Energy stocks grabbed options attention amid Iran war chaos. OXY Occidental Petroleum ranked third on seven-day sentiment scores as traders positioned through April expiries. The $62B oil producer surged 53% year to date.
VLO Valero Energy attracted heavy flow with expiries extending through May. The $73B refiner jumped 50% in 2026 as crude prices spiked above $100. Traders loaded puts and calls reflecting extreme uncertainty.
DVN Devon Energy showed dense positioning through month-end. The $31B producer gained 35% this year while holding 13% target upside. Options activity suggested hedging demand outpaced directional bets.
NFLX Netflix unexpectedly ranked fifth on options scores. The $417B streaming giant gained just 5% year to date yet grabbed trader attention. Analysts projected 15% upside as competition fears eased.
DOW Dow Chemical surged 77% drawing unusual options interest. The materials name held 70 RSI showing overbought conditions. Traders positioned through earnings scheduled for later this month.
Teradyne topped sentiment rankings for the third consecutive week. The chip equipment maker sustained bullish momentum amid semiconductor strength.
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