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By the Power of Grayskull, they finally got it right.

Join @mark_longo, @optionpit and @MikeTosaw for a special Masters of the Universe Spoilercast as we dive into the new @mastersmovie and discuss Skeletor, Battle Cat, Trap Jaw, Orko, the post-credit scenes, and where the franchise goes next.

⚠️ FULL SPOILERS AHEAD ⚠️

First, go see the movie. Then come back and watch the discussion!

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Most options traders spend their time watching the U.S. market.

But what if one of the biggest growth opportunities is happening in Brazil?

At OIC 2026, Jorge Lobo (Head of Treasury) and Ivyson Vila Nova (CFO) of Options & Company join us to discuss Brazil's evolving options market, liquidity challenges, retail education, and why they believe international investors should be paying attention.

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#OptionsConf2026

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Was June a banger month for the options market? Short answer... yes!

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In this episode of "Wide World of Options: The Oxygen of Markets: Making Sense of Volatility," @IBKR Chief Strategist @SteveSosnick joins @Options_Edu's Mark Benzaquen to explain why volatility has evolved into its own asset class, how $VIX changed the way investors think about risk, and why today's options strategies are all about harnessing volatility—not fearing it.

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Can AI trade options for you?

That's the question we tackled with Jim Swartwout, CEO of Prosperum Fintech Holdings at the @OptionsConf 2026. From AI-powered trading assistants and options education to 24-hour markets, 0DTEs, prediction markets and what's next for brokerage technology, this conversation covers where the industry may be headed.

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#OptionsConf2026

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@RussellRhoads joins us for an extended deep dive into the VIX, VIX futures, VIX options, volatility ETFs, contango, backwardation, common trading mistakes and much more on "Options Boot Camp 397: Super-Sized VIX Extravaganza."

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Does the index market need a shakeup?

At @OptionsConf 2026, we sat down with Fateen Sharaby, Head of Index Derivatives at @Bloomberg, to discuss the Bloomberg 500, the future of index competition, 0DTE options, 24-hour trading, perpetual futures, and why more choice could be coming to the index landscape.

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#OptionsConf2026

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24-hour options trading. Prediction markets. Single-name 0DTEs.

The options industry is changing fast.

Jim Toes, President & CEO of the @STA_National, joined us at @OptionsConf 2026 to discuss what's driving those changes—and what traders should be watching next.

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#OptionsConf2026

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Options volume continues to hit new highs, single-name 0DTEs are here, and 24-hour options trading may be closer than many think.

Greg Stevens of @Fidelity joins us from @OptionsConf 2026 to discuss the trends shaping the future of options trading, new Trader Plus tools, prediction markets, and much more.

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#OptionsConf2026

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[Mark S. Longo @mark_longo]

What's the first thing I see after landing in London for my vacation? A giant ad for @CMEGroup and @IBKR, of course. There's no escaping options, even on vacation across the pond...

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On "Volatility Views 685: Setting Aside Entertainment Capital," @VixAndMore, and @RussellRhoads join us to break down the AI CapEx arms race, why someone has to flinch in tech, and whether deep ITM VIX puts are a genius margin play or just "entertainment capital."

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On "The Option Block 1480: America 250 and the Revenge of KLAR!!!!," @schwartz_nyc (@Cboe) & @MikeTosaw (@StCharlesWealth) join us to break down the $VIX FOMO spike, talk $MU straddles, and break down unusual options flow in $KLAR, $BMBL, and $CHYM!

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@DanPassarelli and Matt Amberson @optionrats join us on "Options Boot Camp 396: SPCX Options and Rogue Iron Condors" to discuss rogue iron condors, managing risk when premium selling goes wrong, the historic SpaceX options launch, and whether 0DTE has changed options trading forever.

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$MU stole the spotlight after the bell, but it wasn't the only story lighting up today's options tape.

We break down Micron's pre-earnings positioning, the return of meme-stock mania with $GME and $WEN, continued action in $SPCX, plus today's biggest options movers including $NVDA, $TSLA, $AMZN and more.

Check out the latest clip from The Hot Options Report: 06-24-2026 and then listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform including YouTube: ▶️https://t.co/lw3fqxW0Q9

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Blood was in the streets across the futures markets this week.

$SI got hammered, $BTC and $ETH stayed under pressure, energy remained volatile, and a few surprising markets bucked the trend.

We break down everything you need to know on the latest episode of "The Futures Rundown 81: A Blood-Red Week in Silver, Crude and Crypto."

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$SPCX weeklies have arrived.

Just one week after options launched, SpaceX traders now have even more ways to attack one of the hottest names on the tape.

Meanwhile, the broader market turned blood red as traders piled into names like $NVDA, $TSLA, $AAPL and $MU ahead of earnings.

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Live options Q&A with "The Options Guy" himself!

We're tackling all your burning questions on $SPX, $VIX, $NVDA and more live with @BrianOverby on our Pro Q&A Session.

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SpaceX options are still capturing traders' attention.

After one of the most explosive options debuts ever, SPCX continued to light up the tape with massive volume and nonstop activity.

What's driving the frenzy now?

Check out the latest clip from The Hot Options Report: 06-22-2026 and then listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform including YouTube: ▶️https://t.co/T50296NxAt

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Crypto markets are looking dicey, but the options market is wide open. @cenaclecapital joins us to break down why traders are eyeing MicroStrategy $MSTR with reckless abandon. Plus, what exactly is the new Illinois crypto "Privilege Tax"?

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