9% analyst upside.
GameStop appeared fourth with wild 78 short score. The meme stock grabbed options attention despite 19 days to cover. Bears remained committed yet traders piled into weekly contracts betting on volatility.
Energy names dominated the rest. Occidental Petroleum soared 51% this year as oil war extended supply chaos. The $62B producer held dense options calendars through June reflecting hedging demand. Diamondback Energy and EOG Resources followed showing sector rotation.
NextDecade ranked tenth posting 39% gains. The $1.9B LNG exporter offered 6% yield attracting income hunters. Options volume reflected energy infrastructure positioning as traders anticipated extended Middle East conflict.
SPY showed 47 separate expiries through July. Traders loaded hedges across every timeframe. Daily expiries through April 17 signaled extreme near term uncertainty. DIA and QQQ calendars remained equally packed.
Pfizer grabbed attention after Trump unveiled 100% drug tariffs. United Airlines absorbed focus as checked bag fees jumped $10 on fuel costs.
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