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The Hot Options Report: 09-10-2026 Sep 10, 2026

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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.

The Futures Rundown 90: Coffee, Crude and Confused Baristas Sep 10, 2026

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Coffee is dropping, crude is climbing and somewhere a confused barista is being asked to explain why your latte isn't getting any cheaper.

On this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo is joined by Dan Gramza of Gramza Capital Management to break down another wild week across the futures markets.

They explore the selloff in coffee, cocoa, cotton and wheat; the latest moves in crude oil and refined products; renewed action in the yen and euro; growing momentum in copper; surprising weakness in natural gas; and what the upcoming inflation data could mean for markets.

Plus, Dan shares what he's watching next in the ags, gold and silver.

Options Boot Camp 407: Rise of the 0DTE Iron Butterfly Sep 10, 2026

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The iron butterfly is getting a 0DTE makeover.

On this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo is joined by Dan Passarelli and John Kmiecik from Market Taker Mentoring for a deep dive into the growing world of zero-days-to-expiration iron butterflies.

Why are traders turning to this classic options strategy for ultra-short-term trades? John breaks down how he approaches 0DTE iron butterflies, including timing his entry after the open, choosing spread widths, setting profit targets, managing risk, and taking advantage of changes in implied volatility and time decay.

The crew also explores 0DTE double calendars, whether these strategies could work in single-stock options, managing a calendar that has moved away from its strike, and the most overrated advice in options trading.

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

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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.

The Hot Options Report: 09-03-2026 Sep 03, 2026

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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.

This Week in Futures Options 512: Equities Don't Care About Skyrocketing Energy Sep 03, 2026

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Crude oil is skyrocketing, equities are ripping higher...and apparently the stock market just doesn't care.

On this episode of This Week in Futures Options, host Mark Longo is joined by Dan Gramza of Gramza Capital Management to break down a wild week across the futures options markets.

They discuss the surprising disconnect between surging WTI crude oil and bullish equity markets, what's really driving the move in energy, and whether anxiety surrounding the Middle East is more important than actual supply concerns.

They also explore the latest options activity across the E-mini S&P 500, WTI crude oil, soybeans, silver and gold, including unusual upside call activity, changing volatility and skew, soybean strength, and some eye-opening trades in the precious metals markets.

Plus, Dan shares his outlook for equities, crude oil, agriculture and metals as traders head into a critical stretch for the markets.

The Option Block 1497: Forget Nonfarms..It's All About Drones and Biotech Baby! Sep 03, 2026

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Forget nonfarms — the options market has plenty of other things to keep traders busy.

On this episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz from Cboe break down a surprisingly strong market rally heading into the jobs report, the latest options volume trends, and some unusual activity lighting up the tape.

The crew digs into eye-catching options flow in biotech name Alumis (ALMS) and drone maker Draganfly (DPRO), including some intriguing call activity as both names attract attention. They also examine unusual action in Element Solutions (ESI).

Plus, we discuss the latest action in VIX, SPY, IWM and QQQ, a red-hot day for names including Robinhood, Palantir, Tesla and NVIDIA, the continued evolution of binary options and prediction markets, and whether unusually favorable options skew is creating opportunities for investors to hedge some high-flying stocks.

Wide World of Options: Trading Without Borders (or Bedtimes): Inside the Push for 24/7 Trading Sep 03, 2026

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As exchanges and regulators explore extended and round-the-clock trading, what are the practical and regulatory implications? Aniceto (Andy) Solares of OCC's Regulatory Team joins host, Mark Benzaquen, to unpack the push toward near-continuous markets, from Capitol Hill's perspective to what it could mean for investors.

The Hot Options Report: 09-02-2026 Sep 03, 2026

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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.

The Futures Rundown 89: The Revenge Of the Yen Sep 03, 2026

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The yen makes a surprise return to the futures spotlight as intervention talk heats up and trading activity surges.

On this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo breaks down the latest action across the futures markets, including the unusual spike in yen futures volume amid renewed speculation about support from the Bank of Japan. We also examine the wild moves in energy, with WTI, Brent and heating oil charging higher, while gold, silver and platinum head in the opposite direction.

Plus, we run through the most active futures contracts on the tape and check in on the biggest winners and losers of the year across energy, metals, rates, crypto, volatility and more.

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