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How to Repair the Research In Motion Mess
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Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
An options spread strategy can repair a long position in Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM).
Garner Power With Utilities ETF Trade
A put option spread on the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLU) offers a quick credit before June expiration.
Oversold RIMM on Its Way to Being More Oversold
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Buy a put option on Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) before it reports earnings.
Options Guys Say Sell the Car and Get a HOG
By
David Russell, optionMONSTER
Traders took profits on General Motors (NYSE: GM) options while buying calls on Harley Davidson (NYSE: HOG).
Halliburton Bullish Despite Market Drop
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) remains strong despite market sell off. Buy call options on HAL.
Buy Calls on Tech Takeover Target Brocade
By
Ken Trester
Buy October Call options on potential tech takeover target Brocade Communications (NASDAQ: BRCD).
SPY Weekly Options Lead Volume Parade
Weekly options are growing in popularity with investors.
Luxury Names Will Thrive as the Double Dip Takes Hold
By
Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Consumers turn to well-made goods during recessions. Purchase call options on Polo (NYSE: RL), Tiffany (NYSE: TIF), Coach (NYSE: COH).
A Diamond Option at 99 Cents Only
By
Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Short sellers may send higher the shares of Diamond Foods (NASDAQ: DMND) and 99 Cents Only Stores (NYSE: NDN). Buy call options first.
Watch VIX for Big Up Move Today
By
Adam Warner
Looming weekends brings buyers to the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX). Consider going long the Fear Gauge.
Dig for Quick Gold with a Weekly Option
The Weekly option on Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF Trust (NYSE: GDX) could move significantly.
VMWare’s Blow-off Top Could be a Short Opportunity
By
Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The cloud computing stock’s new 52-week high was followed strong intraday sell-off.
Prices Entice on SPY Bear Call Spreads
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Seek a bear call spread on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY) with the market trying and failing to rise higher.
Best Buy Shapes Up as a Sell
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Buy put options on struggling retailer Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) as electronics sales and spending remain weak.
NASDAQ Tops Options Trading in May
The NASDAQ OMX Group (NASDAQ: NDAQ) led options trading volume in May, topping rivals Chicago Board Options Exchange (NASDAQ: CBOE) and NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX).
Options Volume Drops 12% in May
Options volume dropped 12% in May. In midday trading the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY) and equity Nokia (NYSE: NOK) are busy as market drops.
Trader Seeks Small Fortune in Fortune Brands
By
Chris McKhann, optionMONSTER
Trader implements covered call trade in Fortune Brands (NYSE: FO)
VIX Offshoot XIV Takes Bumpy Ride to Top
By
Adam Warner
The CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) offshoot VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Short-Term ETN (NYSE: XIV) has returned 82% to investors.
