David Russell

David Russell is an analyst and reporter for optionMONSTER, including InsideOptions. Previously he was a producer for CNBC and a contributor to its online site. Before that, he spent more than five years at Bloomberg News covering the debt and equity markets.

Recent Articles

Bear Option Collar Encircles Interpublic

A trader implemented a bear options collar on ad firm Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).

BioMimetic Options Draw a Bull

Options trader invests in bull spread on biotech firm BioMimetic Therapeutics (NASDAQ: BMTI).

Japan ETF Sees Big Bullish Option Trade

An options trading investor took out a large bullish position in the iShares MSCI Japan Index (NYSE: EWJ) even as the stock market fell dramatically.

LEAP Options Suggests Stock Ready to Rise

Leap Wireless (NASDAQ: LEAP) is a prepaid cellular provider that has lagged rivals. An option trade today suggests a rally.

Trader Guards Against Cooling Starbucks

Starbucks (NYSE: SBUX) rallied this week so a trader implemented an option ratio spread to guard against a stock decline.