The Option Block 1398: We Must Break You!!!
Update: 2025-08-14
Description
In this episode of The Option Block, the host Mark Longo, along with guests Henry "The FlowMaster" Schwartz from Cboe and "Uncle" Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management, delve into current market dynamics influenced by inflation data, Fed rate cuts, and significant movements in stocks like Apple, AMD, and Nvidia. They also explore unusual options activity in stocks like Equinox Gold and Amplitude, revealing intriguing trading strategies and market sentiments. The discussion includes the implications of upcoming geopolitical summits and the ongoing earnings season. The episode wraps up with listener questions on trading strategies and a nostalgic look back at 80s movies such as Rocky IV.
01:05 Meet the Hosts and Show Overview
03:17 Market Analysis and Trading Insights
05:24 Volatility and Market Trends
08:44 Individual Stocks and Market Movers
29:02 Earnings Season Highlights
30:14 Cisco's Market Reaction
30:34 Applied Materials Earnings Preview
31:03 Upcoming Retail Earnings: Target and Walmart
31:39 Seasonal Trading Insights
32:29 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity
33:15 Equinox Gold Corp Analysis
40:59 Unity Software: Big Call Buyers
44:30 Mail Block: Listener Questions
44:58 Rocky IV and 80s Nostalgia
46:43 Earnings Poll and Market Sentiment
51:44 Around the Block: Market Watch
54:45 Show Wrap-Up and Upcoming Content
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