Sep 27, 2013
Option Block 279: OTM Fly Breakdown
Trading Block: There was a mild rally today. All Facebook all day at OX.
Odd Block: Calls trade in Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR), puts trade in iShares MSCI Australia Index (EWA), calls trade in Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ), and risk reversal trades in St. Jude Medical...
Sep 24, 2013
Option Block 278: Fading the Shutdown
Trading Block: It was an aggressive day on the street, with a lot of love for Apple, up 20%. Call stupids go up in VIX. Talks of Blackberry selloff continue.
Odd Block: Puts Trade in Xilinx Inc. (XLNX), calls trade in Sierra Wireless Inc. (SWIR), calls trade in...
Sep 20, 2013
Trading Block: A mild day on the street. Watch out! SPY ex-dividend today. Metals hosting a "Volapalooza"
Odd Block: Calls Trade in Zynga Inc. (ZNGA), calls trade in Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (EGLE), put buyers in Sealed Air Corp (SEE), and calls trade in Meritor Inc. (MTOR).
Xpress Block: Tesla is still on a tear....
Sep 13, 2013
Option Block 275: Predictably Crappy
Trading Block: A mild selloff, but gold and silver took it on the
chin. AAPL down 30 handles in a dismal post iPhone
announcement. Ichan liked it at $500, he’ll love it at $470.
Lulu earnings before the open...sheer pants knock the stock down
5%, well off the highs of $82 from...
Sep 10, 2013
Option Block 274: More Buyers than Sellers
Trading Block: All is right with the world again! Most indices up over 1% today after Chinese export data beats expectations. Prepping for the Apple event. How big could this still be? Groupon continues to rally - announced acquisition of travel app Blink.
CITI closing...