Dollar

Trade of the Day: Helmerich & Payne (HP)

This oil and gas driller is looking bearish--but there's no need to fret if you enter this put options trade. More 

Where to Turn When the Dollar is Strong

Tensions in the Eurozone and Asia have increased demand for the U.S. dollar--but that's usually not a good sign for U.S. stocks. I'll explain which sectors to favor and which to avoid. More 

Trade of the Day: Pitney Bowes (PBI)

The indexes look like they're ready to pause to refresh--but until they reach certain levels, keep your options trading tilted toward calls. Here's one inexpensive option in a familiar name. More 

3 Defensive ETFs to Watch This Week

With recent market events, it's time to begin your defense plays. 3 trades in IWM, UUP and TLT will get you started. More 

Don’t Panic Over Eventual Rate Hikes

Heading into the Federal Reserve's meeting, there is plenty of chatter over when rising interest rates could hit and what they could mean. More 

Trade of the Day: Johnson Controls (JCI)

Until further notice financial markets will continue to be all about the Fed, and that means cheap money will rule the day. Options buyers should continue to favor calls. More 

What’s Next for the Emerging Markets?

Slowing growth and a stronger U.S. dollar have contributed to severe underperformance for the emerging markets so far in 2013. Is this a buying opportunity, or is more pain in store? More