The Hot Options Report: 07-13-2026

The Hot Options Report: 07-13-2026

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 [https://TheHotOptionsReport.com] to check out our customized Reddit, Wall Street Bets, and congressional trading scans to build your own strategy.

The Hot Options Report: 07-10-2026

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 [https://TheHotOptionsReport.com].

The Hot Options Report: 07-09-2026

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 [https://TheHotOptionsReport.com].

The Hot Options Report: 07-08-2026

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 [http://www.thehotoptionsreport.com].

The Hot Options Report: 06-25-2026

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.