The Hot Options Report: 04-23-2026

The options tape was on fire today as the market digested a major reversal in Tesla (TSLA) and braced for Intel (INTC) earnings. Host Mark Longo breaks down the massive volume shifts across the top 10 most active names, including nearly 3.6 million contracts in TSLA alone. We also dive into the "Death Cross" scan from HotOptionsReport.com, identifying bearish technical signals in names like A.O. Smith (AOS) and Adamas (ADAMI). Plus, we analyze the heavy flow in Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), and the "Monster" strategy that dominated the tape. On Today's Menu: The Death Cross Scan: Tracking the top bearish signals in the current market. Tesla's Turn to the Dark Side: Why the post-earnings rally faded and what the 370 puts are signaling. Intel's Massive Beat: Analyzing the 19% after-hours surge and the "kiss of death" for put buyers. Big Tech Breakdown: Unusual activity and price action in NVDA, AAPL, AMZN, and AMD. Get more options data at TheHotOptionsReport.com.