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Option Block 247: The Confidence Trade

Published: May 31, 2013, 5:12 p.m.

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Option Block 247: The Confidence Trade

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Trading Block: The rally continues with interest rates and bonds hot. Looking forward to the 10-year VIX from the CME. Tesla breaks 100. Will the hype never end? Ford breaks $16.

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Odd Block: Collars closes in Approach Resources Inc. (AREX), and big call purchase in T-Mobile USA (TMUS).

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Xpress Block: Alex discusses what's been lighting up the desk at OX and the Idea Hub.

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Listener Mail: What questions do you have for the all-stars?

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  • Question from Tom Finn:\xa0what does the option block all-star panel think of NYT\u2019s recent attack on options?
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  • Question from Bill Heter, Cape Cod, MA\xa0- what is the difference between a collar and a bearish risk reversal?
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  • Question from d_sub:\xa0have you guys ever experienced opportunities to buy verticals for even or a credit?
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Around the Block: Interest rates. Employment report next week.