Teradyne topped options sentiment rankings again as the $48B chip tester held trader conviction. The semiconductor equipment maker surged 60% year to date drawing positioning across May expiries. RSI reached 54 showing balanced momentum despite the rally.
OXY Occidental Petroleum claimed second as Iran war fears drove energy volatility. The $62B producer jumped 53% in 2026 with oil holding above $95. Traders piled into calls through June expiries betting on extended Strait of Hormuz disruption.
NFLX Netflix ranked fifth as the $417B streamer absorbed heavy options flow ahead of Q1 earnings. Analyst upside held at 15% despite the stock gaining 5% year to date. Expiries stretched through June showing sustained interest.
VLO Valero grabbed seventh as refiners benefited from crude chaos. The $73B energy giant rallied 50% this year trading at RSI 60. Options activity surged on margin expansion expectations.
DVN Devon Energy ranked eighth with 13% analyst upside and 2.5% yield. The $31B oil producer gained 35% in 2026 as defensive rotation accelerated. DTC hit 2.0 showing light short coverage.
SPY and QQQ showed dense daily expiry calendars reflecting extreme hedging demand amid geopolitical uncertainty.
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