Another week, more Turkey worries. We don't talk about that at all in this week's options news recap, instead taking a peek at security, average bid/ask spreads and regulation. The following are stories referenced in this week's...
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The Yin and Yang of Options Markets
Henry Schwartz, president of Trade Alert, thinks the options industry is doing well given current market conditions, but is quick to acknowledge its much publicized struggles. In this video from the Options Industry Conference in...
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Crop Trading Giants Start Blockchain Platform With Brazil Deals
First Read $29,776/$300,000 (9.9%) ++++ ++++ Hits & Takes John Lothian & JLN Staff Here is the LINK for the DTCC press release about the proposal to shorten the U.S. settlement cycle to T+1 within two years. Former CFTC Chairman J Christopher Giancarlo has an...
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A group of Wall Street Bets traders is laying new plans for a ‘gamma squeeze’ on GameStop stock; JPMorgan’s Kolanovic Says ‘VIX Bubble’ May Spark Stock Rally
A group of Wall Street Bets traders is laying new plans for a ‘gamma squeeze’ on GameStop stock; JPMorgan’s Kolanovic Says ‘VIX Bubble’ May Spark Stock Rally
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