The Hot Options Report: 02-26-26

It's a "Wild Thursday" on the Hot Options Report as Mark Longo breaks down a high-velocity day in the options market. Following the highly anticipated Nvidia earnings, the tape is lighting up with massive volume, but not everyone is finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. We dive into why Nvidia's "worst single day since the tariff meltdown" sent premium to the graveyard and which names are dominating the Front Runner Badge today. On Today's Report: The Scan of the Day: A deep dive into the Front Runner Badge, highlighting symbols where 70% or more of the volume is concentrated in the next seven days. The Top 10 Countdown: We track over 6 million contracts in Nvidia (NVDA), plus heavy action in Tesla (TSLA), Microsoft (MSFT), and a massive "token dividend play" in Barrick Gold (GOLD). The Netflix Surprise: How one trader might have sniffed out the deal drama before the stock popped in the after-hours. The Retail Favorites: Updates on ChargePoint (CHPT), JetBlue (JBLU), and the ever-active Palantir (PLTR). Whether you're tracking the "Par Calls" or looking for the next scan, get the data you need to stay ahead of the tape. Run your own scans at: HotOptionsReport.com Get more Pro insights at: TheOptionsInsider.com/Pro