Nokia (NOK) option bulls made the call for big profits today.
On October 8, 2025, at 1:59 PM, Market Rebellion’s Unusual Option Activity Service flagged aggressive bullish call buying in Nokia Corporation (NOK), with 3,000 31October 5.50 calls purchased for $0.14 above an open interest of 1,055 contracts, while NOK shares traded at $5.14.
Those 31October 5.50 calls traded as high as $2.48 with shares at $7.52, delivering explosive returns of 1,671.43% from the initial entry price of $0.14. Meanwhile, NOK shares gained approximately 46.30% from $5.14, once again showcasing how options leverage can dramatically outperform stock-only gains when the thesis hits.
This performance illustrates the power of options leverage when the directional thesis proves correct, though it’s important to note that this same leverage can work against traders when market moves go in the opposite direction.
5G Contract Wins and Strategic Momentum Fuel Rally The catalyst ignited shortly after the unusual activity, with Nokia announcing a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar 5G infrastructure deal with a major North American telecom operator. The contract includes full deployment of Nokia’s AirScale portfolio, cloud-native core solutions, and energy-efficient radio access network (RAN) technology—reinforcing its leadership in open, programmable networks.
Management highlighted accelerating global 5G standalone (SA) rollouts and strong demand for private wireless networks in industrial automation, ports, and mining. CEO Pekka Lundmark stated, “This landmark deal validates Nokia’s end-to-end capabilities and positions us at the forefront of the next wave of digital transformation.”
Operational Tailwinds and Market Leadership Nokia reported robust order intake in its Network Infrastructure segment, with double-digit growth in fixed networks and subsea cable systems. The company also emphasized cost discipline and margin expansion, with improved cash flow supporting shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks.
Broader tailwinds include rising geopolitical support for diversified telecom supply chains, increased defense spending on secure communications, and growing enterprise adoption of private 5G. Nokia’s leadership in O-RAN standards and sustainable network solutions further strengthens its competitive edge.
NVIDIA (NVDA) Drops $1B Bombshell Stake in Nokia, Supercharging AI Networking Synergies In a seismic tie-in just minutes ago on October 28, 2025, NVIDIA Corporation announced a blockbuster $1 billion equity investment in Nokia, acquiring a 2.9% stake through a directed issuance of 166 million new shares at $6.01 apiece—validating Nokia’s aggressive pivot into AI-driven data centers and next-gen networking. The move cements a strategic partnership where NVIDIA’s GPUs will turbocharge Nokia’s 5G/6G RAN software, while Nokia’s data center tech bolsters NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure—poised to dominate the AI-RAN market amid exploding demand for hyperscale computing.
This stake follows NVIDIA’s recent spree, including up to $100 billion in OpenAI and billions more in AV firms like Wayve and Oxa, plus a €1 billion data center joint venture with Deutsche Telekom. For Nokia, under new CEO Justin Hotard, the infusion accelerates its post-Infinera ($2.3B acquisition) push as the premier Western Huawei alternative, fueling AI connectivity for the “supercycle.” Proceeds will fast-track AI/cloud expansions, with shares registering in November.
NOK was last trading at $7.56, up 19.44% on the day.
