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Option Block 696: Trade War, Plus More SVXY Debate

Trading Block: Today we feature special guest host Lex Luthringshausen founder and CEO of Tradehawk, powered by Option Eyes.

Headlines of the day:

What trade war?

SPX up over 1% intraday.

VIX is back into the teens.

Earnings Highlights:

Tuesday - Target

Wednesday - Dollar Tree, Costco

Thursday - Kroger

Friday - Revlon, Big Lots

Odd Block: More JAN 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA). Trade war sparks put roll in Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB). Long-term call action in Ultra Petroleum Corp (UPL).

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