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Option Block 78: The DC Vol Spike


  • Trading Block: The debt kerfuffle in Washington continues as debates stall. What could happen with a no vote? Exxon misses their earnings, MMI earnings after the bell, and a metals/commodities breakdown. Also a debate over the future of ISE.
  • Odd Block: Unusual activity in Oshkosh Corp (OSK), Titan International Inc (TWI) and Clearwater (CLWR)
  • Around the Block: Debt ceilings worries continue into the weekend, the VIX and Fordís upcoming auto and truck sales numbers.

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Mark S. Longo is the founder of The Options Insider Inc. - a firm dedicated to providing free options information, education, news and analysis for options users. Whether it's on TheOptionsInsider.com, a leading online options destination; through Options Insider Radio, the world's only radio network for options users; or through a growing number of newsletters and live events, Mr. Longo continues to provide new ways to spread the word about options.Mr. Longo's analysis of the options market has appeared in a wide variety of domestic and international publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Reuters, Futures Magazine, and more. As one of the few industry commentators with practical options experience, he has developed a substantial following among industry veterans and newcomers looking for insight into this complex market.Mr. Longo began his career as an options trader on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange.

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