The Hot Options Report: 10-09-2026

A major insider stock purchase puts GameStop back in the spotlight as its CEO buys roughly $10.5 million in shares. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down GME's rally, its return to the most active options list and how its busiest expiring options fared at the close.

Tesla overtakes Nvidia for the top spot on the options tape, while Palantir's rally delivers a strong finish for its actively traded calls. We also examine Amazon's gains, pullbacks in Apple, Intel and Micron, and Nvidia's retreat from its recent record high.

Explore the day's hottest stock options, two-sided trading and the difference between an intraday profit opportunity and an option held through expiration. Plus, we review congressional stock sales involving ServiceNow, Cisco, Chipotle and The Trade Desk.

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