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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 21, 2015

Trading Block: In which we feature special guest co-host: Fred Ruffy from Trade Alert

 

Earnings Today: Before the Bell: Morgan Stanley, Haliburton, Hasbro; After the Bell: IBM. Tech names blowing through their straddles: NFLX: 8%, GOOG: 3.5%. Stocks slightly higher as NASDAQ hits new record.

Odd Block: Puts trade in Ford Motor Company (F), puts trade in Windstream Holdings Inc. (WIN), and calls trade in ONEOK, Inc. (OKE).

Mail Block: Listener questions and comments:

  • Question from Adam Sam - ‏How come no one saw GOOG jump coming. Do you ever share where you get your info from? I would love to know. Thanks.
  • Question from big George: Hola options amigos. Fun program. Just found it on Stitcher and now it’s on the top of my business playlist. You guys make options fun. I would like to know if there’s any way that I can enter after hours orders for options. I can access afterhours books for my stocks but I don’t see that choice for options. Do I need to use a special broker or platform? This would really help me with my earnings season trading. Thanks, George.

 

Around the Block: What to watch for in Apple earnings. Also watching GM, Boeing, Coke, Amazon, Microsoft & others.