Options Trading

My No. 1 Long-Term Biotech Pick

Gilead Sciences (GILD) is in a clearly defined bull channel with support at its 50-day moving average.

Is Mean Reversion Looming for Bonds?

Given how much interest rates have already rallied, it’s certainly worth pondering how much of the Fed’s taper has already been baked into the cake.

Get Bullish on Hoppy Williams-Sonoma

It looks like any bad news that Williams-Sonoma (WSM) might report tonight is already being anticipated. Go contrarian with this bull call spread.

War Drums Awaken the Oil Bulls

The deep thrum of Washington's war drums unleashed a herd of bulls into the energy market, driving up oil (USO) upside volatility. Exploit this with options.

Big Tech Won’t Hold up the Market

Yesterday's parade of news about Syria, Larry Summers and the debt limit wasn't kind to QQQ's biggest holdings.

Expect No Joy From Joy Global’s Earnings

Joy Global is set to report earnings tomorrow, and the likely outcome is the same pain that's haunted heavy mining equipment operators for some time.

10 Must-See Charts in the Retail Sector

The retail sector is looking shaky -- with the charts of some key stocks in dangerous territory -- but three retailers have the potential for a breakout.

Traders Should Move Quickly on 3D Systems

3D Systems (DDD) broke from a compound top on high volume.

Facebook Investors Might Not Bail Despite New Highs

You might expect Facebook stock to suffer as holders who got in early can finally cash out on a profit ... but there's a few things that could prop up FB instead.

Let Raytheon Build Your Bottom Line

Raytheon has been right alongside defense stocks in their upward march of 2013, and with resistance recently falling, the sky's the limit. Consider this options trade.

2 Options Trades to Bail on Facebook

Original Facebook shareholders who are glad to see Facebook stock near its first-day highs but are ready to get the heck out should consider one of two options plans.

It’s Time to Cash In on This Huge Biotech Winner

NPS Pharmaceuticals (NPSP) has risen 159% since my initial recommendation.

Exxon Stock Plunge Beckons the Bulls

The oversold conditions in Exxon Mobil are just begging for a trade. Consider this simple play to take advantage of surprisingly inexpensive options.

Stocks Are Nearing Bounce Territory

Correction achieved -- the S&P 500 and Dow Jones have taken a pretty hard tumble in the past few days. But important support is nearing.

Sit Back and Trade Netflix Stock

Netflix is turning the $260 area from resistance into potential support, which should help prop up this NFLX credit spread.

This Miner’s Stock Will Keep Digging the Hole Deeper

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX) is on the verge of issuing a sell signal after its latest failed rally attempt.

A Lesson in Swapping Large-Premium Options

Rolling over expensive options several months out can yield more than holding the underlying stock.

Amazon Stock Could Be Stabilizing

If the broader market discontinues its bearish behavior and Amazon stock is able to hold this support level, a bullish play could be worth a shot.

Exxon Mobil: Oversold, But Still Wobbly

Exxon Mobil (XOM) has receded quite sharply over the past three weeks, but the shorts still might have additional opportunity in the coming days.