Option Block 617: FB and TSLA Earnings Flashback

Published: May 5, 2017, 5:51 p.m.

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Trading Block: The Trumpcare bill and French election, how might they affect vol? Tesla: Close - $311, ATM Straddle - $17, approx. 5.5%. Stock off over $20 at the lowest point today, closing off nearly 5%. FB: Close - $151.80, ATM Straddle - $5.63, approx. 3.7% Facebook grew its revenue by 49% during the first three months of the year. Thank you to Steve A for the fan art!

Odd Block: Calls trade in Whiting Petroleum Corp (WLL), puts trade in Alerian MLP Index (AMJ) and puts trade in US Silica Holdings Inc (SLCA).

Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses his most recent trades and moves from Monday.

Mail Block/Earnings Season Flash Poll:

$ZNGA reports earnings today. Stock is trading $2.87. #Options ADV 3K. Do you trade options on cheap stocks?

  • Yes, down to $10
  • Yes, down to $5
  • Rarely
  • No, the stock is an Option

Around the Block/This Week in the Market

  • May 4: Jobless Claims, International Trade, Factory Orders
  • May 5: Unemployment
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