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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.

Oct 28, 2016

Trading Block/Earnings Palooza!

Before the Bell:

  • TSLA: stock up 1.5%, $12.30 (6%)
  • AAPL: stock closed $118.25, but dropped nearly $5 the next trading day - now trading around $115, straddle $5.25 (4.5%)
  • TWTR: ATM straddle - $2.10, approx. 12% - stock nearly unchanged today.

After the Bell:

  • GOOG: ATM straddle - $39.45,...


Oct 25, 2016

Trading Block: Earnings today before the bell: T-Mobile USA, Inc. Earnings today after the bell: Visa Inc. S&P 500 Skew Unwind Shows Complacency Over Clinton Win: Analysis. TD Ameritrade to buy Scottrade in two-step deal with TD Bank: Read more.

Odd Block: Calls trade in Fiat Chrysler Auto (FCAU), puts trade in Time...


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...


Oct 18, 2016

Trading Block: Earnings today before the bell:

  • Bank of America (BAC) leading off before the market opened Monday with a positive result.

Earnings today after the bell:

  • IBM: $154.50, ADV 23K; Today over 50k, ATM Straddle: $6.50, approx. 4%

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Oct 14, 2016

Trading Block: Dow drops amid weak China data and rate fears. Will it be a cold winter? Will that spike energy prices? WTF Fed? Airline earnings

Odd Block: Calls and puts trade in Johnson Controls Intl (JCI), call buyers in Blackstone Group LP (BX), calls trade in Tenet Healthcare Inc (THC)

Strategy Block: Mike Tosaw...