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Lyft Inc. (LYFT) stock keeps rising, which has also elevated its put options. This has been a boon for short sellers of out-of-the-money puts, especially in nearby expiry periods. Lyft’s forecast of positive FCF could be positive for Lyft put short sellers, especially for existing shareholders. I discussed this strategy in two previous Barchart articles and those following this would have made money, especially long investors in LFYT stock. For example, I discussed short-put plays in the March 6, 2024, Barchart article, “Unusual Activity in Lyft Put Options Highlights Its Underlying Value,” an…