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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 29, 2016

Trading Block: Jobs report and the Fed set the holiday table this week. Opinion: How the "Trump bump" to the U.S. economy could fall flat?

Odd Block: Calls trade in VALE SA (VALE), calls and puts trade in SPDR S&P Oil and Gas Exp (XOP) and calls trade in ArcelorMittal SA (MT)

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Nov 22, 2016

Trading Block: Stocks jump as S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new record highs. Goldman insiders underwater options were salvaged by the Trump election.There are still earnings being released.

Earnings today:

  • Tyson Foods (before the bell)
  • Palo Alto Networks (after the bell)

Odd Block: Calls trade in NRG Energy Inc (NRG), calls...


Nov 18, 2016

Trading Block: A mild market rally today. VIX cash back below the 14-handle. TSLA recovering from some recent losses; was up over 2% at mid-day. Yellen says Fed might hike interest rates relatively soon. Jobless claims in U.S. declined to lowest level in four decades.

Odd Block: Size calls trade in Financial Select SPDR...


Nov 15, 2016

Trading Block: U.S. stock market Trump rally loses steam. Oil gets left behind in post-Trump rally. Trump presidency raises questions on the future of Wall St. regulation.

Odd Block: Calls trade in Canadian Natural Resources LTD (CNQ), calls trade in Financial Select SPDR (XLF) and calls trade in Square Inc (SQ)

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Nov 11, 2016

Trading Block: Volume in non-U.S. trading hours sets a new daily record. Pharma pop on Hillary loss.

Earnings After the Bell:

  • DIS - $95.72, ATM Straddle = $2.70, approx. 3%
  • NVDA - $68, ATM Straddle = $5.40, approx. 8%
  • JWN - $57.10, ATM Straddle = $4.85, approx. 8.5%

Odd Block: Calls roll in YRC Worldwide Inc (YRC),...