Options traders are heavily buying calls in tech stocks like Intel, AMD, Crowdstrike, and SpaceX amid a Nasdaq rally and Federal Reserve interest rate hike. Intel saw nearly triple its average options volume, driven by bullish bets on its chip production talks with SK Hynix. AMD and Crowdstrike also experienced strong bullish flows, while SpaceX options trading surged with significant put selling. This activity signals investor optimism on tech gains despite rising rates, highlighting a focus on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity sectors.
Following the surge in bullish options activity around AI and tech stocks, Intel shares on Pluang are up 1.19% at USD 110.09 as of Sep 18, 2026 18:31 WIB, reflecting steady investor interest despite a majority sell order activity of 69%. Crowdstrike trades slightly down by 0.21% at USD 245.18, with a more balanced buy-sell order split favoring buyers at 57%. SpaceX shows a modest gain of 0.63% at USD 155.74, though most Pluang users are selling with 75% sell orders, indicating mixed sentiment on the stock.
Intel Corporation's rating is upgraded to speculative Buy due to rumors of a deal with SK hynix that could support its foundry business turnaround. The potential joint venture or leasing arrangement might resolve funding and demand challenges for Int...
Intel shares rose 4% after reports that SK Hynix is in early talks to produce memory chips at Intel's Ohio facility, marking a potential first for domestic U.S. memory chip manufacturing. However, no deal has been signed, and the plant's opening is n...
Intel and SK Hynix shares rose sharply after reports emerged that the two companies are in early talks to produce memory chips together at Intel's idle Ohio complex. This potential partnership could turn Intel's unused facility into a revenue source ...
Intel reported its fastest growth in 15 years with Q2 revenue up 25%, driven by strong margin expansion in its Data Center and AI businesses. The company raised PC CPU prices three times in a year, focusing on profitability despite a shrinking PC mar...
Tigress Financial upgraded Intel's price target from $118 to $145, maintaining a "Buy" rating due to strong performance in Intel's Data Center and AI division, which saw a 59% revenue increase to $6.3 billion in Q2. The upcoming IPO of Altera, where ...
