Options Action flags a big move priced into Amazon, CNBC reports
CNBC reported that Oliver Renick discussed Options Action on 'Squawk on the Street', noting a big move priced into Amazon ahead of tech earnings.
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What happened
What happened
CNBC reported Oct 26, 10:49 UTC that Oliver Renick joined 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the latest Options Action. CNBC said the discussion flagged a big move priced into Amazon ahead of upcoming tech earnings.
Stocks market context
Stocks market context
As of Oct 26, 18:30 UTC, prices and moves were recorded from the prior close, according to Finnhub. The SPY ETF was $765.68 and rose 0.75%, and the QQQ ETF was $713.51 and rose 1.29%. Amazon was $249.12 and rose 0.45%; NVIDIA was $216.22 and rose 2.49%; Tesla was $394.29 and rose 5.93%; Apple was $343.22 and fell 1.30%.
| Instrument | Last | Change | Basis | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $765.68 | +0.75% | vs prior close | Oct 26, 18:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Nasdaq 100 (via QQQ ETF) | $713.51 | +1.29% | vs prior close | Oct 26, 18:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| NVIDIA | $216.22 | +2.49% | vs prior close | Oct 26, 18:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Apple | $343.22 | -1.30% | vs prior close | Oct 26, 18:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Microsoft | $532.29 | +1.48% | vs prior close | Oct 26, 18:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Amazon | $249.12 | +0.45% | vs prior close | Oct 26, 18:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Alphabet | $317.75 | -0.77% | vs prior close | Oct 26, 18:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Meta Platforms | $633.86 | -1.36% | vs prior close | Oct 26, 18:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Tesla | $394.29 | +5.93% | vs prior close | Oct 26, 18:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| JPMorgan Chase | $335.41 | +1.16% | vs prior close | Oct 26, 18:30 UTC | Finnhub |
Related coverage
Related coverage
Yahoo published “Is Amazon Spending Too Much On AI?” and also ran “Amazon Expected to Deliver AWS Growth Upside in Q3, BofA Says.” Yahoo additionally ran a roundup titled “Fed rate decision and Google, Microsoft and Amazon earnings: What to Watch.”
- Options Action: Big move priced into Amazon — CNBC, Oct 26, 10:49 UTC
- Is Amazon Spending Too Much On AI? — Yahoo, Oct 26, 10:12 UTC
- Which Dates Could Move Walmart Stock Most? — Yahoo, Oct 26, 05:06 UTC
- Amazon Expected to Deliver AWS Growth Upside in Q3, BofA Says — Yahoo, Oct 26, 15:02 UTC
- Fed rate decision and Google, Microsoft and Amazon earnings: What to Watch — Yahoo, Oct 26, 12:00 UTC
What to watch
What to watch
Finnhub shows GOOGL Q3 2026 earnings is scheduled Wed Oct 28 (after the close) and MSFT Q1 2027 earnings is scheduled Wed Oct 28 (after the close).
- Tue Oct 27 (before the open) — CNC Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 0.10
- Tue Oct 27 (before the open) — BA Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate -0.21
- Wed Oct 28 (before the open) — PSX Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 11.84
- Wed Oct 28 (after the close) — GOOGL Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 3.11
- Wed Oct 28 (after the close) — MSFT Q1 2027 earnings · EPS estimate 4.82
- Wed Oct 28 (after the close) — F Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 0.41
Sources and data
- CNBC (secondary source) — Options Action: Big move priced into Amazon
- Yahoo (secondary source) — Is Amazon Spending Too Much On AI?
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
Market data as of Oct 26, 18:30 UTC; report generated Oct 26, 18:30 UTC. All times are UTC. Each table row shows its own timestamp and provider.
This report was produced by the MarketAlleys Research Desk using automated data processing and language tools from the sources listed above, and checked against our automated-content validation rules. It is for information only and is not investment advice.
Terms in this article
Options
Contracts that give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy (a call) or sell (a put) an asset at a set strike price before or at expiry.
Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E)
Share price divided by earnings per share.
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
A fund that trades on a stock exchange like a share, usually tracking an index, sector, commodity or strategy.
S&P 500
A float-adjusted, market-cap-weighted index of about 500 leading US companies selected by a committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Earnings per share (EPS)
A company's net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by its average number of shares.
Sources & data
- CNBC (secondary, retrieved Oct 26, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 26, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 26, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 26, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC.
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