KKR grabbed headlines as investors pulled 7.2% from its asset fund. The private equity giant capped withdrawals sparking unusual options positioning. Expiries cluster through May showing hedging intensity.
SNAP ranked tenth in options sentiment despite down 31% year to date. The $9.5B social media name holds 2.5 days to cover. Citigroup raised target to $7 reflecting 39% upside potential.
Aehr Test Systems topped screening data with 79 RSI and 65 short score. The $2.3B semiconductor tester surged 255% in 2026. Powell Industries claimed second place with 73 RSI.
JPM saw dense option activity as banks broke trading records. The Wall Street giant posted Q1 profits exceeding $25B combined with Citi and Wells. Iran war volatility drove massive volumes.
BLK BlackRock appeared in high-impact news flow. The asset manager faced questions amid market stress. OC Owens Corning adjusted its glass reinforcements sale to $645M from $755M creating event-driven options interest.
SPY and QQQ showed daily expiries through July 17. The extraordinary expiry density reflected heightened hedging demand as geopolitical uncertainty persisted.
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