OXY Occidental Petroleum grabbed third place in options sentiment rankings this week. The $62B energy producer surged 53% year to date as Iran war drove crude above $100. Traders positioned heavily across April expiries betting on extended volatility.
VLO Valero Energy ranked seventh showing refiner conviction. The $73B oil processor jumped 50% in 2026 as Gulf supply disruption boosted crack spreads. RSI hit 60 indicating balanced momentum despite parabolic gains.
DVN Devon Energy appeared eighth with 13% analyst upside potential. The $31B shale producer yielded 2.5% attracting defensive rotation flows. Short score held at 38 as bears questioned sustainability of $100 oil.
MPC Marathon Petroleum ranked thirteenth as options volume spiked. The refiner gained 49% in three months tracking energy complex strength. Traders built positions through May expiries suggesting extended time horizon.
DOW Dow Chemical jumped to sixth place as commodities soared. The materials giant posted 77% gains while RSI spiked to 70 showing overbought territory. Options bets reflected both momentum chasing and profit taking hedges.
NFLX Netflix surprised at fifth rank drawing tech rotation interest. The $417B streamer held 65 RSI with 15% upside to targets offering stability amid war chaos. Defensive positioning appeared alongside energy bets.
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