Trading Block: August this year was the lowest average daily volume for puts and calls since October 2012.
Stocks to Watch:
- TWTR - Stock off over 5%
- AAPL - World not enthused with new iPhone, stock off nearly 3%
- TSLA - Stock back below $200 - With the combined weight of SCTY deal controversy, cash squeeze and SpaceX explosion.
- SBUX - CEO endorses Hilary, stock off nearly 2%.
- Crude stock drop sparks rally. U.S. crude stocks fell by a whopping 14.5 million barrels last week.
Odd Block: Calls trade in TransOcean LTD (RIG), calls trade in Chesapeake Energy (CHK), and calls trade in iShares FTSE / China ETF (FXI)
Mail Block: Listener questions and comments
- Question from JPMTrader: What is the call and put volume like for expirery for the 110s and 107s in Apple?
- Question from TradeCraft: Is there a correlation between high options OI and high options price levels?
Around the Block/ This Week in the Market:
- Sep 7: JOLTS, Beige Book
- Sep 8: Jobless Claims, EIA Petroleum Status
Earnings tomorrow include:
- The Kroger Company
- Mattress Firm Holding Corp