Hot Options Report

A lighter day in the options market still delivered plenty of action across some of the biggest names on the tape. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the most active options in Nvidia (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), SpaceX, Meta (META), Amazon (AMZN), Intel (INTC), Micron (MU), AMD and Palantir (PLTR). We look at the calls attracting attention, where traders appear to be buying versus selling, and which short-dated strikes could make things interesting heading into expiration. Plus, Mark heads to the dark side with the MA50 Minus scan on TheHotOptionsReport.com, highlighting stocks and ETFs that have fallen sharply below their 50-day moving averages. For more options data, go to TheHotOptionsReport.com.

The options market kicked off the week with plenty of action as traders navigated sharp moves across some of the biggest names on the tape. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active options in Nvidia (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), Meta (META), Micron (MU), Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), Intel (INTC) and Alphabet (GOOGL). Nvidia once again claims the top spot in overall options volume, while Tesla comes under pressure and Meta rallies despite concerns about a potential AI slowdown. We also head into the 1K Oddballs scan for unusual options activity in Amazon, TLT, Hecla Mining (HL) and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH). For more options data and unusual activity, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com.

Apple takes the crown as options activity heats up to close out the trading week. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names across the options market, with Apple surging to the top of the leaderboard as traders continue to pile into the stock. Nvidia and Tesla remain options powerhouses, while Oracle stays firmly in the game following its wild post-earnings ride. We also dig into unusual and notable options activity in SpaceX, Micron, Meta, Intel, Strategy and Amazon, along with some fascinating expiration-day trades that looked like winners intraday before taking a very different turn by the closing bell. For more options data, scans and analysis, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com.

Apple keeps ripping, Nvidia keeps slipping and Oracle pulls an after-hours flip. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active and unusual options trades lighting up the market, including heavy action in AAPL, NVDA and ORCL. We also dig into notable options activity in Tesla, Meta, Micron, Alphabet, Palantir, Intel, SpaceX and more. Which traders are buying the move, which are selling premium, and where are options players drawing their lines in the sand? For more options data and to run your own scans, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com.

Apple's folding phone announcement sends the stock on a wild intraday ride and drives massive options activity. Meanwhile, Meta surges on renewed AI enthusiasm, Tesla takes the top spot on the options volume leaderboard, and NVIDIA finds itself bumped down the rankings. We break down the hottest options action across AAPL, TSLA, META, NVDA, MU, INTC, AMD, AMZN, GOOGL and more on this episode of The Hot Options Report. For more options data and unusual activity, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com.

NVIDIA is back on top as the AI giant helps power another strong day for the market and dominates the options tape. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the hottest options action across NVDA, TSLA, PLTR, HOOD, MSTR, MU, AVGO, AAPL, PCG and more. From massive short-dated call activity in NVIDIA and aggressive upside positioning in Tesla to big moves in Palantir, Robinhood and Strategy, there was no shortage of action heading into the long holiday weekend. Plus, we check in on the latest retail options activity and highlight some of the most interesting trades hitting the tape. For more options data, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com.

NVIDIA shrugs off the dog days of summer and takes the options crown once again on this episode of The Hot Options Report. Host Mark Longo breaks down the day's hottest options action, including a nearly six-million-contract session in NVIDIA, heavy trading in Tesla, Apple and Meta, a big post-earnings move in Dell, strength in Micron, and a rough session for Palantir. Plus, we dig into the zero-DTE options action in SPX and XSP and examine some of the most active short-dated calls across the market. For more options data, go to TheHotOptionsReport.com.

GoPro comes roaring back onto the options radar with a massive stock surge, unusual trading activity and plenty of speculation about what could be next for the struggling action-camera company. Is AI—or even a potential defense pivot—helping breathe new life into GPRO? On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the hottest options activity from the first trading day of September, including the eye-opening action in GoPro (GPRO) and a countdown featuring PG&E (PCG), Intel (INTC), Meta (META), SpaceX, Amazon (AMZN), Micron (MU), Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL) and the reigning options-volume king, NVIDIA (NVDA). We also look at where traders were piling into short-dated calls and puts, which trades worked intraday before reversing, and whether option buyers or sellers ended up with the upper hand. For more options data, go to TheHotOptionsReport.com.

Options sellers take the wheel on a wild Friday as the final trading day of the week delivers surprisingly heavy options volume for the dog days of summer. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names across the options market, including NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), SpaceX, Micron (MU), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta (META), Strategy (MSTR) and Intel (INTC). NVIDIA once again takes the options volume crown, but the post-earnings celebration doesn't last long as the stock reverses sharply after an early rally. We also examine a recurring theme across the tape: short-dated options that moved into the money during the session only to finish worthless at expiration. Go to TheHotOptionsReport.com for more options data.

NVIDIA takes center stage on this episode of The Hot Options Report following blockbuster earnings and a surge in options activity. Mark Longo breaks down the hottest names and most active options trades across the market, including massive volume in NVDA, another busy session for Tesla, heavy short-dated call activity in Apple, bullish action in Intel and Palantir, and an enormous options roll in PG&E. We also check in on Micron, Amazon and more while highlighting the strikes, expirations and unusual flows driving the options market. Go to TheHotOptionsReport.com to run your own options reports.

NVIDIA takes the options crown as a rough Monday leaves call buyers feeling the heat. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names across the options market, including NVIDIA, Tesla, Apple, Micron, Intel, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft. With NVIDIA earnings looming, NVDA leads the options volume charts while the stock pulls back and its hot 210 calls ultimately expire worthless. Tesla also slides as its heavily traded 360 calls finish out of the money, while Micron takes another wild ride and Apple, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft all contribute to a recurring theme: same-day calls that offered brief opportunities before fading into the close. Plus, we check out unusual options activity in IBIT, Walmart and Snap on the Little Sweeps scan. Which options were traders buying and selling? Where did the biggest volume hit? And who came out ahead on a challenging day for call buyers? Find out on this episode of The Hot Options Report. Go to TheHotOptionsReport.com to run your own options reports.

It may have been a quiet Friday in the dog days of summer, but options traders were still making some big bets. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names and notable trades lighting up the options tape, including Tesla, Nvidia, Apple, SpaceX, Strategy, Palantir, Micron, Amazon, Robinhood and SoFi. We also head into the 10K Club to uncover some of the biggest options trades of the day in Chevron, XLF, Warner Bros. Discovery and more. Plus, we look at a recurring theme across the market: aggressive short-dated call buyers who had opportunities to cash in during the session—but in many cases watched those options ultimately expire worthless. Go to TheHotOptionsReport.com to run your own options reports.

Walmart earnings helped spook the broader market on a wild Thursday, sending shares lower and putting short-dated puts in the options spotlight. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names and hottest options trades across the market, including Walmart (WMT), Moderna (MRNA), Micron (MU), Intel (INTC), Strategy (MSTR), Apple (AAPL), SpaceX, Tesla (TSLA) and NVIDIA (NVDA).

Strategy (MSTR) comes roaring back as crypto heats up, while Tesla (TSLA) steals the options crown from NVIDIA (NVDA) at the top of the most-active options list. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the biggest names and most interesting trades lighting up the options market, including heavy activity in MSTR, TSLA, NVDA, AAPL, AMZN, INTC, MU, MSFT and more. We also check out today's Lucky Seven scan, highlighting stocks and ETFs experiencing a major surge in options volume, and dig into some of the short-dated calls attracting traders' attention. Which trades paid off, which calls expired worthless, and where is the options action heating up next? Find out on today's Hot Options Report. Go to TheHotOptionsReport.com to run your own options reports.

It's the dog days of summer, and the options market is feeling the heat — or lack thereof. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down an unusually quiet day on the options tape as chip stocks come under pressure. NVIDIA (NVDA), AMD, Micron (MU), and Intel (INTC) all move lower, but options traders are already positioning for potential rebounds. We also dig into the latest options activity in Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA), Amazon (AMZN), Meta (META), Microsoft (MSFT), and SpaceX, including short-dated calls and puts attracting attention across the market. Plus, we take a quick trip through the crypto markets to see what's moving in Zcash, Aave, Toncoin and more. Go to TheHotOptionsReport to run your own options reports.

Micron and SpaceX bring some heat to an otherwise quiet August options market. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active options trading across the market, including a strong rally in Micron, continued strength in SpaceX, and notable activity in NVIDIA, Tesla, Apple, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Intel and AMD. We also look at which calls and puts were attracting traders, where intraday moves gave option buyers opportunities to cash in, and which trades ultimately faded by the closing bell. Plus, we kick things off with a look at the latest names triggering the Golden Cross technical scan. Go to TheHotOptionsReport.com to create your own options reports.

Flying Tesla rumors send the stock—and the options market—on a wild ride to close out the week. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names and unusual options action lighting up the market, including: Tesla takes the top spot as rumors of a flying Roadster send the shares soaring before a sharp intraday reversal NVIDIA slips into the number two spot on the options leaderboard SpaceX delivers another wild session with both calls and puts around the key strike getting their moment in the sun Micron call buyers feel the pain after the stock fails to reach the lofty levels they were targeting AMD rallies while Intel heads the other direction Plus, notable options activity in Apple, Amazon, Broadcom, Palantir, CrowdStrike, Lumentum and Rubrik Which traders walked away winners—and which options expired worthless after some serious intraday drama? It's another action-packed Friday edition of The Hot Options Report.

Micron keeps delivering fireworks as its wild run puts call sellers back in the hot seat. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names and hottest options trades lighting up the market. We dig into the action in Micron (MU) as traders once again pile into the thousand-strike calls. Plus, Tesla (TSLA) rallies while SpaceX (SPCX) comes back to Earth, NVIDIA (NVDA) claims the top spot on the options volume leaderboard, and Intel (INTC) attracts aggressive call activity. We also check in on the options action in Palantir (PLTR), Netflix (NFLX), Amazon (AMZN), Super Micro Computer (SMCI), Apple (AAPL) and more. Which options buyers are sitting pretty heading into expiration—and which sellers are still sweating? You can run your own reports at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the names dominating the options tape, including a rally in Hertz with heavy call activity and another strong move from Intel. We also dig into a monster session for CoreWeave and the intriguing call-selling activity that accompanied the move. Plus, we examine the latest options action in Meta, Apple, Micron, SpaceX, Tesla, NVIDIA and Blue Owl Capital. Which options trades paid off, which ones went up in smoke, and where are traders putting their money now? Find out on this episode of The Hot Options Report.

NVIDIA leads the options volume leaderboard once again while SpaceX gives back some ground following its recent rebound. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names and hottest options trades across the market, including NVIDIA, SpaceX, Tesla, Apple, Micron, Amazon, Intel, Palantir, Alphabet and Meta. We also take a look at the latest frontrunner scan, highlighting names seeing heavy activity in short-dated options. Which trades are working, which strikes are attracting attention, and where is options paper positioning for the next move? Tune in for the latest action from across the options market. Want to explore the scans and options data for yourself? Visit TheHotOptionsReport.com.

We break down the most active names across the options market, including heavy trading in NVIDIA as the shares sell off, another strong session for SpaceX as its post-earnings rally continues, and notable options activity in Tesla, Apple, Microsoft, Micron, Amazon, Intel, Palantir and Meta. Plus, we highlight some of the hottest options contracts of the day and explore where traders were leaning on the buy and sell side. Want to run these options scans for yourself? Check out QuikOptions at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

SpaceX and Palantir helped put an exclamation point on a wild week in the options market. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names on the options tape, including a sharp rebound in SpaceX as concerns surrounding its lockup begin to ease and another powerful move higher in Palantir following earnings. We also dig into the options action in Tesla, NVIDIA, Apple, Micron, Strategy, Amazon and Hertz, highlighting the hottest strikes, unusual activity and which trades ultimately paid off. Plus, we kick things off with the latest Silver Sweeps scan featuring BABA, PLTR, SPCX and GDX. For more options activity, unusual options flow and powerful market scans, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com.

NVIDIA dominates the options volume leaderboard while SpaceX bounces back following its first earnings report. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names across the options market, including NVIDIA (NVDA), SpaceX, Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA), Micron (MU), Microsoft (MSFT), Hertz (HTZ), Intel (INTC), Amazon (AMZN), and Palantir (PLTR). We also kick things off with a look at the Golden Sweeps, where big-money options activity is lighting up SPY and AMD. Which trades are working, which short-dated options are running out of time, and where is options paper placing its bets heading into Friday? Find out on The Hot Options Report. For more options activity, unusual options flow, sweeps, scans, and analytics, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com.

SpaceX crashes while AMD's post-earnings rally fizzles. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down another action-packed day in the options market as traders react to a wave of earnings-driven volatility. AMD briefly pushed back above the $500 level after earnings before reversing sharply, while SpaceX suffered a brutal post-earnings selloff in its first earnings report as a public company. NVIDIA once again dominated the options tape with more than 6.3 million contracts traded, including over 1 million contracts on a single strike. You'll also get a look at today's most active options names, unusual activity from QuikOptions, and a breakdown of the biggest trades across: NVIDIA (NVDA) SpaceX (SPCX) Tesla (TSLA) Apple (AAPL) Amazon (AMZN) AMD (AMD) Alphabet (GOOGL) Micron (MU) Intel (INTC) Microsoft (MSFT) Plus, we highlight unusual options activity in LOVE, XPEL, and GERN using the powerful scans available at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

Kick off August with another action-packed edition of The Hot Options Report as Big Tech Extends Its Rally and options traders pile into the market's biggest names. This episode breaks down the most active names in the options market, including NVIDIA, Tesla, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Micron, Intel, Alphabet, and PG&E, along with unusual sweep activity in Devon Energy, PG&E, and GameStop. You'll hear: NVIDIA climbs back above $200 as traders swarm same-day calls. Tesla powers higher with nearly 3 million contracts traded. Apple extends its post-earnings slide as traders keep chasing a rebound. Amazon and Microsoft continue to build on last week's blockbuster earnings rallies. Meta surges after its sharp reversal in sentiment. The hottest options trades, unusual flow, and what stood out across the tape. Plus, we kick things off with a look at the latest QuikOptions sweep scan featuring DVN, PCG, and GME, highlighting where smart money may be positioning before diving into the day's biggest options movers. For even more unusual options activity, advanced scans, and professional-grade analytics, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com.

Amazon soars while Apple gets crushed in a wild post-earnings session for two of the biggest names in the options market. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the hottest options activity across Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), NVIDIA (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), Tesla (TSLA), Micron (MU), SpaceX, Alphabet (GOOGL), Intel (INTC) and Strategy (MSTR). Amazon rockets higher following earnings as options traders pile into AMZN, while Apple heads in the opposite direction with a sharp post-earnings selloff. We also look at another huge day for Microsoft following its earnings surge, massive activity around NVIDIA's 200 strike, and the latest options action in Tesla, Micron and SpaceX. Plus, we check out the latest notable options sweeps lighting up the tape, including activity in IBIT, SpaceX and CoreWeave (CRWV). Which names are dominating the options market as we close out the trading week and the month? Find out on The Hot Options Report. Explore the options data and scans discussed on the show at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

Microsoft explodes after earnings while Apple and Amazon take center stage in another wild session for Big Tech options. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names across the options market, including a massive post-earnings move in Microsoft and aggressive new positioning in MSFT calls. We also dig into the earnings action in Apple and Amazon, with AAPL sliding after hours while AMZN jumps following its report. Plus, we examine the latest options activity in NVIDIA, Tesla, Micron, Meta, Intel, SpaceX and IREN, along with some of the unusual names lighting up the Lucky Seven scan.  Check out the latest options data and market scans at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

Tech gets torched on a volatile Fed day as NVIDIA, Tesla, Micron and other major names light up the options market. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active options names of the day, including heavy put activity in NVIDIA as the stock sells off, Tesla sliding back into a 200 handle, and Micron taking a major hit. We also examine the latest options action in Apple as it briefly reaches another new all-time high, plus Intel, SoFi, Amazon, AMD, SpaceX and Microsoft ahead of its post-earnings move. Which options trades stood out during the selloff? Where were traders reaching for upside despite the weakness? And which short-dated contracts paid off—or expired worthless? Find out on this episode of The Hot Options Report. For more options data, go to TheHotOptionsReport.com.

Chip stocks remain under pressure while Apple continues its record-setting run on this episode of The Hot Options Report. We break down the hottest options activity across NVIDIA, Apple, Tesla, Micron, Intel, AMD, SpaceX, Amazon, SoFi and Palantir as traders position ahead of the Fed decision. Apple pushes to another all-time high after taking the market-cap crown from NVIDIA, while AMD, Micron and Intel get caught up in another rough session for chip stocks. Meanwhile, NVIDIA bucks the trend and holds onto its familiar spot atop the options volume leaderboard. Plus, we dig into notable options activity across Tesla, SpaceX and more of the names dominating the options tape. Want to see all of the options activity lighting up the market? Check out TheHotOptionsReport.com.

Apple reached another all-time high while NVIDIA and the broader semiconductor sector came under pressure, setting the stage for a fascinating day in the options market. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the stocks and ETFs dominating the options tape, the biggest trades of the session, and what unusual options activity may be signaling. Today's show includes: Apple hits fresh record highs ahead of earnings. NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, and Micron lead a sharp semiconductor selloff. Tesla, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and SpaceX round out the day's most active names. A look at today's Morning Coffee Scan featuring GXC, GLD, VNQ, SPY, UUP, QQQ, and USO. The hottest options trades and unusual activity from across the market. Run your own reports at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

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.

Big Tech takes center stage as earnings, AI spending, and post-market volatility drive another busy session in the options market. Host Mark Longo breaks down the stocks dominating today's options tape, including Tesla's sharp post-earnings selloff, Alphabet's AI-driven plunge, and a surprise after-hours rally in Intel following earnings. Plus, Micron keeps its momentum alive, SpaceX fights back after another volatile session, and traders position in NVIDIA, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft ahead of Friday's expiration. In this episode: Tesla dominates the options leaderboard after earnings disappointment Alphabet's AI spending sparks a broad Big Tech selloff Intel jumps after earnings—were options traders ready? Micron pushes toward the 1,000 strike again SpaceX stages a surprising rebound Heavy options activity in NVIDIA, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and more Featured QuikOptions Scan: Death Cross stocks to watch Discover powerful options analytics and unusual activity tools at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

NVIDIA once again ruled the options market, generating more than 5 million contracts and dwarfing nearly every other name on the tape. But the biggest story after the close belonged to Tesla, as traders placed aggressive earnings bets before the company's quarterly results. On this episode, Mark Longo breaks down the hottest options activity of the day, including NVIDIA's continued dominance, Tesla's pre-earnings positioning, Apple's remarkable streak of heavy options volume, SpaceX's ongoing slide, and a surprising rally from Super Micro Computer. Plus, we examine some of the day's most active zero-day options and whether traders made the right moves. Explore the same scans and data featured on the show at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

NVIDIA holds the top spot on another light summer day for options volume, but AI-related names continued to dominate the tape. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the biggest options movers of the session, including explosive rallies in AMD, Micron, Intel and Nebius after major AI-related developments. You'll also hear the latest unusual options activity in Apple, Tesla, SpaceX, Amazon and Netflix, along with a look at QuikOptions' Quick Bull Scan, which highlights several names flashing potential short-term bullish signals.

Big Tech once again ruled the options market as NVIDIA, Tesla, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Micron, and Intel accounted for the day's most active contracts despite a lighter overall trading session. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the biggest options movers of Monday's session, including: NVIDIA once again claims the top spot on the options leaderboard Tesla extends its recent slide as traders swarm same-day expiration calls Apple's impressive rally finally cools off Microsoft, Amazon, Micron, Intel and Alphabet all see heavy 0DTE activity SpaceX continues trading below its IPO price while the mysterious 330 calls remain active IREN surges nearly 20% as options traders chase the move QuikOptions' latest Congressional and Senate trading scans Plus, we examine how many of today's hottest same-day expiration options briefly traded in the money before reversing by the closing bell. For institutional-quality options flow, unusual activity, dark pool analytics, Congressional trading data, and much more, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com, powered by QuikOptions.

Apple bucked the broader tech selloff while Netflix stumbled following earnings on an action-packed expiration Friday. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the biggest options movers of the day, including Apple, Netflix, NVIDIA, Tesla, SpaceX, Micron, Intel, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft. We also dive into today's featured Senate Yay Scan, highlighting the latest stock purchases disclosed by Senator John Boozman, and analyze what they could mean for traders. From expiration-day gamma to unusual options activity and the hottest contracts on the tape, we cover everything active options traders need to know before heading into the weekend. For more options data, unusual activity scans, and professional tools, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com, brought to you by QuikOptions.

Here are the descriptions written out in standard text format, ready to copy and paste without any of the HTML coding. 1. Libsyn Show Description (Podcast Directories) Wrap up your trading day with host Mark Longo on The Hot Options Report for Thursday, July 16, 2026. Tech giants and chipmakers are feeling the heat as we head into a massive Friday expiration. Whether it's traders hunting for late-stage juice in Micron or managing risk in SpaceX, the options tape was absolutely on fire today. Inside This Episode: Capitol Hill Trades: We dive into recent stock purchases from House members including Amphenol Corp (APH), Ellington Financial (EFC), and Hilton (HLT). The Tech & Chip Sell-off: Chip names get hammered despite strong Taiwan Semi numbers. Intel (INTC) drops nearly 6% while Nvidia (NVDA) slides to close at $207.40, pacing the leaderboard with 2.76M contracts. The Wild West of Micron (MU): Down $51 to close at $853.20. Are traders abandoning the $1,000 strikes? We look at the heavy action on the $900 calls going for over $7.00 in premium. SpaceX Back in the Top 10: Trading below its $135 IPO price, SpaceX draws 774,000 contracts. We decipher the massive block of next-week $330 calls—is this ETF risk management at play? Earnings & Expiration Action: Post-earnings movement on Netflix (NFLX) plus short-dated plays on Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA), Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), and Microsoft (MSFT). Resources & Links: Run Your Own Scans: Check out TheHotOptionsReport.com to find unusual activity, scan the flow, and track the data yourself.

Host Mark Longo takes you through a high-velocity, respectable day on the tape as options volume bounces back. We kick things off with a trip to the political side of trading via our House Nay Scans, highlighting the stocks our representatives are unloading this week—including Rick Larsen selling Abbott Labs (ABT), John McGuire dropping BlackRock (BLK), and Susie Lee letting go of Full House Resorts (FLL). Then, we countdown the top 10 most active names on the tape, featuring a wild day of zero-day-to-expiration (0DTE) pinning action: Apple (AAPL): Back on top of the world, setting a new all-time high of $328.73 before a massive 204,000-contract pin exactly on the $327.50 strike. NVIDIA (NVDA): Dominates the number one spot with 4.03 million contracts, leading to an incredible 425,000-contract pin on the $212.50 line. Micron (MU): Tanks 8% to close at $904.28, leaving short sellers of the $900 par puts sweating through an intraday low of $873. Tesla (TSLA): Battles at the $400 par strike with a whopping 276,000 contracts on the board. Plus updates on: IREN (Sep $65 calls), Alphabet (GOOGL), Intel (INTC), Meta (META), Microsoft (MSFT), and Amazon (AMZN). Inform your next trade with the latest analytics and scans at  http://www.TheHotOptionsReport.com

Wrap up your trading day for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, with Mark Longo on The Hot Options Report. It was a steady day on the tape, with the top 10 threshold landing just shy of the half-million contract mark at 497,000. Mark breaks down the social scans over at TheHotOptionsReport.com—highlighting what's trending up on X, including Luckin Coffee (LKNCY), Amkor Technology (AMKR), and a wild day for Carvana (CVNA). Then, we count down the top 10 most active equity options dominating the chains: Microsoft (MSFT): Paper leans toward selling the short-term 390 calls expiring Wednesday. Terawulf (WULF) & Oracle (ORCL): Massive action in WULF's August 25 calls, while Oracle hits a new 52-week low. Amazon (AMZN) & Micron (MU): Tech chips in as Amazon eyes the 250 strike and Micron rallies nearly 5% to flirt with par ($1,000). Intel (INTC) & Palantir (PLTR): Out-of-the-money lotto prints in Intel, and Palantir climbs the ranks to number 4. Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA), & Nvidia (NVDA): The big dogs take center stage as Nvidia regains yesterday's losses, lighting up the Wednesday 210 calls. Find out where the smart money is leaning, which strikes are creating the most sweat equity, and how to scan the unusual activity for yourself at TheHotOptionsReport.com

Host Mark Longo breaks down a fascinating day in the derivatives space as a broader tech sell-off tests traders' patience and summer baseline volumes hold steady. In this episode, we unpack the high-stakes action ripping through the options chains, including a deep dive into the massive post-IPO volatility hitting Elon Musk's aerospace giant, where heavy put buying signals aggressive fading from retail and paper traders alike. Plus, we break down the high-volume flows, near-miss intraday spikes, and sweat-inducing expiration plays across the major tech landscape—covering heavy single-day option contract volume in retail favorites and major tech giants. Want to carve up the tape yourself? Head over to TheHotOptionsReport.com to check out our customized Reddit, Wall Street Bets, and congressional trading scans to build your own strategy.

Nvidia completely dominates the tape today, putting up a staggering 5.76 million contracts with index-level volume on the 210 calls. Meanwhile, Microsoft options are setting up as the "canary in the coal mine" for the broader AI trade. Mark also dives into the "Lucky Seven" scan—highlighting stocks trading at exactly seven times their normal volume—featuring under-the-radar names like AQST, AMTX, and ALM. Today's Top 10 Breakdown Includes: INTC: Aggressive paper buying the 62.5 puts. SOFI: End-of-month 20-strike calls ahead of earnings. MU: The "Pars" (1000 calls) go the way of the dodo. Plus expiration day action in PLTR, AMZN, AAPL, META, and TSLA. Get the data for yourself at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

Host Mark Longo breaks down today's wild market action, starting with the 5K Club scans on TheHotOptionsReport.com featuring Keel Infrastructure, Caesars, and StubHub. Then, we dive into the Top 10 most active options chains of the day, breaking down volume, hot contracts, and what paper was doing ahead of the upcoming expirations. On today's report: Tech and Chip Volatility: Massive moves in Micron rallying over 4 percent, Meta surging past the 600 strike on AI compute news, and Intel's deep in-the-money options activity. The Trillion-Dollar Club: Breaking down heavy expiration volume in Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, and Microsoft. Market Movers: Surprising volume spikes in Oracle, Amazon, and SpaceX. Find your own unusual activity at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

The options market came roaring back after the holiday break, with AI stocks once again dominating the tape. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the biggest options movers of the session, including a massive surge in NVIDIA options volume, Broadcom's rally after its Apple partnership announcement, Tesla's active put trading, and continued speculative interest in SpaceX options. You'll also discover what unusual activity surfaced in the latest 10K Club scan, featuring VIX, the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), and SpaceX. Inside this episode: • The latest 10K Club unusual options activity • NVIDIA explodes back to the top of the options volume rankings • Tesla traders battle around the 390 strike • Apple and Broadcom rally on major news • SpaceX speculation reaches another level • Micron call buyers aim for the $1,000 strike • VIX and ETHA return to the unusual activity spotlight • The biggest options trades and unusual flow from today's market Check out more tools, scans, and premium data at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

In this episode, host Mark Longo breaks down a wild, red-dominated trading session for Thursday, June 25, 2026, as a massive tech sell-off sweeps through the major indices. First, we dive into today's featured scan from TheHotOptionsReport.com: the Symbol Pump scan, highlighting massive volume surges in KCAI, MIMI, and FERA. Then, we kick off our daily Top 10 options volume countdown, where we look at the exact strikes, contract volume, and option premiums lighting up the tape. Inside this episode: SpaceX (#10): Falling off its usual #3 spot and testing the critical $150 IPO print. Is the 150 put a coin flip? Palantir (#8) & MicroStrategy (#7): Tech names get shellacked. Palantir hits multi-month lows, while Strategy slides nearly 30% over the past week. The Tech Carnage (#6 & #5): Amazon and Microsoft erase post-Micron optimism with heavy selling. Micron (#4): A wild post-earnings ride. After opening strong and dropping 100 handles, it claws back to finish up 165 handles at $1213.56. We look at the massive action on the 1300 calls. Apple (#2) & Nvidia (#1): Apple drops over 6% after pricing anxieties hit The Street, while Nvidia slides below par ($200) to capture the top volume spot with 3.17 million contracts.

On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down another action-packed trading session featuring a surprise meme-stock resurgence, a major post-earnings move from Micron, continued pressure in SpaceX, and another massive day of options activity from the market's biggest names. This episode includes: • NVIDIA tops the options leaderboard once again • Tesla, Amazon and Apple dominate today's active options • SpaceX continues its sharp pullback after its record-setting options debut • Strategy (MSTR) falls back below the $100 level • Wendy's crashes the Top 12 during an unexpected meme-stock rally • GameStop, SoFi and Microsoft stay active • Micron reports earnings after the close and immediately erupts higher in after-hours trading • Today's standout Bigger Wing Scan featuring GameStop, Hertz and UiPath Plus, Mark explains what today's hottest options trades may have been signaling—and where traders could be watching next. For even more unusual options activity and institutional order flow, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com.

The markets turned blood red today, but the options tape is still lighting up! Join Mark Longo as he breaks down a macro-focused session where single-name volume took a slight breather, but the underlying volatility remained fast and furious. We head over to TheHotOptionsReport.com to unpack today's featured 1K Spread scan, flagging 71 massive non-index spreads with Netflix, XLF, and IWM leading the charge. Then, we countdown the top 10 most active underlying equities of the day, including: Palantir (#10) & Intel (#8): Checking out aggressive short-term call selling after a rough session. Microsoft (#9) & Amazon (#5): The tech giants bucking the red trend to post impressive rallies. Micron (#6): Taking a massive 13% drubbing ahead of earnings. Are the $1100 calls a buy or sell? SpaceX (#3): The rollercoaster continues! We break down the newly added weekly options and the heavy premium on the Friday $160 calls. Tesla (#2) & NVIDIA (#1): Tesla sheds nearly 6%, while NVIDIA pins exactly at the $200.00 par line. Want to run your own unusual activity scans? Head over to TheHotOptionsReport.com to build your own watchlists and track the tape.

Host Mark Longo breaks down a wild, high-volume day across the options tape where tech took a beating, chip stocks went wild, and a massive names suffered jaw-dropping premium swings. First, we kick the tires on today's Lucky Seven Scan at TheHotOptionsReport.com , highlighting unusual volume spikes in Arcosa Inc. (ACA), Absci Corp (ABSI), and Acumen Pharmaceuticals (ABOS). Then, we dive into the top 10 most active options chains of the day: SMCI (#10): Rallies over 15% to $35.46. Did buyers of the weekly $40 calls get a banger day? Intel (#9): Up nearly $7 to $140.94. Paper leans heavy into selling the weekly $160 covered calls. Big Tech Sell-Offs (#8 - #4): Breaking down the overriding and sweat equity in Netflix (NFLX), Microsoft (MSFT)—which broke the $370 strike in both directions—Alphabet (GOOGL), Apple (AAPL), and Amazon (AMZN). SpaceX (#3): A brutal 16.5% downward slide ($30.40 drop) to close at $154.60. Is a 126 Vol implied volatility too cheap for the June weekly $180 calls? Nvidia (#2): A relatively light 2.92 million contracts as NVDA slides to $208.65, making the zero-day-to-expiration (0DTE) $215 calls look like a slam-dunk sell. Tesla (#1): TSLA takes the crown, rallying to $405.05. We look at the absolute wild price action on the 0DTE $410 calls that hit an intraday high of $415. Check out the data yourself: Head over to TheHotOptionsReport.com for pre-baked unusual options scans.

On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down another record-setting day in SpaceX (SPCX) options trading, with the newly listed name blasting past its already historic debut volume. Was the wild ride in SpaceX enough to dethrone NVIDIA from the top of the volume leaderboard? You'll also get the latest on: • NVIDIA once again claiming the top spot in options volume • Tesla and SpaceX combining for nearly 6 million contracts • Massive activity in Apple, Intel, Amazon and Micron • Palantir, Microsoft and Strategy rounding out the Top 10 • The hottest contracts, biggest trades and key levels from the day • A look at the Million Plus Scan from QuikOptions, highlighting the largest premium trades on the tape For more data and analysis, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com.

The options market came roaring back on Wednesday as traders piled into short-dated contracts across many of the market's biggest names. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down another active day on the options tape, highlighted by continued heavy trading in SpaceX, a surge in Robinhood activity, and profitable put buying in Tesla following a broad market selloff after the Fed announcement. Key names on today's countdown include: • Nvidia remains the most active options name once again • Tesla put buyers score as shares slide below 400 • SpaceX sees nearly 1.6 million contracts trade during its second day of listed options activity • Robinhood continues its remarkable rally with another strong options session • Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta all face selling pressure • Micron traders swing for the fences ahead of expiration • A look at unusual sweep activity in SpaceX and SanDisk Plus, Mark highlights notable sweep orders from the Silver Sweep Scan and explores the trades that dominated the options market heading into the holiday-shortened expiration week. Check out more unusual activity, scans, and market intelligence at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

The long-awaited arrival of SpaceX options finally hit the market, and traders wasted no time diving in. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the first full day of trading in SpaceX options and analyze how the newly listed contracts stacked up against the usual heavyweights. While SpaceX generated massive interest and nearly 1.8 million contracts traded, it wasn't enough to dethrone Tesla, which captured the top spot on the day. Meanwhile, Nvidia, Apple, Netflix, Intel, Micron, Amazon, Microsoft and SoFi all battled for positioning in a surprisingly quiet overall options session. Highlights include: • SpaceX options make their highly anticipated debut • Tesla tops the options volume leaderboard • Nvidia traders focus on the critical 210 strike • Apple bulls target the 300 level heading into expiration • Micron continues its streak of aggressive options activity • Intel traders swing for a sharp rebound after a steep selloff • A look at the biggest "Golden Sweep" orders of the session • What unusual activity in the Nasdaq 100, Tesla and SpaceX may signal next Plus, we examine the hottest contracts, key strike levels, notable sweep activity and the trades that defined Tuesday's options action. Get more options data, unusual activity and analytics at TheHotOptionsReport.com.