The Hot Options Report: 01-23-26

It's a spicy Friday on The Hot Options Report (THOR) as host Mark Longo breaks down one of the most active trading sessions in recent memory. It took over three-quarters of a million contracts just to break into today's Top 10 list, fueled by massive whipsaw action and a nationwide polar vortex. We dive deep into the earnings fallout for Intel (INTC), where a 17% plunge sent the "bone-rolling" 60 calls to the grave, and the relentless march of Micron (MU) toward the key 400 handle. We also track the "Winner Winner Chicken Dinner" flow in Netflix (NFLX) and the final-hour drama at the 450 strike for Tesla (TSLA). On today's report, we cover: Tesla (TSLA): Managing to edge out Intel for the #1 spot with 2.8 million contracts as the battle for the 450 strike goes down to the wire. Intel (INTC): Post-earnings carnage. The stock drops 17%, making the once-hot 60 calls a distant memory while 45 puts take center stage. Nvidia (NVDA): A rare fall to the #3 spot despite 2.64 million contracts. We track the 190 call paper and why even the "King of Vol" got kicked to the curb today. Micron (MU): On an absolute tear, up 27% YTD. We analyze the heavy action in the 400 calls as it closes pennies shy of the milestone. Microsoft (MSFT) & AMD: Roaring back to life with over 1 million contracts each. We break down the brief "moment in the sun" for the 470 and 265 calls. Netflix (NFLX), Meta, Amazon, & Apple: Checking the pulse of the tech heavyweights as they fight through a tale of two tapes. Whether you're dodging the polar vortex or hunting for the next big move in the Mag 7, get the data you need to "kick the tires and light the fires" in your account. Get the Full Data: Visit TheHotOptionsReport.com to see the daily options data that didn't make it into the show.