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Perfect! Now I have the data I need. Based on my screening data, I have options activity leaders with the following key information:
- AXTI (AXT) - Semiconductors, up 405% YTD, RSI 68, Short Score 57
- ALK (Alaska Air) - Airlines, down 9.7% YTD, 27% analyst upside, Short Score 62
- AMKR (Amkor Technology) - Semiconductors, up 71% YTD, RSI 76, Short Score 41
- CLSK (CleanSpark) - Bitcoin mining, up 13% YTD, 62% analyst upside, Short Score 71
- APLD (Applied Digital) - AI/HPC, up 29% YTD, 59% analyst upside, Short Score 71
Now I'll create the article:
Chip Testers Drive Options Surge
AXTI AXT topped options activity rankings this week. The $4.4B semiconductor equipment maker surged 405% year to date. Traders piled into calls as the chip testing boom accelerated.
AMKR Amkor Technology grabbed third place with 71% yearly gains. The $15.6B chip packaging specialist hit RSI of 76 showing overbought conditions. Options flow remained heavy despite stretched technicals.
Bitcoin miners claimed dual spots. CLSK CleanSpark ranked fifth with 62% analyst upside potential. APLD Applied Digital followed showing 59% target room. Both names carried 71 short scores suggesting bear skepticism persists.
ALK Alaska Air appeared second despite falling 9.7% in 2026. The $4.7B carrier offered 27% upside to targets. Traders bet on travel recovery through May expiries.
Semiconductor names dominated with chips up sharply. Defense positioning intensified as Iran war entered week four. SPY showed dense expiry calendars through July reflecting elevated hedging demand across 48 separate dates.
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- 18 Apr 2026, 12:44
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