Option Block 173: Economists Do Not Have a Clue
Option Block 173: Economists Do Not Have a Clue
Trading Block: A mild rally on the day, VIX cash moving in lockstep with the market again. EA lawsuit pounds Zynga - THQ came out with earnings. Knight getting "rescue" bid from a bunch of customers including TD Ameritrade, and the stock has been a roller coaster ever since. Bernanke says economists don't have a clue about individual well-being. Oil up slightly.
Odd Block: Unusual and interesting activity in Tumi Holdings, Inc. (TUMI) andChimera Investment Corp. (CIM).
Xpress Block: Alex Jacobson gets the OX hot seat today, and discusses the…
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