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Trading Block: VIX cash turns to the dark side. CAT earnings were not overwhelming. Netflix earnings have yet to come out, but there?s a lot of love for the “widow maker.” Microsoft is also feeling a lot of love.

Odd Block: Calls trade in General Motors Corp. (GM), calls roll on a Medivation Inc. (MDVN) spread, and big calls trade in Micron Technology Inc. (MU).

Xpress Block: Alex discusses how we’re starting to see volume in big cap names again, like Proctor & Gamble, GE, Oracle, Intel, and Microsoft. Apple and Amazon earnings this week, please understand the risk if you’re a premium seller.

Strategy Block: Uncle Mike talks about puts in GLD, including when and when you should not to roll a put. Long-term bullish, short-term cautious!

Around the Block: More earnings yet to come this week, including Facebook, Zynga, Apple, Ford, and Amazon.