Stocks are on the rise today, as investors towards tomorrow's inflation data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) is up triple digits, extending last week's record highs alongside the S&P 500 Index (SPX), while the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) has started to creep up on its all-time highs as well. Meanwhile, Nvidia (NVDA) just surpassed Amazon.com (AMZN) in market value as the stock hits new highs. 

Arm Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: ARM) is extending last week's post-earnings record highs, last seen up 34% at $154.38. The stock is the most popular amongst options traders today amid the price action, with 212,000 calls and 148,000 puts exchanged so far, which is already 3.4 times the average daily options volume. The February 150 call is the most active, with new positions being opened there as well as the following top 30 contracts. 

CymaBay Therapeutics Inc (Nasdaq: CBAY) is gapping to record highs today, after news that Gilead will acquire the company for $4.3 billion, giving it access to its experimental liver disease treatment. At last check, CBAY was up 24.9% at $32.09. Over the past 12 months, the equity is up 283.5%. 

The New York Stock Exchange's (NYSE) Big Lots Inc (NYSE: BIG) is headed for its worst day in four years, after reports of the discount retailer seeking financing after continuous losses. Last seen down 25% at $4.02, the equity is nearing its Nov. 10 record low of $3.47. Year over year, BIG is down 75%. 

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