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The Option Block 1391: A Wild Day in LCID, OPEN, QS, NIO and More

The Option Block
The Option Block
Episode • Jul 17 • 1h 1m
In this episode, the hosts, including Mark Longo and Henry Schwartz from Cboe, delve into a wide range of topics related to the options market. They discuss the current state of major indices and the VIX, including active trades and market trends such as the unusual activity in QuantumScape (QS), Neo (NIO), and other single names. The episode highlights the significant role of zero-day-to-expiry (DTE) options in today's market, especially in SPX and SPY trading. They also cover earnings reports from major companies like PepsiCo, Alcoa, and United Airlines, as well as decode unusual options activity in names like Unity Software (U), Lucid Group (LCID), and JetBlue (JBLU). Additionally, there are several audience polls regarding market strategies and opinions on specific options activities. The episode wraps up with insights into what to watch in the markets over the coming days, particularly earnings and potential macroeconomic developments.   01:05 Meet the Hosts and Show Overview 03:16 Market Analysis and Trends 06:58 Trading Block: Latest Market Movements 11:15 VIX and SPY Activity Breakdown 19:16 Single Name Stocks and Options Activity 31:06 Earnings Season Kicks Off 31:32 PepsiCo and Alcoa Earnings Highlights 32:41 United Airlines and GE Earnings 33:53 Netflix and Chuck Schwab Earnings 35:05 Coke and Tesla Earnings 36:13 Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Analysis 37:36 Unity Software and Lucid Group Insights 49:05 Mail Block: Audience Questions and Polls 54:58 Around the Block: Market Watch

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