Three major optical communication stocks have doubled this year. Will the momentum continue?

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As Nasdaq launches weekly options expiring on Mondays and Wednesdays for nine major targets, there are now short-term options available for trading every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Our editor has compiled a list of the top gainers and losers in options from the previous trading day, allowing investors to experience the appeal and dynamics of options trading.

Essential for options buyers:

Call Option (Call) Gainers:

$iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT.US)$ +5.39%, IBIT 260302 38.50C +462.96%

$NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ +2.99%, NVDA 260302 175.00C +101.33%

$Microsoft (MSFT.US)$ +1.48%, MSFT 260302 395.00C +101.0%

$SPDR Gold ETF (GLD.US)$ +1.29%, GLD 260302 481.00C +62.38%

$iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM.US)$ +0.92%, IWM 260302 259.00 Call +36.03%

$Meta Platforms (META.US)$+0.83%, META 260302 642.50 Call +34.29%

$Apple (AAPL.US)$+0.2%, AAPL 260302 260.00 Call +8.55%

Top Gainers in Put Options:

$Alphabet-A (GOOGL.US)$ -1.68%, GOOGL 260302 312.50 Put +106.67%

$iShares Silver Trust (SLV.US)$ -4.02%, SLV 260302 87.00 Put +96.1%

$Amazon (AMZN.US)$ -0.77%, AMZN 260302 215.00 Put +41.14%

$Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$ -0.79%, AMD 260306 222.50 Put +24.73%

$Broadcom (AVGO.US)$ -0.23%, AVGO 260302 332.50 Put +15.39%

$Tesla (TSLA.US)$ +0.2%, TSLA 260302 417.50 Put +14.07%

Essential Options Preview

$Apple (AAPL.US)$：

Next expiration date: 2026/03/04

Major events during the period:Apple launched the iPhone 17e with the A19 chip (starting at $599) and the upgraded iPad Air with the M4 chip on Monday. The company is expected to unveil the MacBook Pro equipped with M5 Pro/Max chips and an affordable MacBook on Tuesday. The market's recent focus has been on the implementation of Apple’s AI strategy. Reports indicate that Apple is deepening its collaboration with Google, planning to host Siri servers in Google's data centers to ease computational pressure, although mass production of its self-developed AI chips is not expected until the second half of the year.

Current technical patterns:Boosted by new product launches and AI partnership news, Apple's stock price rebounded slightly by 0.20% to close at $264.72 on Monday. Technically, the RSI is around 54, indicating a neutral zone, while the MACD histogram shows a slight negative value, suggesting a possible consolidation phase. The options market reflects a bullish skew, with call option positions concentrated at strike prices between $270 and $282.5, but no significant overbought signals are evident. Market feedback following the March 4 pre-order launch and substantial progress in Apple’s AI strategy are expected to be catalysts for the next phase of the stock's movement.

$Amazon (AMZN.US)$：

Next expiration date: 2026/03/04

Major events during the period:Amazon is currently dealing with multiple overlapping events.

– Geopolitical risks have emerged unexpectedly — On March 2, three data centers in the Middle East region were hit by drone attacks, causing structural damage and service interruptions. Restoration efforts may take an extended period.

- Major strategic partnership finalized - On February 27, Amazon announced a $50 billion investment in OpenAI, with both parties signing an eight-year $100 billion AWS expansion agreement. OpenAI committed to utilizing 2 gigawatts of Trainium computing power.

- New AI regulatory rules take effect - Starting March 4, upgraded management rules for automated seller tools and AI agents will be implemented, requiring AI software to clearly declare its automated functions.On the same day, Amazon executives will visit the White House to sign a power cost commitment with Trump, pledging to purchase or build power generation facilities for new AI data centers.

Current technical pattern:Affected by dual pressures from the attack on a data center and concerns over profitability due to $200 billion in AI capital expenditures, Amazon's stock price has recently been under pressure, falling to the $208 range on March 2. Technically, the stock price has broken below the 20-day, 50-day, and 100-day moving averages, indicating dominant bearish sentiment, but the MACD remaining above the signal line suggests potential for a rebound. The long-term incremental impact of the OpenAI partnership and the actual effects of geopolitical risks are expected to become the focal points of the next phase of market dynamics.

$Broadcom (AVGO.US)$：

Next expiration date: 2026/03/04

Major events during the period:Broadcom will release its Q1 2026 fiscal earnings after the market closes on March 4. Market focus will be on the progress of its AI business; refer to Broadcom's forward-looking article. Based on last quarter's guidance, Broadcom expects Q1 revenue of approximately $19.1 billion, an adjusted EBITDA margin target of 67%, and AI semiconductor revenue to double year-over-year to $8.2 billion, primarily driven by custom AI accelerators (ASICs) and Ethernet AI switch chips.

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On March 1, RBC Capital downgraded its target price from $370 to $340 due to concerns about the sustainability of Anthropic’s demand. The stock opened 0.23% lower on March 2.

Current technical pattern:Broadcom's stock has recently been under pressure due to pre-earnings uncertainty and a lowered target price. Technically, the RSI is in a neutral-to-weak zone, and the MACD indicator is in a sell state. The stock price has fallen below the 60-day moving average but remains above the 250-day moving average, forming technical support. The options market shows bullish skew, with significant call option positions concentrated between $320-$330, while put options between $300-$310 form an institutional protective cushion. Investors are expected to focus on AI order growth rates and customer diversification progress when the earnings report is released on March 4.

$Alphabet-A (GOOGL.US)$：

Next expiration date: 03/04/26

Major events during the period:Google has recently intensified its AI strategy signals. On March 3, it confirmed that Apple will use Google's data centers to host new Siri servers based on Gemini, marking a substantive deepening of their AI cooperation. On March 4, executives will visit the White House to sign a power cost commitment with Trump, allowing the construction of self-owned power generation facilities for new AI data centers to alleviate rising residential electricity prices. Additionally, March 4 coincides with India's Holi Festival, where Google launched an interactive color splash animation on its search page as part of a holiday marketing effort to boost user engagement.

Current technical pattern:Due to broader market adjustments and pre-meeting uncertainty regarding the White House power commitment, Google's stock came under recent pressure, closing at $306.52 on March 2, down 1.68%. Technically, the stock has broken below the 10-day and 60-day moving averages, with the MACD below the signal line, indicating dominant bearish sentiment. Key support levels are seen around the $300 psychological mark and near the 120-day moving average. Substantial incremental cooperation from Apple's Siri hosting and execution details of the White House power commitment are expected to become focal points for the next phase of trading.

$Meta Platforms (META.US)$：

Next expiration date: 03/04/26

Major events during the period:Meta has recently taken intensive actions in its AI strategy. On February 23, it signed a multi-year agreement worth tens of billions of dollars with AMD, including 160 million AMD stock warrants, creating a deep binding for AI hardware supply. On February 27, it was revealed that Meta signed a multi-billion dollar TPU leasing agreement with Google for next-generation large model training. On March 4, Meta will participate in the White House 'Consumer Electricity Price Protection Commitment' meeting and attend Morgan Stanley's technology conference.

Current technical pattern:Meta's stock has recently been under pressure due to profit concerns triggered by a trillion-dollar capital expenditure. On March 2, it rose by 0.83%. Technically, the RSI is in a neutral-to-weak zone, the stock price has fallen below the 250-day moving average, and the MACD histogram shows a slight negative value, suggesting that bearish sentiment dominates but there is potential for a rebound. The options market positioning is relatively neutral. The long-term incremental cooperation with AMD and the actual pace of capital expenditure implementation are expected to become the focus of the next phase of trading.

$Microsoft (MSFT.US)$：

Next expiration date: 03/04/26

Major events during this period:Microsoft will participate in the White House 'Pledge to Protect Electricity Payers' signing ceremony on March 4, joining tech giants Amazon and Google in committing to self-power new AI data centers. President Brad Smith previously expressed appreciation for the government's efforts to 'ensure data centers do not drive up consumer electricity prices'.

Current technological form:Microsoft’s stock performance has been sluggish recently. Technically, the RSI is in a neutral-to-weak region, and the stock price is below the 60-day, 120-day, and 250-day moving averages. However, the MACD histogram has turned positive, indicating weakened bearish momentum.

$NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$

Next expiration date: 03/04/26

Major events during this period:NVIDIA announced a major strategic partnership on March 2, investing $2 billion each in optical communication giants Lumentum and Coherent (totaling $4 billion) and signing multi-billion-dollar procurement commitments. This firmly positions optical interconnect technology as the cornerstone of the next-generation AI infrastructure. NVIDIA’s stock closed up 2.99% at $182.48 on March 2. CEO Jensen Huang will participate in a fireside chat at Morgan Stanley's TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) conference in San Francisco on March 4.

Current technological form:Driven by the dual impact of a $40 billion strategic investment boost and geopolitical risk aversion, NVIDIA's stock price rose by 2.99%. Technically, the RSI is in the neutral zone, the MACD indicator shows moderate bullish momentum, and the stock price remains above the 250-day moving average, indicating long-term bullish potential. The options market exhibits a bullish skew, with Call positions concentrated between $185 and $200. Key support is at $171 (recent low), while resistance lies at the previous high of $212. The unveiling of new chips and the practical implementation progress of optical strategies at the GTC conference on March 17 are expected to be the core catalysts for the next phase of the rally.

$Tesla (TSLA.US)$

Next expiration date: 2026/03/04

Major events during the period:Tesla confirmed on March 3 that the production of Cybercab is accelerating. Additionally, there are signs of recovery in the European market, with significant increases in market share in France and Norway in February.

Current technical pattern:Tesla’s stock price has been fluctuating downward recently, closing at $403.32 on March 2, up 0.20%. Technically, the RSI is in the neutral zone, the stock price holds firmly above the 250-day moving average but below the 120-day moving average, and the MACD indicator is moderate without clear overbought or oversold signals. Options market positions are concentrated around the 420 Call and 430 Call.

Macroeconomic event reminders:

Wednesday at 21:15, US ADP Employment Change for February;

Thursday at 03:00, Federal Reserve releases the Beige Book on economic conditions;

Friday at 21:30, US Unemployment Rate for February, and US Nonfarm Payrolls (seasonally adjusted).

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