Are Buyers Returning to This Forgotten Corner of Tech?
Disclosure: This post is intended for educational purposes only and isn't intended as a trade recommendation.
Most traders love technology stocks. Did you know that a long-forgotten group in the space is ripping higher this...
Oil and Currencies in Play as China Stumbles
Oil, China and currencies: They’re all in play today as a slew of global events sweep markets.
Market Insights recently detailed how President Trump’s trade policies weakened business confidence overseas. Last week we cautioned the...
Consumer Stocks Drift Higher Before Events
Consumer stocks on the rise, just in time for a series of important news events.
Of all the major sector-tracking SPDR ETFs, consumer discretionary (XLY) is closest to its 52-week high. (See RadarScreen® below.) That...
How to Manage Risk in a Teetering Giant: Options Recap
Disclosure: This post is intended for educational purposes only. Options may not be suitable for all investors.
What happens if you want to own a stock but are worried about short-term volatility? Use options -- that...
Massive Leverage in Drug Maker: Options Recap
How much leverage can options produce? Keep reading to find out.
On Friday, an investor crafted a three-part strategy in Mylan (MYL) that involved selling two contracts to buy another. The result was a position...
Don’t Forget about Iranian Sanctions Early Monday
President Trump's trade spat with China has gained a lot of attention this week, but don't forget U.S. sanctions on Iran take effect on Monday, August 6.
The measures will obviously have an impact on...
Not Perfect but Big Names Come Through: Earnings This Week
It hasn't been a perfect week for earnings, but the big names came through.
First and foremost, Apple (AAPL) shot to a new all-time high above $200. Not only did did the tech giant beat...
Sentiment May Be Shifting in Oil Before Iran Sanctions
For months, the story in crude oil has been bullish. But some recent developments may show sentiment is turning.
First, look at inventories. The government says they rose by 3.8 million barrels last week, while...
How Time Was Money on Tech Earnings: Winning Trade in Apple
Earlier this week, we outlined a potential options trade on Apple (AAPL) before earnings. That strategy hit maximum profit this morning after strong results sent the tech giant to a new all-time high.
Let's take a...
Riding a megabank on the cheap: Options recap
One big investor is riding a megabank on the cheap, thanks to the leveraging power of options.
Bank of America (BAC) has been on the move since late 2016. A large call roll yesterday seemed...
