<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Root Inc (Symbol: ROOT), where a total of 3,220 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 322,000 underlying shares.  That amounts to about 108.5% of ROOT's average daily trading volume over the past month of 296,735 shares.  Particularly high volume was seen for the $65 strike call option expiring May 15, 2026, with 1,095 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 109,500 underlying shares of ROOT.  Below is a chart showing ROOT's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $65 strike highlighted in orange:</p><p> <img height="300" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.tickertech.net/pics/2026/25660675951.gif?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="450" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.tickertech.net/pics/2026/25660675951.gif"/> </p><p> Alphabet Inc (Symbol: GOOGL) options are showing a volume of 291,020 contracts thus far today.  That number of contracts represents approximately 29.1 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 107.2% of GOOGL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 27.2 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $400 strike call option expiring May 08, 2026, with 21,343 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 2.1 million underlying shares of GOOGL.  Below is a chart showing GOOGL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $400 strike highlighted in orange: </p><p> <img height="300" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.tickertech.net/pics/2026/25660675952.gif?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="450" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.tickertech.net/pics/2026/25660675952.gif"/> </p><p> And Palantir Technologies Inc (Symbol: PLTR) options are showing a volume of 561,168 contracts thus far today.  That number of contracts represents approximately 56.1 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 105.8% of PLTR's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 53.0 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $140 strike call option expiring May 08, 2026, with 44,370 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 4.4 million underlying shares of PLTR.  Below is a chart showing PLTR's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $140 strike highlighted in orange: </p><p> <img height="300" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.tickertech.net/pics/2026/25660675953.gif?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="450" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.tickertech.net/pics/2026/25660675953.gif"/> </p><p> For the various different available expirations for ROOT options, GOOGL options,  or PLTR options,  visit StockOptionsChannel.com. </p><p> <img height="16" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.dividendchannel.com/nslideshow.gif?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="16" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.dividendchannel.com/nslideshow.gif"/> Today's Most Active Call &amp; Put Options of the S&amp;P 500 » </p> <h5>Also see:</h5><p>   Selling Calls For Income<br/>   VNO Dividend History<br/>   Stocks Going Ex-Dividend</p><p>The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.</p> </div></div>

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<p>Notable options trading activity was observed in Root Inc (ROOT), with 3,220 contracts traded, representing 108.5% of its average daily volume. High volume was noted for the $65 strike call option expiring May 15, 2026. Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) saw 291,020 contracts traded, 107.2% of its average, with significant activity in the $400 strike call option expiring May 08, 2026. Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR) had 561,168 contracts traded, 105.8% of its average, with notable volume in the $140 strike call option expiring May 08, 2026.</p>

- Root Inc (Symbol: ROOT) experienced notable options trading with 3,220 contracts traded, equating to approximately 322,000 underlying shares, which exceeds its average daily volume.  
- Alphabet Inc (Symbol: GOOGL) saw a total of 291,020 contracts, representing about 29.1 million underlying shares, also surpassing its average volume, particularly for the $400 strike call option.  
- Palantir Technologies Inc (Symbol: PLTR) had a significant volume of 561,168 contracts, or approximately 56.1 million underlying shares, with a focus on the $140 strike call option.

Notable Thursday Option Activity: ROOT, GOOGL, PLTR