Micron's earnings beat expectations! NVIDIA's conference sends strong signals—what should you invest
Today's Options Opportunity Preview
From today’s U.S. pre-market action, market sentiment continues yesterday’s tech sector rebound; the temporary easing of Middle East tensions and falling oil prices support a recovery in risk appetite.
$Marvell Technology (MRVL.US)$ MRVL remains one of the semiconductor sector’s top focal points in today’s pre-market session. The immediate catalyst is its upcoming inclusion into the S&P 500 index, combined with Jensen Huang’s prior comment that MRVL could become the 'next trillion-dollar tech company.' The market continues to re-rate the stock around AI-customized chips, optical interconnects, and data center networking chips.
On the options front, MRVL’s current implied volatility sits in an extremely elevated range, with strong bullish sentiment reflected in call options. However, after such a rapid short-term rally, the margin for error when chasing a gap-up open has clearly diminished. Today’s key focus is whether the stock can hold above its pre-market strength zone on higher volume after the open. Continued high-level turnover would suggest that index inclusion and AI interconnect re-rating are still attracting fresh capital; conversely, a failure to sustain gains would expose single-leg calls to simultaneous downside pressure from both price pullback and IV contraction.

$Intel (INTC.US)$ Intel remains worth watching today. Yesterday’s surge stemmed largely from renewed market optimism around its external foundry business: reports suggest Google may use Intel as a manufacturing supplier for future TPU orders, while discussions are also emerging around whether major clients like NVIDIA and Google might diversify their advanced-node supply chains for greater security. The key question is whether the stock can extend yesterday’s strength and hold its breakout zone on strong volume. If intraday volume fades, it likely indicates traders are treating this as a short-term rumor play; if buying interest continues to expand on higher volume, the AI foundry re-rating narrative could gain further traction.

Review of yesterday's options market
Index Options
On June 8 in U.S. Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. equity index options market declined, with a total of 6.36 million contracts traded. The put/call volume ratio rose to 1.24.
As the upcoming expiration date approaches, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume showed the following characteristics: peak put option volume occurred at 7,300 points, while peak call option volume occurred at 7,450 points.

Single Stock Options
$Intel (INTC.US)$Intel rose 11.19%, with 696,500 options contracts traded, and the put/call volume ratio fell to 0.46. Intel’s stock surged 11% after Google placed an order for over 3 million AI chips to be manufactured by the company.

$Apple (AAPL.US)$ Apple fell 1.89%, with 2.1798 million options contracts traded, and the put/call volume ratio rose to 0.68. Apple unveiled an upgraded Siri AI at WWDC, but its shares dropped 1.89% as the new AI will be absent from iPhone and iPad platforms in the European Union due to regulatory requirements.

Top list of options trading volume
Among the top 10 stocks by options trading volume, $Micron Technology (MU.US)$ Micron Technology had the highest put/call volume ratio, reaching 0.77. Micron Technology’s stock rebounded nearly 10% on Monday, with analysts expecting the memory shortage to persist through the end of 2028.

Implied volatility rankings (underlying market cap > $10 billion and options trading volume > 100,000)
$Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI.US)$Implied volatilityApplied Optoelectronics saw the largest increase, rising 145.05%, up 0.47% from the previous trading day. Applied Optoelectronics executives Chen Honglun and Ye Shuhua sold shares, and the company's stock rose over 11% amid a rebound in the optical communications sector.

$Galaxy Digital (GLXY.US)$Galaxy Digital recorded the largest increase in implied volatility, reaching 113.31%, up 28.60% from the previous trading day. Galaxy Digital entered into a cryptocurrency lending partnership with Morgan Stanley, and its CEO stated that the company’s 1.6-gigawatt Texas data center capacity is expected to be fully leased out before summer.

Risk Warning
An option is a contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price on a specific date or before that date. The price of an option is influenced by various factors, including the current price of the underlying asset, the strike price, time to expiration, and implied volatility.
Implied volatility reflects the market's expectation of the option's volatility over a certain period in the future. It is derived inversely from the BS pricing model of options and is generally considered an indicator of market sentiment. When investors anticipate greater volatility, they may be more willing to pay higher prices for options to hedge risks, resulting in higher implied volatility.
Traders and investors use implied volatility to assessOption priceto enhance attractiveness, identify potential mispricing, and manage risk exposure.Disclaimer
This content does not constitute any offer, solicitation, recommendation, opinion, or guarantee of any securities, financial products, or tools. The risk of loss in trading options can be substantial. In some cases, losses may exceed the initial margin deposited. Even if you set contingent orders such as 'stop-loss' or 'limit' orders, these may not prevent losses. Market conditions may make such orders unexecutable. You may be required to deposit additional margin within a short period. If you fail to provide the required amount within the specified time, your open positions may be liquidated. However, you will still be responsible for any shortfall in your account. Therefore, before trading, you should study and understand options and carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you based on your financial situation and investment objectives. If you trade options, you should be familiar with the procedures for exercising options and the rights and obligations upon exercise and expiration. Options trading carries extremely high risks and is not suitable for all investors. Investors should carefully readCharacteristics and Risks of Standardized Options。
This content does not constitute any offer, solicitation, recommendation, opinion, or guarantee of any securities, financial products, or tools. The risk of loss in trading options can be substantial. In some cases, losses may exceed the initial margin deposited. Even if you set contingent orders such as 'stop-loss' or 'limit' orders, these may not prevent losses. Market conditions may make such orders unexecutable. You may be required to deposit additional margin within a short period. If you fail to provide the required amount within the specified time, your open positions may be liquidated. However, you will still be responsible for any shortfall in your account. Therefore, before trading, you should study and understand options and carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you based on your financial situation and investment objectives. If you trade options, you should be familiar with the procedures for exercising options and the rights and obligations upon exercise and expiration. Options trading carries extremely high risks and is not suitable for all investors. Investors should carefully readCharacteristics and Risks of Standardized Options。
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