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Options Alert: Tesla Volatility Spurs Big Trade
by David Russell | Jul 8, 2025
Political drama shook Tesla yesterday, and options traders were active.
July Starts with a Bang as Tech Breaks Out
by David Russell | Jul 7, 2025
Stocks are beginning the second half with a bang, led by the key technology sector.
Options Alert: Call Volume Surges in Wells Fargo
by David Russell | Jul 2, 2025
Wells Fargo is flirting with new highs, and options traders are getting active. Heavy volume was detected yesterday in the bank's September 97.50 calls. The initial blocks priced for $1.44, followed by larger blocks at $1.65. Volume of 27,990 contracts was more than...
Monster Beverage: Breakout and Pullback
by David Russell | Jul 1, 2025
Monster Beverage broke out to a new all-time high in May, and now it’s pulled back. The first pattern on today’s chart is the March 2024 high of $61.23. The maker of energy drinks hesitated at that level in early May but pulled back to hold it last week. Has old...
From Terror to Bliss: A 6-Month Rollercoaster Ends
by David Russell | Jul 1, 2025
Stocks have ended a dramatic and emotional first half of the year, with emotions ranging from terror to bliss.
Bearish Option Strategy: Long Puts
by David Russell | Jun 29, 2025
Traders buy a single put option on a stock or ETF. This strategy can benefit from a price drop while risking more capital than a spread. Learn more
Bearish Option Strategy: Put Spread
by David Russell | Jun 29, 2025
Traders buy a put option near the money and sell another at a lower strike. This strategy can leverage a price drop with limited capital at risk. Learn more
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Options Alert: Tesla Volatility Spurs Big Trade
by David Russell | Jul 8, 2025
Political drama shook Tesla yesterday, and options traders were active.

From Terror to Bliss: A 6-Month Rollercoaster Ends
by David Russell | Jul 1, 2025
Stocks have ended a dramatic and emotional first half of the year, with emotions ranging from terror to bliss.

Oil and War Are Not the Only Stories in the Market
by David Russell | Jun 23, 2025
Is a crypto revolution taking place as attention focuses on war in the Middle East?

Cisco Is Pushing a Generational High
by David Russell | Jun 17, 2025
Cisco Systems has climbed as AI investment helps power growth, and some traders may think the move will continue.

Product Breakthrough? Intel’s Call Activity Surges
by David Russell | Jun 11, 2025
Intel is surging on signs of a product breakthrough, and options traders are piling in.