Join Mark Longo from the Options Insider Radio Network for a deep dive into an explosive day in the options market. While the total volume required to crack the Top 10 remained under the half-million mark, the individual price action was anything but quiet.

In this episode, we break down:

• The Big Tech Surge: Massive rallies in AMD (+$19), Micron (+$38), and MicroStrategy (+$15) as semiconductor and AI demand continues to defy gravity.

• Tesla Earnings Watch: A surprisingly quiet session for $TSLA ahead of its Q1 2026 earnings release, but the after-hours action is already telling a different story.

• Apple's CEO Transition: How the market reacted to the news of Tim Cook stepping down as CEO and the appointment of John Ternus.

• Nvidia's Pinning Action: $NVDA closes right on the $202.50 strike, creating a headache for both long and short option holders.

• Scanning the Alpha: We look at the "MA 200 Plus" scan, featuring massive triple-digit moves in $BEEM, $AGPU, and $GNLN.

Whether you're tracking the "pars" in AMD or the zero-day volatility in Microsoft, we have the flow, the strikes, and the strategy covered.

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On today's Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down a high-stakes Tuesday where leadership changes and meme-stock mania took center stage. While the overall market volume cooled slightly, the activity in specific names like Apple and Beyond Meat reached a fever pitch. We also dive into the Symbol Pump Scan to highlight the under-the-radar tickers moving the needle.

Highlights from today's show:

• Beyond Meat Mania: Exploring the massive "Symbol Pump" as BYND undergoes a volatile run—is this a sustainable squeeze?

• The Apple Pivot: Apple claims the #2 spot on the leaderboard as traders react to major news of a new CEO.

• NVIDIA Watch: Tracking the heavy flow around the critical psychological levels as the stock hovers near the par strike.

• Tech Momentum: Why traders are loading up on Oracle and AMD calls despite the broader market's quiet tone.

• Short-Term Bets: Analyzing the aggressive "line in the sand" trades hitting Amazon and Microsoft for tomorrow's expiration.

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Mark Longo tracks a major shift in Senate disclosures as Senator John Boozman exits European ETFs and pipeline stocks. We pivot to the options tape to break down the sudden momentum in ONDS, analyzing the heavy call volume following its recent rally. Plus, deep dives into the "Par" strike battles in Nvidia, AMD, and Tesla, and how Meta layoffs are impacting the daily flow.

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In this high-voltage Friday edition of the Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down a this day of trading with the Strait of Hormuz back in business, oil prices have plummeted 10%, sending the S&P 500 and the Dow to all-time highs. It took nearly a million contracts just to crack today's Top 10—find out where the "smart money" is moving as the geopolitical "House of Horrors" begins to fade.

On today's report:

• Senate "YAY" Scan: We go deep into the latest Capitol Hill disclosures. What is Senator John Boozman buying? We track his moves in MSFT, NVDA, and VEA.

• The Tech Explosion: Massive volume in Intel (INTC), Meta (META), and Amazon (AMZN) as traders bet on the rally extending into next week.

• MSTR & The Monster Move: MicroStrategy surges nearly 12%! We analyze the 1.5 million contracts that hit the tape.

• Earnings Hangover: While the rest of the market flies, Netflix (NFLX) is feeling the pain. Is there a silver lining in the par strike activity?

• The Tesla Goliath: Nearly 5 million contracts traded in TSLA today. We break down the massive battle at the $400 level.

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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.

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The options market is hitting a fever pitch as tech giants propel major indices to fresh record highs. In this episode of The Hot Options Report, host Mark Longo breaks down an absolute "banger" of a day where it took nearly 600,000 contracts just to crack the Top 10.

We kick things off with a deep dive into the "Acts of Congress" scan, revealing the latest stock disclosures from Capitol Hill, including trades in Integris (IDYA), Amcor (AMCR), and Marriott (MAR). Mark discusses why these disclosures matter and the ongoing debate surrounding Congressional stock trading.

The main event belongs to Tesla (TSLA). With Elon Musk doubling down on the "AI5" chip milestone, Tesla shares skyrocketed over 7.5%, triggering a massive surge of 6.26 million options contracts. Is this the start of a new AI-driven bull run for Musk's flagship, or a temporary spark?

Also in this episode:

• Robinhood (HOOD): Why the SEC's repeal of the Pattern Day Trading (PDT) rule sent the stock up 10% and what it means for retail traders.

• Nvidia (NVDA): Chasing all-time highs with over 4.2 million contracts traded.

• Tech Rally: Analyzing the heavy flow in Oracle (ORCL), Palantir (PLTR), Meta (META), Microsoft (MSFT), and Apple (AAPL).

• Amazon (AMZN) & SoFi (SOFI): Contrasting the tech laggards with the breakout momentum in fintech.

Join us for a high-velocity look at the trades dominating the tape and impacting your account.

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The options tape is on fire! Despite geopolitical tensions in the Straits of Hormuz, the market staged a massive rally this Tuesday, April 14, 2026. On today's Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down a wild session where over half a million contracts were required just to break into the Top 10.

Inside This Episode:

• The MA 50+ Scan: We highlight the top movers breaking their 50-day moving average by over 5%, including IONQ, ARAI, and AAL.

• Intel (INTC): After a 40% monthly rally, Intel gives some back. Why are traders still piling into the May 70 calls?

• Nvidia (NVDA): Regaining its throne at the #1 spot with 3.16 million contracts as it inches closer to its all-time high.

• Big Tech Movers: Rapid-fire analysis of heavy volume in Oracle (ORCL), Meta (META), Micron (MU), and Microsoft (MSFT).

• The Weekly Outlook: A look at the "midweek" contracts for Meta and the aggressive July upside bets in Netflix (NFLX).

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Markets are heating up this Monday as geopolitical tensions and massive tech rallies collide. In this episode of the Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down a wild session where Tesla (TSLA) reclaimed its throne at the top of the options leaderboard with 2.84 million contracts traded.

Despite whispers of a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz driving oil past $100, the equity options tape remained focused on high-growth tech and massive individual movers. We dive into the unusual activity fueling Oracle's (ORCL) 12% surge, the parabolic "rampage" in Intel (INTC), and the last-minute expirations that left some paper "sweating" in Nvidia (NVDA) and Microsoft (MSFT).

• The Lucky 7 Scan: A deep dive into PG&E (PCG), Repligen (REPL), and the SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE)—names where volume exploded to 7x their daily average.

• Tesla's Dominance: How the 355-strike calls became the hottest ticket in the market as TSLA pushed toward $353.

• Big Tech Breakdown: * Micron (MU): Why paper is betting on a run to $450 by the end of the week.

  • Intel (INTC): With the stock up 65% year-to-date, are traders finally stepping in front of the freight train?

  • Oracle (ORCL): Breaking down the 644,000 contracts that followed today's double-digit breakout.

• Ouchie of the Day: A look at the Meta (META) and Apple (AAPL) 0DTE (zero days to expiration) plays that went down to the wire.

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The options market waits for no one! Mark Longo wraps up a wild trading week for Friday, April 10, 2026, with a deep dive into the top 10 most active names lighting up the tape.

From Intel's massive 33% monthly surge to a bizarre price-action swing in Palantir sparked by social media from the White House, we break down where the paper was flowing and who was sweating the Friday expirations.

On this episode, we cover:

• NVIDIA's massive volume: Is index-level activity the new normal?

• Intel & Core Weave: The momentum names defying the sellers.

• Palantir's Rollercoaster: How a presidential tweet sent the 130 calls on a wild ride.

• The "Fruit Company" Shrug: Why Apple stayed flat despite a $3 intraday range.

• Tech Giants: Action in Meta, AMD, and the "Amazonians."

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The closing bell on Thursday, April 9th, 2026, rings in a green session as geopolitical headlines trigger a massive relief rally across the equity markets. On today's Hot Options Report, we break down a high-volume session where over 617,000 contracts were required just to crack the Top 10.

We dive deep into the massive 33% five-day run for Intel (INTC) and a potential "grand slam" exit in the June 40 calls. Meanwhile, Micron (MU) and AMD continue their wild journeys, and Tesla (TSLA) bulls finally find a foothold.

On Today's Countdown:

• The Tech Titans: Deep dives into heavy flow for Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL), and Meta (META) ahead of tomorrow's weekly expiration.

• The Big Winner: Analyzing the massive profit-taking in INTC and the momentum in Amazon (AMZN).

• Nvidia & Tesla: Tracking the "at-the-money" battleground as paper hits the bid on TSLA puts and rolls the bones on NVDA calls.

• The Outlier: Why Palantir (PLTR) struggled to join the party, dropping 7% despite the broader market rally.

Whether you're looking for the most active strikes or trying to decode institutional paper, we've got the tape covered.

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