Mar 30, 2018
TRADING BLOCK
- Is the trade war over? Market back in rally mode.
- VIX off a few handles.
- Have the FANGs been de-fanged?
- Opinion: If the FAANGs have got you down, it's time to win with the WNSSS stocks
- https://www.marketwatch.com/story/if-the-faangs-have-got-you-down-its-time-to-win-with-the-wnsss-stocks-2018-03-29
- Tesla...
Mar 27, 2018
Trading Block: The market is back in rally mode, is the trade war over? VIX off a few handles. Tesla breaks the magical $300 level. The Facebook selloff continues.
Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors (TSLA), funky stupid in MGM Resorts International (MGM), buying Jan upside in Newmont Mining...
Mar 23, 2018
Trading Block:
- The market is tanking on trade war concerns: Trump is at it again.
- Volatility returns - VIX back in the 20s.
- The tech selloff continues - FB closed $185 on 3/16 - traded as low as $163.72 today, down nearly 12%.
- Fed hikes rates as expected.
- US weekly jobless claims total 226,000, in line with...
Mar 20, 2018
Trading Block: VIX is back in the 20's. Facebook is taking it on the chin as Russia fallout continues - down 7% and leading other tech stocks into the toilet. Fed Meeting with New Chairman on Wednesday. Earnings: Oracle - ATM straddle - $2.75, over 100k contracts on the tape.
Odd Block: Call palooza in Olin Corporation...
Mar 16, 2018
Trading Block: Looking back at the week's news:
- US weekly jobless claims total 226,000, in line with expectations
- Dow up more than 200 points, attempts to snap 3-session skid, as Boeing's stock rises
- ToysRUs closing all stores.
- iHeartMedia files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
- SNAP tanks due to controversial Rihanna ad on...