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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.

May 24, 2016

Trading Block: Will anything useful come out of the Fed meeting? Will the United Kingdom leave the EU? Bayer offers to buy Monsanto for $62B

Odd Block: Calls trade in Comcast Corp (CMCSA), calls and puts trade in Bed Bath and Beyond (BBBY), calls trade in Corning Incorporated (GLW)

Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses how not to force a trade.

Mail Block: Listener questions and comments

  • Question from Trader Shawn - With the recent rise and fall of crude oil, is there an options tell that we can use intraday to see when these movements are setting up?
  • Question from T. Nguyen - G'day Options Insider! Just wanted to know if the members of the Option Block panel ever make use of offline options position modeling software and if so, which would be their recommendations and why? What about tablet/phone apps that model option positions? I am frequently in transit and do not always have the luxury of an internet connection to access my brokerage account, but I love testing and modeling positions, hence the question. Cheers

Around the Block: Earnings: Retail Earnings Parade Continues

  • Tuesday - Best Buy Co, Inc., DSW Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, Intuit, Kirklands
  • Wednesday - Costco, Express, Guess?, Lions Gate Entertainment, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Tiffany & Co, Williams-Sonoma
  • Thursday - Sears (before bell), Abercrombie & Fitch, Burlington Stores, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, GameStop, Movado, Ulta Salon
  • Friday - Big Lots