Trading Block: The market is back in rally mode, is the trade war over? VIX off a few handles. Tesla breaks the magical $300 level. The Facebook selloff continues.

Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors (TSLA), funky stupid in MGM Resorts International (MGM), buying Jan upside in Newmont Mining Corp (NEM), and size call sweep in Finish Line Inc. (FINL)

Mail Block: It's Madness

• We have 2 more match ups to see who makes it to the #FinalFour of #BrokerMadness. Next up, @TradeStation vs. @IBKR.
• Second match up for #options #brokermadness #FinalFour placement sees @AllyInvest taking on @RobinhoodApp. @AllyInvest (as TradeKing) won the whole tournament two years ago. Will @RobinhoodApp crush that dream?

Around the Block: Will the uptick continue? What about Facebook?