The Hot Options Report: 07-24-2026

Apple stole the spotlight to close out the trading week, ripping higher on massive options volume while Intel's post-earnings optimism quickly faded. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the busiest names on the options tape, the most active strikes, and the trades that defined Friday's session. From Apple's explosive rally to Intel's earnings hangover, Tesla's continued weakness, NVIDIA's relentless options activity, and notable action in AMD, Amazon, Alphabet, Micron, Oracle, and SpaceX, you'll get a fast-paced recap of where options traders were putting their money. Plus, Mark highlights today's Hidden Figure Scan from QuikOptions, featuring unusual near-dated options activity in Nike, Intel, and IREN.Discover the scans professional options traders rely on every day at TheHotOptionsReport.com.