Trading Block: The Bloodbath Begins! Jobless claim records much weaker than expected, getting closer to the Tosaw apocalypse, CBOE takes a hit despite good earnings. Plus Ford, LinkedIn and VIX skew. Metals/Commodities rundown Xpress Block: Mr Navabi runs through a list of interesting/unusual/common/annoying questions received on by Options Express. Also, what to do when facing margin calls.Around the Block: Overnight futures – to buy or not to buy? Is LinkedIn a sign of a turnaround in the market? Will Non Farms add to the bloodbath?
Option Block 79: The Tosaw Apocalypse
Trading Block: The debt kerfuffle reaches the 11th hour. How ugly could it really get if there is no deal? A rundown of [[[[meta]]]]l and oil commodities. Odd Block: Unusual activity in Sonus Networks (SONS), Cable Vision Systems (CVC), Cavium Inc. (CAVM)Xpress Block: Beware of tech IPOs…Mail Block: Mr. Rob Kurzatkowski from the OX dives into questions submitted by listeners. Around the Block: Life after the potential "Tosaw" apocalypse, if a deal is not reached by Tuesday. CEBO, RDN, and Testla Motors earnings, as well as LinkedIn (LNKD)
Volatility Views 17: Busting Volatility Skew Myths
Busting Skew Myths!!!! Does the Lottery Effect actually exist? Do flaws in the Black-Scholes model create skew? Were options traders prior to 1987 completely insane? Also, an exploration of the fundamental and psychological causes of Equity/Investment skew.
Volatility Views 17: Busting Volatility Skew Myths
Busting Skew Myths!!!! Does the Lottery Effect actually exist? Do flaws in the Black-Scholes model create skew? Were options traders prior to 1987 completely insane? Also, an exploration of the fundamental and psychological causes of Equity/Investment skew.
Option Block 78: The DC Vol Spike
Trading Block: The debt kerfuffle in Washington continues as debates stall. What could happen with a no vote? Exxon misses their earnings, MMI earnings after the bell, and a [[[meta]]]ls/commodities breakdown. Also a debate over the future of ISE. Odd Block: Unusual activity in Oshkosh Corp (OSK), Titan International Inc (TWI) and Clearwater (CLWR)Around the Block: Debt ceilings worries continue into the weekend, the VIX and Ford’s upcoming auto and truck sales numbers.
Option Block 77: The Widowmaker Strikes Again
Trading Block: The on-going kerfuffle in Washington, the debt ceiling and its effect on commodities, what happens to VIX and broad market if a deal isn't reached?, along with a discussion about E-trade (ETFC) Odd Block: Unusual activity in Express Scripts (ESRX), Raptor Pharmaceutical (RTPT), and Sketchers (SKX) Xpress Block: Mr Grigus takes the reins and runs down what's been going on at Options Express, including: Apple, gold and Dunkin Donuts Around the Block: Live coverage of Netflix earnings as The Widowmaker strikes again! Super Tuesday! Amazon, Ford, Electronic Arts, Eastman-Kodak
The Big Live Show
The Big Live Show is finally here! Join Mark Longo, Tim Navabi, Rob Kurzatkowski, John Grigus, Mike Cavanaugh, Mike Tosaw, Mark Sebastian and special guest Tony Battista for the first-ever live Option Block. In this epic two-and-a-half hour extravaganza, the gang debates everything from LNKD and APPL to NFLX, Oil, GLD and bonds. Throw in live audience questions, a few adult beverages, and you have an episode to remember!
Option Block 75: AAPLs in the Mist
Mark, Mike, and John discuss the debt crisis, unusual activity, auto trading, and earnings.
Volatility Views 16: Risk Premium
Mark, Don and Mark Sebastian discuss a crazy week in volatility, where volatility might be heading, and answer listener questions.
Volatility Views 16: Risk Premium
Mark, Don and Mark Sebastian discuss a crazy week in volatility, where volatility might be heading, and answer listener questions.
Option Block 74: Apple vs. U.S. Government
In this episode Mark, Crazy Uncle Mike, and Mark Sebastian talk about the looming debt crisis, upcoming earnings, and the wonder that is AAPL.
Option Block 73: The Walking Wounded
In this episode, Mark is joined by Mike Cavanagh, Mark Sebastian, and Rob Kurzatkowski as they discuss broken appendages, LNKD, earnings season and much more…