The Hot Options Report: 04-16-26

Welcome to a wild Thursday edition of The Hot Options Report! Today, host Mark Longo dives deep into a massive day of volume where it took over 650,000 contracts just to break into the Top 10. We kick things off with a unique look at the "House Nay" Scan from TheHotOptionsReport.com, revealing the most recent stock sales disclosed by members of the House of Representatives, including a flurry of activity from New Jersey's Thomas H. Keen. On this episode, we break down the hottest options action in: The Semi Sector: Intel (INTC) continues its parabolic run, up nearly 50% this month, while AMD clocks an 8% gain. We analyze the aggressive call buying and "home run" trades hitting the tape. Earnings Watch: Netflix (NFLX) sees massive volume ahead of its after-hours report—is the "Widow Maker" living up to its name? The Big Tech Tape: Inside the flow for Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), and Apple (AAPL) as they battle key strikes heading into Friday's expiration. Market Leaders: High-stakes "rolls of the bones" in MicroStrategy (MSTR) and the battle for the "Par Strike" in Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA). Whether you're tracking Congressional trades or chasing the next monster rally, get the data you need to stay ahead of the tape. Check out more at: TheHotOptionsReport.com