Oct 21, 2016
TRADING BLOCK
Earnings highlights today:
Before the bell: American Airlines, Dunkin Brands, Verizon Communications, Textron (TXT), Illinois Tool Works (ITW) and Union Pacific (UNP)
After the bell: E*Trade Financial Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, PayPal Holdings
The return of pit trading?
CFTCs Massad wants access to automated trader source code.
A Nasdaq speed upgrade is threatening IEX.
Resources mentioned in the show:
http://www.valuewalk.com/2016/10/cftc-automated-trading/
http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-nasdaq-speed-upgrade-is-threatening-iex-1476982856
ODD BLOCK
Calls trade in Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI), calls trade in Groupon Inc (GRPN), puts trade in Bunge LTD. (BG)
STRATEGY BLOCK
Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses the Wash sale
MAIL BLOCK
Question from James T - What do you think about HIMX ?
Question from TradeCraft - Are there options on carbon trading right? Do they trade much volume?
Question from Trader Onki - MTG Earnings MGIC Investment Corporation is expected to report earnings tomorrow before open. I attached the OI book, Heavy volume 10K contracts -Oct 8 call -Nov 7 puts -Jan17 5 puts -Jan17 10 calls. Would you please share your thoughts? Thank
AROUND THE BLOCK
Earnings Highlights this Week:
Friday - General Electric Company, Honeywell International, McDonalds Corporation