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The Hot Options Report: 01-13-2026
Category: Business
Duration: 00:08:55
Publish Date: 2026-01-13 22:49:05
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The first true "action week" of 2026 is here, and the options tape is blistering. On today's episode, we dive into why Nvidia ($NVDA) remains the undisputed volume king despite a cooling AI rally, and how Intel ($INTC) has suddenly become the most aggressive call-buying play on the board.

Host Mark Longo analyzes the Top 10 most active names, the shifting sentiment in the "Magnificent 7," and why traders are loading up on JPMorgan ($JPM) calls just 24 hours before they kick off bank earnings season.

What's Moving the Tape Today:

  • The King's Crown: Nvidia ($NVDA) volume tops 1.4 million contracts. Is the heavy call selling at the 190 strike a sign of a local top or just sophisticated hedging?

  • The Intel Turnaround: With the stock surging over 6%, we look at the massive flow in the $INTC Jan 45 calls and what the "18A" chip news means for the long-term tape.

  • Crypto Proxy Pain: MicroStrategy ($MSTR) sees a sharp pullback. We break down the put-heavy flow as the "Monster" faces its first major test of 2026.

  • The Earnings Front: With the Big Banks reporting tomorrow, we analyze the IV (Implied Volatility) crush potential in JPM and WFC.

  • Retail vs. Institutional: Why Tesla ($TSLA) and AMD are seeing a divergence between small-lot retail calls and massive institutional block trades.

Key Timestamps:

  • [03:40] - $NVDA Deep Dive: Analyzing the "wall" at 190 and the impact of the CES keynote.

  • [07:15] - The $INTC Resurrection: Breaking down the 6.5% move and the underlying call buying.

  • [11:00] - Financials Preview: What the options market is "pricing in" for the Friday morning bank earnings dump.

  • [15:20] - The "Wildcard" Name: A look at the unusual volume spike in silver ETFs and gold miners.

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