AMKR Amkor Technology topped options sentiment charts this week. The $15.6B semiconductor packaging firm surged 71% year to date. RSI hit 76 showing momentum while short interest stayed light at 1.2 days to cover.
ON ON Semiconductor grabbed attention as the $31.4B chip maker climbed 53% in 2026. RSI spiked to 81 entering overbought territory. Traders positioned across May and June expiries expecting continued strength.
APLD Applied Digital drew bets on AI infrastructure demand. The $9B data center operator held 59% analyst upside potential. Options activity reflected conviction despite 71 short score suggesting heavy bear positioning.
SGHC Super Group hit perfect 100 stock score while offering 55% analyst upside. The $5.5B gaming name paid 1.8% yield attracting defensive flows. Options traders positioned around Q1 earnings.
Defense names showed dense expiry calendars. PLTR Palantir stacked contracts through July as Utah AI regulation news hit wires. LMT Lockheed maintained June positioning after Peru deferred $3.5B fighter jet purchase.
Airlines faced volatility amid Iran war oil shocks. DAL Delta and AAL American held May through July chains. Traders hedged flight cost exposure as crude topped $150.
Semiconductor strength dominated positive sentiment while geopolitical hedges built across travel and defense sectors.
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