Options traders are wagering on C3.ai's price swings as uncertainty looms over the AI industry
- C3.ai shares fell 2.96% to $17.03, extending a three-day decline amid heavy options trading (137.1% of average volume). - The drop mirrored broader tech sector struggles, with Microsoft and Alphabet mixed, while Oracle dropped 6.69% despite positive analyst ratings. - OpenAI's potential IPO and $500B Stargate Project fueled speculation, though legal risks and Microsoft dependency threaten its growth narrative. - Options traders bet on C3.ai's volatility, with put/call strategies offering 7.65%-11.79% ret
C3.ai Inc. (AI) shares dropped by 2.96% to close at $17.03 on Thursday, marking a fourth consecutive day of losses. The stock is now trading 62.22% below its highest price over the past year, as reported by a
The stock's weak performance stood out amid mixed results in the broader market, where the S&P 500 declined by 0.99% and the Dow slipped 0.23%. Experts pointed out that C3.ai's challenges mirror broader pressures on technology stocks, as Microsoft and Alphabet saw their shares move in opposite directions. At the same time, Oracle Corporation (ORCL) experienced a 6.69% drop to $256.89, despite receiving a range of
Options investors are also monitoring C3.ai's price swings. Selling a put option at the $17 strike could earn a 7.65% return if it expires without being exercised, while writing a covered call at the $18 strike may generate an 11.79% return if assigned, according to a
The AI industry as a whole remains under the spotlight, with OpenAI—the developer of ChatGPT—reportedly considering an IPO within the next two years, according to
Analysts also pointed to C3.ai's latest IBD Relative Strength rating of 71, which suggests improving momentum despite the recent decline, based on
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