July 21, 2025 • 56 mins
In this episode of the Option Block, Mark Longo, Mike Tosaw & Andrew Giovinazzi dive into the unique activity in the options market, highlighted by unexpected leaders such as Opendoor Technologies. The discussion includes the current state of VIX and the intriguing rise of CX. Also, they cover actionable insights on protecting portfolios with puts, adjusting to new all-time highs in the S&P 500, and a trivia challenge with surprising results. Listener engagement is key with multiple polls, and the show ends with a preview of what's on the horizon in the options market.
03:05 Earnings Week and Market Overview
03:44 80s Trivia Challenge
06:14 Market Analysis and Trading Block
07:51 Boxing Stories and Market Insights
15:45 Protective Puts and Silver Trends
18:27 VIX and SPY Activity
27:46 Meme Stocks Take Over
28:23 Open: The New Market Leader
30:57 Earnings Season Highlights
33:26 Unusual Options Activity
44:51 Strategy Insights with Uncle Mike Tosaw
48:13 Around the Block: Market Watch
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