Option Block 69: Gamma And Grains Explosions
Trading Block: VIX selloff. Ford strategy update. Uncle Mike is considering bullishness. RIMM gives a great lesson in gamma management. Commodities update.
Odd Block: Unusual activity in Hanson Natural, Quest Diagnostics, and Red Hat
Xpress Block: Test the waters of forex trading and find out new ways to manage exposure. Using futures despite imperfect correlations
Around the Block: Greican formula for debt crisis would see major rebound in the markets. Long holiday weekend pricing coming soon. Upcoming numbers: existing home sales, crude inventories, FOMC, new home sales, GDP, durable goods. Will these numbers bring a move in gold and silver?
Items of note:
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