Cisco Up, China Media Down in Options

Options trading was active led by Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), IShares Russell 2000 (NYSE: IWM), China MediaExpress (NASDAQ: CCME), and New York Times (NYSE: NYT). More 

Northrop Grumman Calls Look Mighty

The earnings announcement this week by Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) could send call options higher due to pessimism in the stock. More 

GM Drives Back Into Favor

General Motors' (GM) stock is back in the winner circle as sales ramp up. More 

An Option Formula for Ex-Dividend Risk

Option traders that sell a call short can check an ex-divided formula to determine if the stock will be called away. Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is an example. More 

Monday’s Apple Rumors — 2 Million iPhones Ready

Apple (AAPL) boosted production ahead of the Verizon (VZ) release. More 

Gold, Silver Cool their Heels Before Rising

Gold, Silver and gold mining stocks are near a bottom so investors should look for a good entry point. The precious metals could rebound by summer. More 

Markman: National Oilwell Varco Is a Gusher

National Oilwell Varco (NOV) is in a great spot as oil companies ramp up production. More