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?

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