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Option Block 388: Japanese Volatility

Published: Nov. 18, 2014, 5:52 p.m.

Option Block 388: Japanese Volatility

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Trading Block: U.S. stocks open lower as Japanese recession weighs. American markets poised for a pullback after four straight weeks of gains. Japan shocks as economy slips into recession. Cracks widen at OPEC as oil prices tumble.

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Odd Block: Size combo in Standard and Poor\u2019s 500 Index (SPX), puts trade in iShares MSCI Japan (EWJ), call traders in Buckeye Partners, LP (BPL)

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Xpress Block: Today was stock pickers day. OX named one of the top 100 places to work by the Chicago Tribune.

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Strategy Block: Uncle Mike talks about the importance of doing stuff, BUT also the importance of not doing stuff

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Around the Block: Keeping an eye on the unease in Japan, especially with regard to forex, the Yen and the Euro in particular, and debt instruments. VIX indicates a lot of concern in the market. Will OPEC hold the 70-level? Premium sellers aren\u2019t there right now.