The franc (â£) is the name of several currency units. The French franc was the former currency of France until the euro was adopted in 1999 (by law, 2002 de facto). The Swiss franc is a major world currency today due to the prominence of Swiss financial institutions.
On Monday, in a colorful strategy that options traders refer to as a call stupid, one trader bet $2 million that Microsoft could soar above $50 by the end of next week.
Poker Glossary. To not put any chips into the pot, to decline to bet. If it is your turn to act, and there is no bet to you, you may check instead of betting. However, if there is a bet to you, then you must call, raise, or fold. See also Call, Bet, Raise, Fold. (Submitted by Mercy)