National Research Corpora... (NRC)

NRC trades at $13.3, 11.3% below the near-term max pain of $15 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is rising across expirations ($7-$15), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 7 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max pain for NRC shows an upward trend from 7 to 15, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 75% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 13.3. Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.