Trading Block: An anemic day in the market. Deutsche Bank does not need a bailout for now, IMF says. DB-$13.50; normal ADV is around 30k, today it was over 65k. Twitter shares plunge on report bidders are scarce. TWTR off 20%.

Odd Block: Puts trade in JP MorganChase and Co. (JPM), calls trade in Wal-mart Stores, Inc (WMT), puts trade in Lowes Companies, Inc (LOW).

Strategy Block: Mike discusses weekend risk.

Mail Block/ Options #QuestionOfTheWeek

What is your preferred way to trade #Volatility? $VIX? $VXX? $XIV? $SPX? $SPY? VIX Options/Futures?

• VXX?
• XIV?
• S&P Strad/delta-neutral?

Around the Block/This Week in the Market:

• Oct 6: Jobless Claims
• Oct 7: Unemployment (NonFarms Payroll)

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