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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.

Jan 29, 2016

Trading Block: Earnings!

  • Ford
  • Alibaba
  • Amazon - rocking and rolling!

Odd Block: Calls trade in ICICI Bank Ltd (IBN), calls trade in Abbott Laboratories (ABT), and call buyers in JA Solar Holding Co. (JASO)

Mail Block: Listener questions and comments

  • Question from BillyMo - Hey, any new updates with after hours options...


Jan 26, 2016

Trading Block: Earnings today before the bell

  • Hess Corp.
  • ConocoPhillips fell at least 6.1 percent.
  • Banks retraced their best rally in more than a month Friday, with Bank of America Corp. down 3.1 percent.
  • McDonalds Corp. gained after the fast-food giant earnings beat analysts forecasts as all-day breakfast helped fuel...


Jan 22, 2016

Trading Block: Stocks rebound as Dow up more than 200 points and oil jumps 5%. Wall Street pay takes a hit, braces for deeper cuts. Yellen to keep Fed rate options open amid turbulent markets. Earnings today (Thursday):

  • Before the bell: Southwest Airlines, Verizon Communications
  • After the bell: American Express...


Jan 15, 2016

Trading Block: U.S. stocks rally from 3-Month lows as energy, healthcare lead. Goldman plans to cut up to 10% of fixed-income traders, salespeople. Before the bell: JP Morgan Chase. What crisis? JPMorgan Chase reports $5.4 billion profit. After the bell: Intel Corporation. ATM Straddle - $1.45, ADV 72K contracts,...


Jan 12, 2016

Trading Block: Last week was the worst start to a trading year in history. An early rally lost steam later in the session. Intra day S&P high - 1935. Does the lack of IPOs signal a looming recession? Fear makes oil options increasingly expensive.

Odd Block: 1-by-2 call spread in The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), buy to...