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The Hot Options Report: 09-16-2026 Sep 16, 2026

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Fed Day brought plenty of anticipation but relatively subdued options volume as traders waited for the latest move from the Federal Reserve.

On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the names dominating the options tape, with Nvidia (NVDA) once again leading the market in contract volume. We also dig into heavy activity in Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), Intel (INTC), Amazon (AMZN), Micron (MU), Meta (META), AMD and Robinhood (HOOD).

Plus, we look at notable million-dollar options trades in Circle (CRCL), Robinhood and Credo Technology (CRDO) and examine a Fed Day filled with intraday spikes, quick reversals and short-dated options that briefly moved into the money before fading.

For more options activity and unusual options data, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com.

The Hot Options Report: 09-15-2026 Sep 15, 2026

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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 Crypto Rundown 238: A Coiled Spring of Bitcoin Energy Sep 15, 2026

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Bill Ulivieri of Cenacle Capital Management returns to The Crypto Rundown — and after calling the Bitcoin bottom on his last appearance, he's feeling even more bullish about what comes next.

Mark Longo and Bill explore why Bitcoin could be sitting on a "coiled spring of energy," the latest action in IBIT and MSTR options, and whether Strategy still has more room to run. They also dig into the outlook for Ethereum, Solana and XRP, the surprising rise of Zcash, and the latest activity in ETHA, BMNR, Circle and PURR.

Plus, Bill explains why the convergence of crypto, blockchain and agentic AI could dramatically reshape trading, and highlights Arbitrum and Uniswap as two names worth watching as Robinhood pushes deeper into blockchain and DeFi.

The Hot Options Report: 09-14-2026 Sep 15, 2026

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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.

The Option Block 1499: PLAY-ing Around with Cheap Calls Sep 14, 2026

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Cheap calls are on the menu as Mark Longo, Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, and Mike "Uncle Mike" Tosaw dive into unusual options activity in Dave & Buster's (PLAY) and Banco Bradesco (BBD). Is somebody betting on a turnaround in PLAY ahead of earnings? And when it comes to these cheap stocks, are you better off buying the calls or just owning the shares?

The crew also breaks down a surprisingly resilient market as Treasury yields climb and traders brace for the Fed. Plus, they examine heavy VIX options activity and the latest options action in NVDA, AAPL, TSLA, META, GOOGL, INTC, MSFT, AMZN and MU.

Then Uncle Mike heads to the Strategy Block to explore using covered calls on bond ETFs like IEF to potentially generate additional income.

The Hot Options Report: 09-11-2026 Sep 11, 2026

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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.

Volatility Views 694: Surprising Vol Action! Shocking Bullseyes! Sep 11, 2026

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Volatility wakes up from its late-summer slumber on this episode of Volatility Views as Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads break down a surprisingly active stretch across the volatility markets.

VIX briefly pushed above 18 before retreating, VIX options volume came roaring back, traders targeted everything from near-term puts to triple-digit VIX calls, and the volatility futures curve offered some interesting clues about what the market expects next.

Plus, Russell breaks down some fascinating VIX weekly trades, including one that landed almost perfectly at settlement, we examine the latest action in SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX, and Mark celebrates a rare two-week Crystal Ball bullseye after nearly nailing the VIX level from the previous episode.

TWIFO 513: The Revenge of Single Stock Futures Sep 11, 2026

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Single stock futures are back—and this time the market may be ready for them.

On this episode of This Week in Futures Options, Mark Longo welcomes Tim McCourt, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Equity, FX and Alternative Products at CME Group, for a deep dive into the return of single stock futures.

They discuss what makes this new generation of single stock futures different, the role of the Magnificent Seven, growing retail participation, cash settlement, capital efficiency and the push toward nearly around-the-clock equity trading. Tim also breaks down the early response to CME Group's standard and micro single stock futures, how traders are using them around earnings, and whether options on single stock futures could eventually be next.

Plus, we analyze the latest action across the futures options markets, including energy, metals, crypto and a closer look at some interesting Nasdaq options activity.

The Option Block 1498: FLEX Mysteries, Cyber Attacks and Romanian AI Sep 10, 2026

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FLEX mysteries, cyber attacks and Romanian AI are lighting up the latest Option Block.

On this episode, Mark Longo is joined by Uncle Mike Tosaw and Cboe's Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz to break down the latest action across the options market. The crew digs into a mysterious burst of near-dated FLEX options activity in Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), unusual call buying in Romanian AI software name UiPath (PATH), and a massive upside options trade in Boston Scientific (BSX) following its cyberattack woes.

Plus, we examine Apple's big move following its foldable iPhone news, unusual bullish AAPL options activity, rising volatility in VIX and VVIX, the latest action in SPX, IWM and QQQ, and what traders should be watching heading into inflation data and the next Fed meeting.

The Option Block 1498: FLEX Mysteries, Cyber Attacks and Romanian AI Sep 10, 2026

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FLEX mysteries, cyber attacks and Romanian AI are lighting up the latest Option Block.

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