Grocery giant Kroger Co (NYSE:KR) is down 1.4% as investors await third-quarter results. The stock struggles with resistance near the 100-day moving average. Post-earnings, KR historically rises, with analysts expecting an 8.1% move this time. Call options are popular, but rising short interest could pose challenges for the stock.

Short interest in Kroger is up 11.9%, with 28.79 million shares sold short. This represents 4.75% of the stock’s available float. A premium-selling strategy may be prudent, as Kroger’s Schaeffer’s Volatility Scorecard (SVS) is low at 12 out of 100, indicating lower volatility than priced in by options.

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