This was quite an exciting week, where at one point the S&P erased it’s gains for the year but ended this week up finishing  up +1.68%. Will these +/-2% daily moves continue, and pick a direction? Are people keeping their positions, or reallocating? Stay Tuned.

Stock Market Commentary:

It is TOO Late to Sell and It’s NEVER Too Later to Sell…and ROBO Advisor Advice – The Market Panic of 2014. – (Howard Lindzon)

Omaha, Process, & Skin in the Game – (Meb Faber)

When To Pay Attention To The Stock Market (And When To Ignore It) – (Five Thirty Eight)

5 Thoughts on the Stock Market’s -7.5% Correction – (Attain Alternatives Blog)

 

Chicago and the Market Movement:

CBOE Futures Exchange sees Busiest week in History – (HedgeWeek)

Why the stock market’s scary ride is a win for Chicago exchanges – (Crains Chicago)

 

Alts:

Cliff Asness says market volatility is a good reason to diversify – (Investments News)

Under the Hood: Wisdom Tree’s Managed Futures ETF – (Attain’s Alternatives Blog)

 

Crude Oil:

Countries that suffer when the oil price plummets – (The Economist)

 

Hedge Funds:

Preqin Quarterly Update Q3 – (Preqin)

 

Ebola:

Want to feel better about Ebola? This (massive) chart should do the trick. – (The Washington Post)

 

Just for Fun:

Hawk attacks drone: Video captures red-tailed hawk attacking drone – (NBC)

Photos: 50 Chicago sports teams that no longer exist – (The Chicago Tribune)

Does Chicago need express train service to O’Hare? – (Redeye)

Guy In Alaska Skips Rocks On A Frozen Lake, Has Mind Blown By ‘Coolest Sound Ever’ – (Huffington Post)

Think the Kansas City Royals Are Named for Kings? That’s a Bunch of Bull – (The Wall Street Journal)

The Playoff Implications Of Every Game For Every NFL Team – (Five Thirty Eight)