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Ag Stocks: Mosaic and Monsanto Set a Bearish Tone
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John Lansing
Based on these two early reporters' latest earnings, look to their peer agriculture stocks for downside plays.
Use Options to Play QE3
By
Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The knock on QE3 is that it will cause inflation. So the more income you can generate now, the better off you’ll be as the value of that income erodes.
Santander: A Put Option for the Eurozone’s Woes
The news is trending poorly for Santander as big finance ministers balk at the ECB's goals. SAN eventually will be saved, but play its downside for now.
Don’t Fret Low Options Trading Volume — Feast On It
By
Ken Trester
Here’s a credit spread trade idea in the energy sector to take advantage of low-volume periods in options trading.
VXX Reverse Split Won’t Halt the Grind Lower
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The lofty days of 2008 are far in the past -- this maneuver just prolongs the inevitable for this much-maligned vehicle.
2 Ways to Play the Weakness in Chips
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Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
After a brief spurt of outperformance heading into August, the semiconductor sector has returned to its lackluster ways. The weakness in the Market Vectors Semiconductor…
Buy Costco Options in Bulk!
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Costco stock should get a little technical support off the $100 level. Get into these options before Costco reports earnings in mid-October.
Put Down Your Semiconductor Stocks
By
Ken Trester
Bulls better steer clear of the chips for now, but don't sit on the sidelines -- play puts in Lam Research (LRCX).
Looking for Yield? Look No Further
In a world where high-yield investments are hard to find, the largest mortgage REIT out there -- Annaly -- could be a great bet.
RIMM’s Good Fortune Is All Tapped Out
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Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
News has lifted Research In Motion the past couple days, but expect RIMM to hit a hard wall of reality after earnings. Make this options trade beforehand.
Play the Bond Teeter-Totter
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Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
After favoring bonds since Big Ben announced QE3, it just might tilt back to stocks. If you think so, try this bear call spread on TLT.
I Got Your Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby Back Options
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chili's parent Brinker International (EAT) is pulling back -- just like most stocks -- and could be ripe for a covered call play.
Tough Times for Chips
By
Ken Trester
Cyclical in nature, chipmakers look to be gearing up for a gap down -- but you can play it with puts. Here's a name to focus on.
A Wal-Mart Special on WMT Calls
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Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Technicals, WMT seasonality signal that it's time to pick up Wal-Mart calls at a bargain for a cheap way to profit from this retailer's rise.
For Caterpillar, It’s All Downhill
By
John Lansing
The leaders of Caterpillar say it can remain steady even during a recession, but its chart isn't so positive.
Has the Risk-Off Flip Been Switched?
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
For the past week at least, it seems like it has. And if we're heading into a range-bound market, here's an option strategy that work out well.
Cautiously Join the Bulls Before DFS Reports
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Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Expectations are high for red-hot Discover Financial (DFS) before its third-quarter earnings report. Take a careful bullish approach through this options trade.
Take a Steely Gaze at This Sector’s Weakness
By
John Lansing
The broader markets might be surviving this sideways trading environment, but individual sectors are fading -- especially this one.
Follow the Bears Down Under for Profits
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
With ongoing signs of a global slowdown, emerging markets could continue to underperform -- and if that happens, the Aussie dollar could suffer.
