Aug 29, 2014
Option Block 367: Talking AAPL Collars
Trading Block: A relatively quiet day on the street. GoPro and Twitter were the only two names Apple still seems to be reaching new high. How did Tosaw play it?
Odd Block: Big put seller in Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC), puts trade in 21Vianet Group Inc. (VNET), and bullish paper in...
Aug 26, 2014
Option Block 366: The Knife Edge of Volatility
Trading Block: Most major indices up today on the street. Vol saw a bit of a rally as well. S&P briefly hit 2,000, but couldn't stay there.
Odd Block: Calls trade in Credit Suisse Group AG (CS), calls trade in H&R Block (HRB), and risk reversal trades in Lennar Corp...
Aug 22, 2014
Option Block 365: The Great Apple $107 Debate
Trading Block: A mild day on the street. Apple finally passes $100. What will Yellen say tomorrow and how will it affect the market? New study show advisors use of options increased 13% since 2011.
Odd Block: Calls trade in Jarden Corp. (JAH) calls trade in China Finance...
Aug 19, 2014
Option Block 364: Dollar General Madness Continues
Trading Block: Rally ho on the street today! German 10-year realized vol was 100%!
The social media trio - FB, LKDN and TWTR mixed today.
Odd Block: Unusual options activity in DG, AMSC, EGHT, and TASR.
Xpress Block: Schwab tools: The 4-legged trade ticket is coming...
Aug 15, 2014
Option Block 363: The Last Train to Pallookaville
Trading Block: The market rallied about half a handle. Putin talks up the street. Bonds: TLT & IEF. Berkshire A crosses $200,000 a share. Red Robin taking it on the chin today.
Odd Block: Some unusual activity in TSRA, NM, and NKTR
Xpress Block: The social networking...