Group 1: Dollar General - Dollar General reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings of $1.28 per share, driven by strong operating margins, and raised its full-year earnings guidance [1] - The stock increased by 10.5% to $121.44, reaching its highest levels since August 2024 after breaking above the $116 resistance level [2] - For 2025, Dollar General's equity is showing a roughly 58% lead [2] Group 2: Five Below - Five Below also raised its profit and revenue forecasts, with third-quarter profits of 68 cents per share more than tripling analyst estimates [3] - The stock experienced a slight pullback, down 1.2% to $161.21, despite receiving 12 price-target hikes following its positive report [3] - Five Below's stock found resistance at the $168 level, which capped a surge to annual highs in late October [3] Group 3: Options Activity - Dollar General saw 14,000 calls and 7,561 puts exchanged, which is 10 times the average daily options volume, with the weekly 12/5 120-strike call being the most popular [2] - Five Below experienced 3,367 calls and 1,628 puts exchanged, five times the typical volume, with the December 175 call being the most popular [4]