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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.

Nov 13, 2015

Trading Block: Stocks fall as ECB, Fed weigh next moves. White says short selling getting her "intense attention."

Earnings:  

  • Before the bell today:  Kohls Corporation, Viacom
  • After the bell today:  Applied Materials, Inc., Cisco Systems
  • CSCO - $27.94, ATM Straddle: $1.40 - Approx. 5%
  • Stocks to Watch: Kohls, Advance Auto Parts, Derma Sciences

Odd Block: Puts trading in United States Steel Corp. (X), calls trade in Microsoft Corp (MSFT), and puts trade in Atwood Oceanics Inc. (ATW)

Listener Mail: Listener questions and comments

  • Question from OptionDummy: Are there any additional nuances with a name reporting earnings on Expiration Friday?
  • Question from Cookie: What is the best online broker for stocks and futures options?
  • Question from Cspell: I'm interested to get OI's thoughts on second order greeks. I don't recall them ever being mentioned on any of your shows before. I don't see too much mentioned about them in general, even in the hinterlands although I have recently seen them talked about on another site and they tout them as the holy grail so to speak. Thanks!

Around the Block: Earnings on Friday: J.C. Penney, Tyco International; Nov 12: Jobless Claims, JOLTS and Treasury Budget; Nov 13: PPI, Retail Sales and Consumer Sentiment; on Friday, the Commerce Department reports U.S. retail sales for the month of October, when retail sales likely increased 0.3%.