John Jagerson and Wade Hansen

John Jagerson and Wade Hansen

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Trade of the Day: JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU)

Assuming support is going to last through the proposed “informal” meeting of OPEC in September, the airlines like JBLU may have some problems

Don’t Be Afraid of Understanding Expected Volatility

The VIX, or "fear index," can give clues as to upcoming market movement based on expected volatility.

Trade of the Day: Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS)

DFS’s strong dividend yield and low P/E ratio, compared to its competitors, make it an attractive bullish target.

Trade of the Day: J.C. Penney Company (NYSE:JCP)

Support should be short lived moving closer to J.C. Penney Company (JCP) earnings announcement on Friday, August 12, before the market opens.

Trade of the Day: SPDR Gold Trust ETF (NYSEARCA:GLD)

This economic uncertainty is a bullish catalyst for gold prices, especially for those playing the SPDR Gold Trust ETF (NYSEARCA:GLD).

Uncertainty Continues as FOMC Keeps Rates Unchanged

Higher interest rates are good for some companies, while others like lower rates. How do they find the right balance?

Trade of the Day: Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc (NYSE:DO)

DO is in a precarious position in the oil industry because of the high costs associated with offshore drilling.

Trade of the Day: CurrencyShares Japanese (NYSEARCA:FXY)

We don't believe the Japanese government will enact a 20-trillion JPY fiscal stimulus plan and recommend the CurrencyShares Japanese (FXY)

5 Big Earnings Reports Next Week

Next week several big-time companies release their earnings reports. Here are five of the most compelling reports that should give us an idea of what's to come.

Trade of the Day: McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)

MCD broke above key resistance at ~$124.50 on July 19, and we anticipate it is going to continue climbing.