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Perfect! Now I have strong data showing options sentiment extremes. Let me create the article focusing on the unusual options activity:

Semis Seize Options Momentum

SMTC Semtech topped options sentiment rankings this week as the $9.8B semiconductor name grabbed aggressive trader positioning. The chip designer surged 49% year to date drawing fresh bullish bets. RSI hit 71 signaling overbought territory yet conviction held firm.

GME GameStop ranked third showing meme stock options resurgence. The $11.2B retailer climbed 25% in 2026 with SI at 76% and 17 days to cover. Traders piled into expiries despite analyst targets 46% below current levels suggesting pure momentum plays.

POET POET Technologies grabbed fourth place exploding 139% year to date. The $1.8B optical chip maker held 62 short score yet options sentiment stayed elevated. RSI spiked to 81 showing extreme overbought conditions as speculative fever intensified.

AMGN Amgen claimed second with modest 2% analyst upside. The $188B biotech offered defensive exposure drawing hedging flows. NOK Nokia ranked sixth surging 62% as Finland's telecom giant attracted sustained options interest.

Bearish positioning concentrated in large-cap defensives. WELL Welltower and PLD Prologis showed zero positive sentiment as REIT options skewed put-heavy. Insurance names absorbed protective put buying amid macro uncertainty.

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