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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42131449/with-gary-gensler-preparing-to-quit-in-2025-secs-crypto-cases-likely-to-quietly-go-away-amid-trumps-pro-bitcoin-stance-says-pantera-capitals-katrina-paglia">President-elect Donald Trump</a> needs to find someone else to replace US Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler. 
The Details: According to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-22/robinhood-s-gallagher-drops-out-of-sec-chair-consideration?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>, Dan Gallagher, chief legal officer at Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) has removed himself from consideration as head of the SEC.
Gallagher expressed his intention to remain at Robinhood in an emailed statement. 
&#8220;It is always an honor to have your name in the mix for an incredibly important job like SEC Chairman. However, I have made it clear that I do not wish to be considered for this position,&#8221; Gallagher said.&nbsp;
&#8220;I am committed to Robinhood and our millions of customers who represent the new generation of retail investors.&#8221;
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Gallagher has been Robinhood's chief legal officer since 2020. He steered the company through the GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) meme stock saga and Trump considered him a top <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41212008/trump-considers-robinhood-exec-dan-gallagher-for-sec-chair-if-re-elected">contender for the position</a>. He was a Republican SEC commissioner from 2011 to 2015, and previously served in other senior roles in the agency. 
The crypto community favored Gallagher, feeling he would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41876266/bitcoin-blasts-past-82000-buy-everything-you-can-says-bernstein">help to advance</a> pro-crypto regulatory change.
Among the other names being floated for SEC chair include: Robert Stebbins, the SEC's former general counsel; Paul Atkins, former SEC commissioner; and Brian Brooks, former <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/42053981/trump-sec-pick-speculation-sends-this-altcoin-soaring-past-bitcoin-and-ethereum-in-daily-gains">cryptocurrency executive</a> and former acting comptroller of the currency. 
As for Gallagher, he will stay on as head legal counsel at Robinhood.&nbsp;
"I will remain a vocal and consistent advocate for positive change in our markets,&#8221; Gallagher said. He added that he is &#8220;excited to work with the incoming Trump Administration, including the next SEC Chairman and the SEC staff, to promote innovation and provide more opportunity for retail investors.&#8221;
Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Robinhood shares ended Friday's session up 4.45% at $36.65. 
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$337.50</td>
<td>$335.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>15.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$53.9K</td>
<td>20.7K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$96.5K</td>
<td>699</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>M</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>93</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$30.3K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>668</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GCT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$132.0K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>395</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>139</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$105.1K</td>
<td>348</td>
<td>124</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$150.0K</td>
<td>119</td>
<td>104</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on November 22, 2024. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $337.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $335.0K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 2796 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15522 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 30 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.9K, with a price of $539.0 per contract. There were 20776 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2844 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 994 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 61 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.5K, with a price of $99.0 per contract. There were 699 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2730 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 58 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $30.0 per contract. There were 93 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 422 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.3K, with a price of $1010.0 per contract. There were 5329 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 668 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GCT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCT#NASDAQ">GCT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 58 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $132.0K, with a price of $660.0 per contract. There were 4459 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 148 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $790.0 per contract. There were 2833 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 395 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 394 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 51 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 1738 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 139 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TJX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 148 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 123 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.1K, with a price of $855.0 per contract. There were 348 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 124 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 303 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $150.0K, with a price of $1505.0 per contract. There were 119 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 104 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>8.9K</td>
<td>39.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
<td>38.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$118.0K</td>
<td>65.9K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>937</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$630.0K</td>
<td>97</td>
<td>901</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$44.7K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>251</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>158</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PTON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$31.2K</td>
<td>360</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$27.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>88</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on November 22, 2024. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $345.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.3K, with a price of $945.0 per contract. There were 8930 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 39283 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on November 22, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $198.0 per contract. There were 14833 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38469 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 59 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 5000 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $118.0K, with a price of $24.0 per contract. There were 65971 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10629 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on November 22, 2024. Parties traded 545 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $53.0 per contract. There were 937 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2276 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EBAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 423 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 900 contract(s) at a $62.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $630.0K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 97 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 901 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 213 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.7K, with a price of $179.0 per contract. There were 2610 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 251 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 423 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 3 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $9985.0 per contract. There were 2403 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 170 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 122 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 54 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $545.0 per contract. There were 1187 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 158 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PTON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 787 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.2K, with a price of $312.0 per contract. There were 360 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.4K, with a price of $1305.0 per contract. There were 1332 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 88 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with GME, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 45 uncommon options trades for GameStop.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 17% bullish and 51%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 36 are puts, for a total amount of $1,085,100, and 9 are calls, for a total amount of $882,465.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $13.0 and $125.0 for GameStop, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for GameStop's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of GameStop's whale activity within a strike price range from $13.0 to $125.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>GameStop Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732037456_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$270.6K</td>
<td>28.2K</td>
<td align="right">943</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$16.75</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$217.3K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">136</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$192.5K</td>
<td>19.6K</td>
<td align="right">384</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>28.2K</td>
<td align="right">440</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$1.71</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$42.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">258</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GameStop</h3>
GameStop Corp is a U.S. multichannel video game, consumer electronics, and services retailer. The company operates across Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States. GameStop sells new and second-hand video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, and video game accessories, mainly through GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania stores and international e-commerce sites. The majority of sales are from the United States.
<h3>Where Is GameStop Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,568,577, the price of GME is up 1.74% at $26.9. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 15 days.</li>
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Short&nbsp;squeezes have been making and breaking investors for a century.&nbsp;One of the greatest short squeezes in history started on a SubReddit, where hundreds of thousands of retail investors drove the price of GameStop (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gme#NYSE">GME</a>) shares up to an all-time high. While this will always&nbsp;a risky&nbsp;bet, GameStop remains a symbol of a company that went from representing retail struggles to executing a turnaround that defied expectations and conventions. Guided by an unorthodox CEO, just like the EV king Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsla#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) made history&nbsp;with&nbsp;its flamboyant CEO, Game Stop is an example of a remarkable shift that was led&nbsp;also by the company&rsquo;s largest shareholder. By transitioning from the pandemic-era turmoil to creating a robust financial footing, GameStop defied the logic of not only retail but of general business as it showed that one can survive by not growing.&nbsp;
But there are also lesser-known companies when it comes to the shorted universe, especially when it comes to the Tesla-made EV sector promising to revolutionize the future of the world.
Among such, there&rsquo;s an EV charging company EVgo Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/evgo#NASDAQ">EVGO</a>) with extremely volatile shares that just reported a record breaking third quarter. Over the last year, EVgo counted 78&nbsp;moves greater than 5% till mid-October.&nbsp;EVgo was awareded by the market for signing a memorandum of understanding with its longtime technology partner, Delta Electronics&nbsp;Inc&nbsp;to co-develop next-generation charging architecture to offer&nbsp;a superior experience for its&nbsp;customers&nbsp;and&nbsp;advance long-term charging solutions, improving convenience and reliability. With its latest quarterly results, things are looking even more bullish as EVgo is doing a good job at&nbsp;containing losses, reporting revenue growth of 92% YoY as revenue amounted to $68 million, topping forecasts by 2.4%.&nbsp;Moreover, EVgo posted a record network throughput of 78 GWh which represents a 111% YoY increase as it added more than 270 new operational charging stalls.&nbsp;In addition, its customer base expanded with&nbsp;147,000 new accounts, with the total now exceeding 1.2 million. While it did post a net loss of $33.3 million,&nbsp;strategic investments and cost management did result in an improved adjusted EBITDA.
Then there&rsquo;s also&nbsp;Worksport Ltd (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wksp#NASDAQ">WKSP</a>), a manufacturer and innovator of &ldquo;made-in-USA&rdquo; tonneau covers, as well as hybrid and clean energy solutions for the light truck and&nbsp;consumer goods sectors, with very high short interest upon its latest earnings report. Worksport continues to write a remarkable early growth story filled with groundbreaking innovation. Worksport is eyeing a record 2025 as it just reported significant YoY revenue growth for the third quarter. During the third quarter, Worksport posted that revenue surged 581% YoY to $3.12 million, with B2C sales making 51% of total revenue as they grew from last year&rsquo;s&nbsp;$21,599 to now adding as much as $1.59 million to the overall sales table.&nbsp;
Back in August, Worksport reported just as&nbsp;impressive second quarter results for the period ended on June 30th, with revenue rising 860% YoY and 275% sequentially as it reached a new record of $1.92 million, and this was before several key launches. In September, Worksport launched the Alpha release of its clean energy off-grid power duo, the SOLIS solar-powered tonneau cover and COR portable battery system. The full launch is expected next year, while the AL4 tonneau cover will be released in the fourth quarter,&nbsp;bringing in substantial revenue in 2025. In 2025, Worksport is aiming to make&nbsp;200 tonneau covers per day as well as to achieve cash flow positivity. Moreover, Worksport opened another growth pathway by getting a U.S. government agency among&nbsp;its buyers.&nbsp;
Capitalizing on the rapid growth of another prominent EV startup, Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rivn#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), Worksport revealed that its existing lineup of premium tonneau covers is nearly finished compatibility engineering with the Rivian R1T, as it plans to also integrate its SOLIS solar cover and COR portable battery system in the future. Moreover, also in September, Worksport reported successful lab test results of its COR portable energy system as a range extender for Tesla EVs, including Model 3 and the Cybertruck, which opens further growth opportunities.&nbsp;
While Worksport and EVgo do not play at a level&nbsp;Tesla does, at least for now,&nbsp;they are still prominent EV players, and such shorted companies tell interesting growth tales that sometimes go down in history for their potential to&nbsp;revolutionize industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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GameStop Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) could be pushing deeper into its bets on trading cards and grading services with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/05/38799011/gamestop-dives-into-collectibles-market-with-pok-mon-trading-cards">a new board appointment</a>.
What Happened: Nat Turner officially joined the video game retailer&#8217;s board of directors. The decision expands the number of board members from five to six. 
Turner is well-known in the trading card community and is the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41337770/whats-going-on-with-gamestop-stock-today">CEO and chairman of Collectors.</a>
Turner, whose role as director will expire at the company's 2025 annual stockholder meeting, will receive no compensation for his role as a director.
The appointment comes about a month after GameStop entered into a collaboration with Collectors Holdings as an authorized PSA dealer.
Turner <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/11/30/2136654/0/en/Collectors-Universe-to-be-Acquired-by-Investor-Group-Led-by-Entrepreneur-and-Collector-Nat-Turner-for-Approximately-700-Million.html">bought </a>out the former publicly-traded Collectors Universe for $700 million in 2020 with a group that included Cohen Private Ventures. He serves as CEO and <a href="https://news.gamestop.com/static-files/3a14a8c9-45ea-4adf-a6be-9d7d283ff940">owns</a> up to a 10% equity interest in its Profession Sports Authenticator. 
GameStop said the collaboration with PSA has resulted in around $1.53 million in dollar value of transactions since the beginning of the agreement.
Point72 Asset Management, the investment company that also owns the Point72 hedge fund ran by Steve Cohen, owns Cohen Private Ventures.
Point72 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/23/01/30412695/gamestop-short-squeeze-anniversary-a-look-back-at-david-vs-goliath-battle-and-whats-next">provided financing to</a> Melvin Capital, a company that shorted GameStop, during the short squeeze. While the hedge fund didn't directly short GameStop, the Cohen-led firm helped provide a lifeline to one of the biggest bettors against the video game retailer.
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Why It's Important: GameStop is expanding its reach beyond video games.
Adding Turner to the board could signal a continued expansion into collectibles and grading services. Turner has one of the most valuable sports card collections in the world.
Collectors owns several grading services including PSA (trading cards), PCGS (coins) and Wata (video games). The ownership of a video game grading service could be something to watch in the future with Turner on the board.
GameStop's collectibles revenue of $139.4 million in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/40803991/gamestop-q2-earnings-highlights-revenue-miss-eps-beat-cash-update-and-more"> the second quarter</a> was down 17.9% year-over-year. The segment saw the lowest year-over-year decline in the quarter, outpacing sharp losses from the hardware (-24.4%) and software (-47.7%) segments.
For GameStop investors who can remember the short squeeze of 2021, it's worth pointing out that the new board member is connected to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/06/32975000/gamestop-film-dumb-money-stars-paul-dano-pete-davidson-seth-rogen-cast-details-first-traile">figure once viewed</a> as an enemy of the company.
Price Action: GameStop stock is up 1% to $26.71 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $9.95 to $64.83. GameStop stock is up over 60% year-to-date in 2024.
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GameStop Names Nat Turner, Chairman And CEO Of Collectors Holdings, To Its Board Of Directors

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in GME often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 16 options trades for GameStop. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 50% bullish and 31% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $41,334, and 15 calls, totaling $842,586.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $20.0 and $50.0 for GameStop, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for GameStop options trades today is 6745.75 with a total volume of 6,843.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for GameStop's big money trades within a strike price range of $20.0 to $50.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>GameStop 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731605426_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$178.0K</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$91.1K</td>
<td>27.9K</td>
<td>766</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$86.2K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
<td>283</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.64</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$66.4K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>289</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.64</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$49.8K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>185</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GameStop</h3>
GameStop Corp is a U.S. multichannel video game, consumer electronics, and services retailer. The company operates across Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States. GameStop sells new and second-hand video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, and video game accessories, mainly through GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania stores and international e-commerce sites. The majority of sales are from the United States.
In light of the recent options history for GameStop, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>GameStop's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 7,460,340, the GME's price is up by 3.51%, now at $27.39. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 20 days.</li>
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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) shares are trading higher Wednesday. The company disclosed a debt retirement move in a SEC filing late Tuesday. Here&#8217;s what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMC/news">you need to know.</a>
What To Know: After the market close on Tuesday, AMC filed a Form 8-K with the SEC detailing recent moves to extinguish debt. 
The company said it entered into a series of privately negotiated agreements to retire $24.22 million in unsecured debt through 5.75% subordinated notes due 2025 between Nov. 8 and Nov. 12. 
AMC said it repurchased and exchanged the debt with 5.79 million shares of the company&#8217;s common stock and $1.04 million of cash. The transaction aligns with AMC&#8217;s goal to reduce debt load through strategic share exchanges.
AMC shares are up about 11% over the past month. Recent strength may also be tied to a meme-stock resurgence. AMC often trades in sympathy with GameStop Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), which has been on the rise in recent weeks following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/41907142/whats-going-on-with-gamestop-stock-5">disclosure</a> that Keith Gill, known as "Roaring Kitty," sold his stake in Chewy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) last month.
Gill is a well-known figure from the 2021 meme-stock phenomenon. He showed interest in Chewy stock earlier this year before dumping his stake in September. GameStop shares have been trending higher since the filing.
Chewy was Gill&#8217;s only other publicly known investment outside of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/41907142/whats-going-on-with-gamestop-stock-5">GameStop</a>. Retail investors are now speculating about the meme-stock trader&#8217;s next move, which may be sparking some renewed interest in AMC as well. 
"Roaring Kitty" hasn&#8217;t shared a position update on social platforms since June when he posted a <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1df8jno/gme_yolo_update_june_13_2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">screenshot</a> on Reddit showing he was holding approximately nine million shares of GameStop.
AMC Price Action: AMC entertainment shares were up 3.4% at $4.71 at the time of writing, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"> Benzinga Pro</a>.
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GameStop Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) shares have seen increased attention in recent trading sessions, rallying about 30% over the past two weeks. Here&#8217;s a look at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41620003/gamestop-jumps-3-4-after-roaring-kitty-dumps-chewy-one-ryan-cohen-linked-stock-now-near-oversold">what you need to know</a>.
What To Know: GameStop shares are trading at three-month highs. The stock has been trending higher since the end of October. 
Meme stock trader&nbsp;Keith Gill,&nbsp;also known as&nbsp;&#8220;Roaring Kitty,&#8221;&nbsp;confirmed that he sold his stake in Chewy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) near the end of last month. According to a filing with the SEC, Gill had a 0% stake in the online pet retailer as of Sept. 30.
Chewy shares fell more than 2% on the filing, while GameStop shares moved higher. The video game retailer&#8217;s stock has been steadily moving higher since the filing. 
Gill is best known for playing a leading role in the historic 2021 meme stock craze&nbsp;that saw GameStop and other heavily shorted names squeeze higher. He made a return to social media earlier this year following a three-year absence.
Gill's presence on social platforms sparked volatility in several stocks popular among retail investors including GameStop and Chewy, which share a connection via&nbsp;Ryan Cohen. Cohen is GameStop's CEO, as well as the founder of Chewy.
Chewy was Gill's only other publicly known investment outside of GameStop. &#8220;Roaring Kitty&#8221; hasn't posted a position update on social media since June when he shared a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1df8jno/gme_yolo_update_june_13_2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">screenshot</a> on Reddit showing he was holding approximately nine million shares of GameStop.
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GameStop shares may also be getting a lift as broader markets rally following&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8217;s&nbsp;win in the 2024 presidential election. Most expect a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41876266/bitcoin-blasts-past-82000-buy-everything-you-can-says-bernstein" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">more favorable regulatory environment</a>&nbsp;under Trump and markets are hovering near all-time highs.
Growth names have also benefited in recent months as the Federal Reserve has started cutting rates. The Fed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41820253/fed-cuts-interest-rates-to-lowest-since-february-2023-sticks-to-data-driven-path" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cut interest rates</a>&nbsp;by 0.25% last week, bringing the target fed funds rate to its lowest levels since February 2023. Most expect another 0.25% rate cut at the Fed&#8217;s final meeting of the year in December.
GME Price Action: GameStop shares were down 3.00% at $26.44 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With GameStop Stock?

GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Cassava Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVA#NASDAQ">SAVA</a>) and Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVXL#NASDAQ">AVXL</a>) are the top five trending tickers on Stocktwits Friday. Here&#8217;s a look at what grabbed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/11/41856335/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet-42">retail investors&#8217; attention.</a>
GME GM-Meme: GameStop tops the list this week. The stock moved on heavy volume and zero fundamentals Friday, as the original meme-stock tends to do. Keith Gill, a.k.a. Roaring Kitty, dumped his Chewy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) shares at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41614177/roaring-kitty-puts-chewy-stock-in-the-litter-box-gamestop-shares-move-higher-after-hours">end of October </a>and GameStop has climbed steadily since.&nbsp;
SOFI Surges: SoFi shares have climbed 17%<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/11/41847971/jim-cramer-this-tech-stock-is-a-buy-sofi-technologies-is-good"> this week</a> as investors hope for deregulation under a second Trump presidency. The stock pumped on heavy volume and ended the day more than 9% higher. 
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TSLA For President: Tesla shares blasted higher after Donald Trump won the presidential election. Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined Trump several times on the campaign trail and may even be appointed to a position in the administration.&nbsp;
Investors may also consider Trump's EV and tariff policy beneficial to Tesla, as both could potentially reduce competition for the U.S.-based EV giant. The stock has been up 30% since Tuesday, and its market cap has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/24/11/41856784/elon-musks-wealth-tops-300-billion-as-teslas-market-cap-soars-above-1-trillion">now reached </a>more than $1 trillion. 
SAVA: Cassava Sciences is a frequent flier on the Stocktwits trending list. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Vernon Bernardino reiterated Cassava Sciences as a Buy and maintained an ambitious price target of $116 on Friday. The stock is currently trading at just under $27. 
AVXL: Anavex Life Sciences rounds out the list as another heavily-shorted biotech stock that moved on heavy volume, despite a lack of news. According to data from Benzinga Pro, 21.78% of shares are being sold short, and the stock saw more than triple its average trading volume on Friday. 
GME, SOFI, TSLA, SAVA, AVXL Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, GameStop shares closed up 6.1% at $24.88, SoFi shares closed up 9.33% at $13.01, Tesla shares closed up 8.19% at $321.22, Cassava Sciences shares closed up 6.55% at $27.00 and Anavex Life Sciences shares ended the day up 21% at $9.24 on Friday.&nbsp;
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Friday's Top 5 Trending Stocks: What's The Scoop On GameStop, SoFi, Tesla?

GameStop's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.66% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 35.96 million shares sold short, which is 9.66% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 6.92 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>GameStop Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730919612_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for GameStop has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing GameStop's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, GameStop's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.15%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into GameStop's Recent Short Interest

GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 58.48% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 71.76%. Currently, GameStop has a market capitalization of $10.05 billion. 
Buying $1000 In GME: If an investor had bought $1000 of GME stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $14,777.60 today based on a price of $22.50 for GME at the time of writing.
<h3>GameStop's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730833240_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In GameStop 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) and Chewy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) displayed contrasting market movements in overnight trading Tuesday, with GameStop climbing 3.44% while Chewy shares declined 1.84% on Robinhood&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41614177/roaring-kitty-puts-chewy-stock-in-the-litter-box-gamestop-shares-move-higher-after-hours">extended trading platform</a>.
What Happened:&nbsp;The divergent price action comes as Keith Gill, popularly known as &#8220;Roaring Kitty&#8221;, a key figure in the 2021 meme stock movement, sold his 6.6% stake in Chewy, according to Tuesday&#8217;s filing. This development affects both companies connected to Ryan Cohen, who serves as GameStop&#8217;s CEO and is Chewy&#8217;s founder.
During the 2021 meme stock surge, Gill&#8217;s publicly shared analysis and YouTube videos helped attract retail investor attention to GameStop, leading to unprecedented price volatility and congressional hearings.
Cohen, who founded Chewy and sold it to PetSmart for $3.35 billion in 2017, initially invested in GameStop in 2020 through his RC Ventures firm. He later became the company&#8217;s chairman in 2021 and was recently appointed as CEO, creating a unique connection between both companies.
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<td>GameStop</td>
<td>$22.68</td>
<td>60.45</td>
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<td>Chewy</td>
<td>$26.69</td>
<td>29.6</td>
<td>+$4.34 (+19.42%)</td>
<td>$14.68 &#8211; $39.10</td>
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The Relative Strength Index readings show a notable difference between the two stocks. According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">Benzinga Pro</a>, RSI values below 30 typically indicate oversold conditions, while readings above 70 suggest overbought status.
Gill, who recently returned to social media after a three-year absence, had previously signaled his interest in Chewy through a dog image posted on X in June, coinciding with his disclosure of the 6.6% stake in the pet retailer. On Sep 6, he posted a meme showing the same dog being discarded, similar to a scene from &#8220;Toy Story,&#8221; preceding his exit from the position.
Prior to this development, Gill&#8217;s last known position update on Reddit showed holdings of approximately nine million GameStop shares as of June, making Chewy his only other publicly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41614177/roaring-kitty-puts-chewy-stock-in-the-litter-box-gamestop-shares-move-higher-after-hours">disclosed investment outside of GameStop</a>.
Price Action: GameStop is trading at $23.68 in pre-market, up 4.41%. In contrast, Chewy is priced at $26.15, down 2.02%, in pre-market trading, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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GameStop Jumps 3.4% After Roaring Kitty Dumps Chewy — One Ryan Cohen-Linked Stock Now Near 'Oversold' Levels

Chewy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) shares are moving lower in extended trading Tuesday after meme stock trader Keith Gill, also known as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/roaring-kitty">"Roaring Kitty,"</a> sold his stake in the <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/chwy">online pet retailer</a>.
What Happened: According to a new <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1871280/000110465924112245/tm2427027d1_sc13ga.htm">13G filing</a> with the SEC, Gill sold his entire stake in Chewy. The filing indicates Gill had a 0% stake in the pet retailer as of Sept. 30.
Chewy shares fell more than 2% on the news, while GameStop Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) shares crept higher, last up about 1.3%, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Gill is best known for playing an influential role in the historic 2021 meme stock craze&nbsp;that saw GameStop and other heavily shorted names squeeze higher. He made a return to social media earlier this year following a three-year absence.
In his return to the limelight, the trader made several cryptic posts on X, shared position updates on Reddit and even held a livestream during market hours on his YouTube channel.
Gill&#8217;s active presence on social platforms sparked renewed volatility in several stocks popular among retail investors including GameStop and Chewy, which share a connection via Ryan Cohen. Cohen is GameStop&#8217;s CEO, as well as the founder of Chewy.
At the end of June, Gill <a href="https://x.com/TheRoaringKitty/status/1806371920495186041" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">posted</a>&nbsp;an image of a dog on X, which spurred speculation that he may be shifting his attention to Chewy. A few days later, the meme stock trader disclosed a 6.6% stake in the pet retailer. 
On Sept. 6, Gill posted a <a href="https://x.com/TheRoaringKitty/status/1832086356849250635">meme</a> of the same dog image being tossed to the side like a toy in the classic animated film &#8220;Toy Story.&#8221; The post sparked speculation that Gill may be moving on from Chewy. That speculation was confirmed with Tuesday&#8217;s filing. 
Chewy had been Gill&#8217;s only other publicly known investment outside of GameStop. Gill hasn&#8217;t posted a position update on social media since June when he shared a <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1df8jno/gme_yolo_update_june_13_2024/">screenshot</a> on Reddit showing that he was holding approximately nine million shares of GameStop.
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CHWY Price Action: Chewy shares closed down 0.37% at $26.69 and were down 2.21% at $26.10 after-hours on Tuesday at publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Roaring Kitty Puts Chewy Stock In The Litter Box, GameStop Shares Move Higher After Hours

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with GME, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for GameStop.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 22% bullish and 77%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $84,127, and 7 are calls, for a total amount of $379,697.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $21.5 to $30.0 for GameStop over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for GameStop options trades today is 6972.0 with a total volume of 5,965.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for GameStop's big money trades within a strike price range of $21.5 to $30.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>GameStop Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730211330_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$111.5K</td>
<td>13.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$60.4K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
<td>542</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$59.1K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$0.52</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$52.4K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.83</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$49.7K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>189</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GameStop</h3>
GameStop Corp is a U.S. multichannel video game, consumer electronics, and services retailer. The company operates across Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States. GameStop sells new and second-hand video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, and video game accessories, mainly through GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania stores and international e-commerce sites. The majority of sales are from the United States.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding GameStop, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is GameStop Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,911,188, the GME's price is down by -1.32%, now at $22.43. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 36 days.</li>
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GameStop Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in GME often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for GameStop. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 50% bullish and 37% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $60,000, and 7 calls, totaling $333,971.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $20.0 and $23.0 for GameStop, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for GameStop options trades today is 6001.83 with a total volume of 3,432.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for GameStop's big money trades within a strike price range of $20.0 to $23.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>GameStop 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729524678_0_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$77.0K</td>
<td>20.5K</td>
<td>274</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td>560</td>
<td>211</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.27</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>86</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$58.2K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>149</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$41.9K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GameStop</h3>
GameStop Corp is a U.S. multichannel video game, consumer electronics, and services retailer. The company operates across Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States. GameStop sells new and second-hand video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, and video game accessories, mainly through GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania stores and international e-commerce sites. The majority of sales are from the United States.
Having examined the options trading patterns of GameStop, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>GameStop's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,520,403, with GME's price down by -0.52%, positioned at $21.11.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 44 days.</li>
</ul>
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in GameStop

Making a noteworthy insider sell on October 15, Daniel Moore, PFO and PAO at GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), is reported in the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Moore opted to sell 2,624 shares of GameStop, according to a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001326380/000132638024000141//Archives/edgar/data/1326380/000132638024000141/0001326380-24-000141-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday. The transaction's total worth stands at $55,115.
GameStop's shares are actively trading at $21.29, experiencing a up of 0.09% during Wednesday's morning session.
<h3>Delving into GameStop's Background</h3>
GameStop Corp is a U.S. multichannel video game, consumer electronics, and services retailer. The company operates across Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States. GameStop sells new and second-hand video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, and video game accessories, mainly through GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania stores and international e-commerce sites. The majority of sales are from the United States.
<h3>GameStop: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, GameStop faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -31.41% in revenue growth as of 31 July, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Holistic Profitability Examination:
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Gross Margin: With a low gross margin of 31.17%, the company exhibits below-average profitability, signaling potential struggles in cost efficiency compared to its industry peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): GameStop's EPS is below the industry average. The company faced challenges with a current EPS of 0.04. This suggests a potential decline in earnings.
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Debt Management: GameStop's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.12, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
Assessing Valuation Metrics:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: GameStop's stock is currently priced at a premium level, as reflected in the higher-than-average P/E ratio of 151.93.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/S ratio of 1.52, GameStop's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market, particularly in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): GameStop's EV/EBITDA ratio, surpassing industry averages at 215.8, positions it with an above-average valuation in the market.
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Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
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<h3>The Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
In the complex landscape of investment decisions, investors should approach insider transactions as part of a comprehensive analysis, considering various elements.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
Delving into transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> typically prioritize those unfolding in the open market, as precisely outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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PFO and PAO Of GameStop Sold $55K In Stock

GameStop's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.38% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 38.13 million shares sold short, which is 10.24% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.81 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>GameStop Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729025111_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for GameStop has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing GameStop's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, GameStop's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.51%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into GameStop's Recent Short Interest

GameStop Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) shares are getting some attention on Tuesday. The stock got a lift after the video game retailer announced a collaboration with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/g41331227/gamestop-announces-collaboration-with-psa">Professional Sports Authenticator</a>.
What Happened: GameStop on Tuesday announced that it entered into a collaboration with Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), a division of Collectors Holdings. PSA offers&nbsp;trading card and autograph authentication and grading services.
Under the collaboration, GameStop will become an authorized PSA dealer. PSA will also provide grading services for trading cards through select GameStop stores across the United States. GameStop began buying and selling graded cards at select stores in May. 
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The PSA collaboration marks GameStop&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/07/28081276/gamestop-nft-marketplace-took-two-days-to-pass-coinbase-nfts-in-sales-volume-could-launch-">latest attempt</a> to reinvent its business as the retailer has struggled to stay relevant with the video game industry increasingly going digital. 
GameStop has fallen short of sales estimates in four consecutive quarters, according to data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
In the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/40803991/gamestop-q2-earnings-highlights-revenue-miss-eps-beat-cash-update-and-more">most recent quarter</a>, GameStop reported continued declines in sales and missed analyst expectations, but reported a surprise profit of 1 cent per share versus estimates for a loss of 9 cents per share. 
Notably, GameStop ended the quarter with $4.2 billion in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as the company has raised capital several times in recent years. Just last month, GameStop said it sold the maximum number of shares under its previously disclosed at-the-market equity offering program for gross proceeds of approximately $400 million. 
GameStop is not due to report earnings again until December. The video game retailer is expected to report a loss of 3 cents per share and revenue of $887.7 million, according to analysts estimates from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. In the comparable quarter last year, GameStop reported breakeven earnings on revenue of $1.18 billion. 
GME Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/gme">GameStop shares</a> initially popped about 1% on the PSA collaboration before pulling back. The stock was roughly flat at $21.13 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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