http://marketsmedia.com/hft-worries-asset-managers/
Asset Managers Adjust To HFT
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Kellogg Traders Bet On Buffett Takeover as Stock Climbs: Options
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-05-13/kellogg-traders-bet-on-buffett-takeover-as-stock-climbs-options
Ex-Regulator Roasts High-Frequency Trade Firms, Set To Testify Before Senate
http://nypost.com/2014/05/12/ex-regulator-roasts-high-frequency-trade-firms-set-to-testify-before-senate/
HAP Trading, Chief Fined $1.5 Million For Options Manipulation
http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/05/12/us-options-manipulation-fine-idINBREA4B0XC20140512
Traders Increase Bearish Bets on VIX Futures: CFTC
The Bears are coming out for VIX futures according to CFTC data.
Unusual Activity Alert: Corporate Action Prompts Call Trade in Hillshire Brands Co. (HSH)
Today paper traded 1000 HSH Jul 36 calls for .80. The ADV is 854 contracts. The OI is 167.
Top 10 Most Active Equity Options & Strikes – MSFT, S, NOK
Top 10 Most Active Equity Options & Strikes For Monday, May 12, 2014
In Defense Of High Frequency Trading
http://www.thecrimson.com/column/homo-economicus/article/2014/4/14/in-defense-of-high/
Unusual Activity Alert: Hoping for Earnings Pop in VeriFone Systems Inc. (PAY)
Today paper traded 7980 PAY May 35 calls for .25-.45. The ADV is 3677 contracts. The OI is 1715.
Unusual Activity Alert: Combos Trade in Denderon Corp. (DNDN)
Today paper traded 4000 DNDN May/Aug 4 combo rolls for .13. The ADV is 5164 contracts. The OI is 11k on the May call side but less than 1000 on each of the other roll strikes.
Unusual Activity Alert: Bullish Play in WisdomTree India Earnings (EPI)
Today paper traded 9500 EPI Jun 17/20 put spreads at .62. The ADV is 9759 contracts. The OI is under 1000 contracts per strike.
NASDAQ OMX Announces Leadership Changes
NASDAQ OMX has announced leadership changes with the addition of two presidents.