On today's episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down a unique session where volume wasn't "explosive," but the nature of the flow was certainly "weird and wild." From a massive influx of deep-in-the-money (ITM) puts to the "Petroleum Div Day" dominating the energy sector, we're dissecting the tape to see where the big money is moving.

On the Docket Today:

• The Dividend Play: Why Shell (SHEL) and BP hit the top 10 with massive in-the-money call action.

• Crypto & MSTR: MicroStrategy catches a bid—is the $4.00 premium for the 130 calls a smart play or a sacrifice to the crypto gods?

• The Deep ITM Put Mystery: Unusual heavy put flow in AMD, Palantir (PLTR), and Amazon (AMZN).

• The Big Three: Breaking down the late-session fades in Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), and Tesla (TSLA).

• Nvidia (NVDA): Sitting at the #1 spot on light volume—can it threaten the 190 strike before the week is out?

In this episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo, Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) and Kevin Nichols (Cboe Global Markets) to step into the arena. With the VIX flirting with the 21 level, the panel explores whether the bullish run is finally hitting a wall and if it's time to embrace the "dark side" of the markets.

On the Docket:

• The Trading Block: A look at the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000. Plus, why everyone—from the pros to the "amateurs"—is suddenly obsessed with Gold and Silver.

• The Odd Block: Unusual activity in Figma (FIG) following earnings and a look at the massive flow in Newmont (NEM).

• The Mail Block: Mike Tosaw faces the heat from the Pro Chat: Will he ever buy SLV again, or is he waiting for the 30-handle?

• Around the Block: Predictions for Tesla (TSLA) as it gets squeezed between moving averages and what to watch for the rest of the week.

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The futures markets are living multiple lifetimes in just a few short weeks! Join host Mark Longo from the Options Insider Radio Network and special guest Carley Garner of DeCarley Trading as they navigate the volatile landscape of the early 2026 markets.

In this episode, the duo dives deep into the "symmetrical madness" of the week, analyzing why thin markets like Oats and Orange Juice are leading the charge while heavy hitters like Bitcoin and Cocoa face massive pullbacks. Is the Bitcoin double-top signaling a broader correction for the Nasdaq and S&P 500? And is Coffee poised to follow in the footsteps of Cocoa's historic boom-and-bust cycle?

Highlights include:

• The Trading Pit: Breaking down the 16% surge in OJ and the surprising resilience of Oats.

• Crypto & Equities: Carly discusses the correlation between Bitcoin and the Nasdaq—and why $30,000 might be on the horizon.

• The Ags & Softs: A deep dive into the 45% year-to-date crash in Cocoa and why "Coffee is the new Cocoa."

• Energy Update: Why the "textbook" Nat Gas trade actually worked this year.

• The Active 15: A look at the volume leaders, from the Japanese Yen to the Treasury five-year note.

Guest: Carley Garner, DeCarley Trading

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group

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