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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