Jun 28, 2016
Trading Block: Brexit provides a review of pitfalls for options and futures traders. Oil extends decline as Brexit fallout spurs market volatility. Could the Fed potentially reverse course and cut rates?
Odd Block: Calls trade in Crown Castle Inter. (CCI), puts trade in Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)
Strategy Block: Uncle...
Jun 24, 2016
Trading Block: Brexit, Brexit, Brexit! Results due late Thursday night. Tesla owner Elon Musk wants to acquire SolarCity, another company he owns. Gold. Oil.
Odd Block: Bull call spreads trade in RiteAid Corp. (RAD), bull call spreads trade in Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK)
Mail Block: Listener questions and...
Jun 21, 2016
Trading Block: Brexit: Much ado about nothing? Market rallies and VIX Cash sells off 2 handles, Dow jumps 200 points. Is that it for volatility? Goldman slashes stock demand estimates.
Odd Block: Puts trade in Newmont Mining Corp (NEM), calls trade in Credit Suisse Group AG (CS), and puts trade in Community...
Jun 17, 2016
Trading Block: Fed keeps rates unchanged, lowering odds for future hikes. Weak Nonfarms number derailed any Fed plans to raise in June. Earnings today: (before the bell) Oracle Corporation; (after the bell) the Kroger Co, Rite Aid Corporation.
CME Fedwatch tool:
- July probability: 7%
- Sep: 29%
- Nov: 31%
- Dec: 47%
Options...
Jun 14, 2016
Trading Block: Today we have a special guest co-host: Steve Claussen, Chief Investment Strategist, OptionsHouse.
What's going on:
- VIX/VVIX surging ahead of FOMC - VIX Cash over 20, VVIX: 117.
- Suspicious options activity in LNKD/MSFT ahead of deal
- A group from Silicon Valley has a serious plan for creating a totally new...