Option Block 83: GOOG Gobbles MMI. Who's Next?
Option Block 83: GOOG Gobbles MMI. Who's Next?
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TRADING BLOCK Google (GOOG) acquires MMI, which explains some of their strange trading patterns recently. Were rumors leaked out ahead of time? A rundown of metals and commodities. The price of gold - is it realistic?
INTERVIEW BLOCK This week's guest, Russell Rhoads, author and instructor at Options Institute at the CBOE discusses his newest book "Trading VIX Derivatives," as well as hedging VIX options.
AROUND THE BLOCK Housing start numbers come out tomorrow and jobless claims come out August 18 - will they move the market significantly. Whoís next after MMI? RIMM? NOK?
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