Option Block 68: Masters of the Universe

Trading Block:  people are finally starting to buy puts, and the VIX goes up.  Real-time RIMM earnings reports.  Ford’s running on natural gas.  Commodity update.

Odd Block:  RIMM live updates pre-earnings report.

Interview Block:  The guys have a surprise discussion with Paul Price, dentist and trader.  They talk tech stock bargains, AAPL earnings, and more.

Xpress Block:  From 6/14 – 6/21 is the Motley Fool promotion, in which you can get up to $500 for funding an account and placing some trades.  Contingency orders.  Chinese stock. Expiration.

Strategy Block:  Ford strategies: Band-aids, tourniquets, and splints: Death by a thousand cuts.

Around the Block:  Michigan sentiment, leading indicators.  People finding religion on SPX.  Put on some protection!!