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Carefully Construct Your Position on Fastenal
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Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The investing community is firmly bearish on construction supply firm Fastenal.
Puts Pile on Marriott Ahead of Earnings
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Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Between traders and analysts, the pulse on Marriott's upcoming earnings is mixed. But those leaning bearish could consider these two spread trades.
How to Ring the Register on Short Puts
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Selling a put can profit from time decay, it has a high probability of profit and it presents a more conservative alternative to buying call options.
Bet on Resistance Beating Williams-Sonoma
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Williams-Sonoma has been trading in a range for months, but a brush with its 200-day SMA could be an opportunity to use options to bank on a decline.
Oil’s Slide Spells Options Opportunity
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Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Oil has fallen since its recent gains -- if you're willing to be it's low price will hold for the next month, now's the time to sell put options on the USO.
A Bull Play on Alcoa’s Tepid Expectations
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Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street doesn't see much good coming from AA when it reports on Monday. Here's an options strategy that takes advantage of an upside surprise.
Look for Amazon’s Lofty Multiple to Shrink
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Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
As competition rises, especially in the increasingly crowded e-book and small tablet market, margins will likely suffer -- then, watch out.
Options Plays for a Resurgent Netflix
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Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix has been quite hot the past few days. But is it ready to rise further? Here are two strategies for betting -- carefully -- on a continued rebound.
Mr. VIX and Sweet 16
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Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Short volatility strategies can be lucrative even with a VIX at 16 or 15, provided realized volatility in the market ends up being much lower.
Small-Cap Stocks With Big Plans
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The Russell 2000 has seen a hat trick of bullish developments; traders willing to bet that the RUT can stay out of hot water should consider this trade.
How to Bank on Wal-Mart’s Rising Price
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Even though Wal-Mart is at all-time highs, it has broken resistance and has blue skies ahead. Here's an options trade idea for investors who want to tag along.
6 Low-Risk Ways to Generate High Monthly Income
More and more investors are looking for cash income and increased yields to offset portfolio losses, and here are 6 ideas to help you attain the goal
Nike Expectations High Ahead of Earnings
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Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Given NKE's technical backdrop, it's easy to see why options traders are far from enthusiastic. Here's an options strategy for a post-earnings stumble.
It’s Time to Call Out Target
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Target (TGT) has been hovering around $58 for months but recently fell to support and looks to climb higher. This covered call trading idea could have legs.
Trading Bull Calls in Biotech
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
One potential wild card is the pending announcement regarding the fate of "Obamacare."
Long-Range Puts for Dying Industries
By
Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Avoid the risk of shorting these troubled stocks outright by buying long-range puts.
A Short Put Play on Tesoro
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Even though oil has gone full bear, a few refiners have built notable bases and could return to uptrends. Here's an options trade idea for a move by Tesoro.
2 Weekly Options Trades From the Oil Sector
By
Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Consider selling weekly put options on these two big-name stocks.
Research In Motion: A Bounce After Earnings?
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Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With RIMM having put in new lows, it'll take an earnings debacle to push it down further. Here are some options strategies that bet on a relief rally.
