In this episode, Mark Longo, Henry Schwartz (Cboe) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) delve into the historic and highly volatile recent market swings, including the massive rally and subsequent sell-off. Key topics include the unprecedented trading volumes, driven in part by zero day options, and how traders are navigating the current landscape. Detailed insights are provided on VIX movements, SPX trading trends, and specific stock analyses such as American Airlines, Sigma Lithium, and Biomarin Pharmaceuticals. Listener polls reveal hesitance towards zero day options amidst the uncertainty. The episode wraps up with predictions on upcoming earnings and market movements, emphasizing the importance of strategic thinking in these times.

01:05 Meet the Hosts and Co-Hosts

01:40 Cboe's SPX and Mini S&P 500 Options

02:16 Market Risks and Disclaimers

03:08 Kicking Off the Show

03:23 Market Madness and Historic Swings

05:15 Wild Times in the Options Market

06:42 Unprecedented Market Activity

11:19 Zero Day Options and Volatility

15:10 Volume Records and Market Trends

21:33 SPX and VIX Analysis

28:46 Meta's Market Movement

29:13 Tech Stocks Performance

32:14 Financials and Market Uncertainty

32:55 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity

33:47 American Airlines Analysis

39:27 Lithium (SGML) and Biomarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) Insights

46:12 Mail Block: Listener Questions

48:31 Market Sentiment and Predictions

50:28 Around the Block: Upcoming Market Events

52:40 Conclusion and Resources

The Option Block 1369: Can Things Get Any Crazier?

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