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The Option Block

The Option Block All-Star Panel breaks down the latest developments in the options market, analyzes unusual options activity, explains cutting-edge options strategies, answers listener questions and much more. Whether you're an active options trader or just getting started in the options market, The Option Block will keep you informed and entertained.

Jul 29, 2011

  • Trading Block:  The debt kerfuffle in Washington continues as debates stall. What could happen with a no vote? Exxon misses their earnings, MMI earnings after the bell, and a metals/commodities breakdown. Also a debate over the future of ISE.
  •  Odd Block:  Unusual activity in Oshkosh Corp (OSK), Titan International...


Jul 26, 2011

Option Block 77: The Widowmaker Strikes Again

  • Trading Block: The on-going kerfuffle in Washington, the debt ceiling and its effect on the metals,what happens to VIX and broad market if a deal isn't reached?, along with a discussion about E-trade (ETFC)  
  • Odd Block:   Unusual activity in Express Scripts (ESRX), ...


Jul 26, 2011

Option Block 75: AAPLs in the Mist 
 
 
Option Block fans you only have two more days until the first ever live Option Block episode is taped. If you have ever wanted to see what goes on behind the scenes when taping an episode, your chance has arrived. The entire gang will be live, in person at Elephant & Castle at 111...


Jul 22, 2011

The Big Live Show is finally here!

Join...

  • Mark Longo
  • Tim Navabi
  • Rob Kurzatkowski
  • John Grigus
  • Mike Cavanaugh
  • Mike Tosaw
  • Mark Sebastian 
  • and special guest Tony Battista (of Tasty Trade fame)...

...for the first-ever live Option Block. In this epic two-and-a-half hour extravaganza, the topics include:

  • Scalping gamma...


Jul 15, 2011

Option Block 74: Apple vs. U.S. Government

Trading Block: Uncle Ben spooks the markets into retreat.  If you can't buy stocks, and you can't buy treasuries, what can you do?  Buy puts.  Would a government shutdown be bad for the market?  Metals rally.  LNKD update.

Odd Block:  Unusual activity in North American...