TER Teradyne topped options sentiment rankings this week. The $48B chip tester surged 60% in 2026 drawing heavy bullish positioning. Analysts see 2% upside left as RSI held neutral at 54.
Energy names absorbed unusual flow as Iran war extended into week four. OXY Occidental Petroleum grabbed third place ranking with 53% year-to-date gains. The $62B producer held 65 RSI showing overbought momentum. VLO Valero Energy and DVN Devon Energy both cracked the top eight.
Valero climbed 50% this year as refining margins exploded. Devon added 35% posting 13% analyst upside potential. The energy sector commanded options attention as Trump's Tuesday Iran deadline approached.
NFLX Netflix ranked fifth showing defensive rotation into streaming. The $417B entertainment giant offered 15% upside to targets with 86 stock score. RSI hit 65 signaling near-term heat. TSLA Tesla options showed dense expiry calendars through June. The EV maker fell 20% this year as Trump killed federal credits amid $4 gas prices.
SBLK Star Bulk Carriers drew attention with 22% analyst upside and 12% yield. The $2.7B shipper benefited from extended Strait of Hormuz closure pressuring tanker rates. Marine transport grabbed defensive positioning as war dragged energy logistics.
SPY showed 49 expiries through mid-July reflecting peak hedging demand.
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