With the drama of the debt ceiling discussion and non-farms over, what’s there to watch now?
Option Block 217: Now What Are We Going to Watch?
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OIC: January Options Volume Rose 7.7 Percent, Strongest Numbers Since May
OIC announced that January options volume rose 7.7 percent–a level last seen in May 2012.
Peregrine’s Wasendorf Sentenced to 50 Years
Peregrine founder Russell Wasendorf, Sr. has been sentenced to a 50-year jail term for his 20 years of fraud and embezzlement.
Nasdaq OMX Reports 4Q Profit, CME Declares Dividend
Nasdaq OMX reported its 4Q profit rose while CME Group declared its first-quarter dividend.
ISE Introduces New Product Development Group, ISE ETF Ventures
ISE introduced its new product development group, ISE ETF Ventures.
CME To Change Course: Cut Grain, Oil Trading Hours
CME announced it will cut its grain and oilseed trading hours.
Facebook Options Still Bullish Before Wednesday’s Report
Facebook options players were bullish for a second day in anticipation of Wednesday’s earnings report.
Tabb Report: Equity Trading Commissions, Volumes to Rise in 2013
A new Tabb Group estimates U.S. equity trading commissions and volume will rise in 2013.
NYT: Buffet Had Been Interested in Purchasing NYSE Euronext
Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway had been a suitor for NYSE Euronext.
Option Block 215: Apple and More Apple
Apple chat. CBOE discussion. Odd trades. Earnings.
President Obama Appoints Former Prosecutor as New SEC Head
On Thursday, President Obama named a former prosecutor to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.
BOX Requests SEC Approval to Trade “Jumbo Contracts” on SPY
On Jan. 18, BOX filed an SEC request to trade “jumbo” contracts on SPY.