A pre-market snapshot for Thursday, November 1
Pre-Market 11/1/12
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The Options Insider Morning Edition
Pre-market stories and a look at the day ahead…
As Exchanges Prepared to Open After Two-Day Close, Questions Lingered
On Sunday evening, news came out that the financial exchanges would not open on Monday for trading thanks to Hurricane Sandy. The possibility of a Tuesday close was also discussed and it soon became a reality. As exchanges prepared for Wednesday's open, questions...
FIA Chicago Futures Exchanges Leaders Panel
Here are some highlights from the opening session at FIA Chicago, the Futures Exchange leaders panel.
Most Active Equity Options & Strikes – GRPN, F, BAC, AAPL, PFE
Most Active Equity Options & Strikes – GRPN, F, BAC, AAPL, PFE
IB Options Brief: General Motors Co. (GM), Petrobras Brasileiro SA (PBR) & Walt Disney Co. (DIS)
General Motors Co. Call Buying In High Gear As Shares Extend Rally – Today?s Tickers: GM, PBR & DIS
Midday Unusual Options Activity Update: WU, F, DIS, GRPN, LOW, URI, HLF
Implied Volatility Mover and Volume Signals for Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Massive Block of Calls Bought on Groupon (GRPN)
Despite the slide, one trader is making a massive upside bet today.
Upside Active on the VIX
Call volume is dominating on the VIX today, currently running at 2x put volume.
Are Bonds About to Push Higher? (TLT)
One trader is buying short-term upside on the TLT today.
Calls Spreads Trade on the SMH
Call spreads are active on the name today, pushing overall call volume to 22x normal volume.
Calls Active on Phillips 66 (PSX)
Calls are active on the day today with call volume running at 3x normal volume.