Calls, Puts & Options Trades

Given the low earnings expectations for VMware and its current technical backdrop, options traders should consider a bullish stance heading into tonight's report. More 

If you're going to try to make an Apple earnings bet, consider longer-dated options instead to widen the margin of error. More 

Monster Beverage is running into resistance and faces lots of big-picture headwinds. Make this bearish trade to profit. More 

The best way to play for more downside isn't with the commodity itself, but rather a useful proxy. More 

Considering Wall Street's low expectations for Caterpillar and already oversold conditions, even OK earnings could be enough to make this call spread pan out. More 

Google's fundamentals and technicals both have the stock primed to head higher on a good earnings report. If you want to play it conservatively, consider this bull call spread. More 

Apple is oozing volatility and earnings are just around the bend, giving this speculative butterfly option idea some appeal. More