Option Block 423: Unusual Activity Palooza

Trading Block: How traders cashed in big on the GE deal. VIX does record volume - it’s been a while.

Odd Block: Calls trade in Dunkin Brands Group (DNKN), puts trade in Valero Energy Corp. (VLO), calls trade in AT&T (T).

Strategy Block: A special strategy block from Andrew about volatility

Mail Block: Question from Ingles - I like options, but the commissions are killing me! Why are they so expensive?

Around the Block: Earnings!

• Tuesday - JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, Intel Corporation


• Wednesday - Bank of America, Netflix, Inc., SanDisk Corporation


• Thursday - Goldman Sachs, Citigroup Inc., American Express Company


• Friday - General Electric Company