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Apple Options Show No Front-Running Sign
By
Adam Warner
There is no obvious evidence that options traders took advantage of the reduced weighting of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) in the Nasdaq 100.
Coal Still King With These Options
By
Jack Walker, IVolatility.com
Coal companies still provide much of the country’s energy needs. Consider options trades on Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU), Alpha Natural Resources. (NYSE: ANR).
Take a Sip of Constellation Brands Calls
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Call options on wine marketer Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) look solid after earnings Thursday.
BofA, Clean Energy Top Options Activity
By
Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com
Quiet options trading dominated by Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ: CLNE), and Duoyuan Global Water (NYSE: DGW).
2 Trucking Options May Face Bumpy Ride
By
Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Options traders should look into the trucking sector including JB Hunt (NASDAQ: JBHT), Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ: ODFL, Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN).
TiVo Offers Iron Condor Option Trade
By
Dan Passarelli, InvestorPlace Contributor
An iron condor options trade in TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO) profits from its low volatility.
Citi, Yahoo, Boston Sci Lead Option Wrap
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Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com
Generally quiet options trading led by Citi (NYSE: C), Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO). CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) trails down.
Option Volume Midday Movers April 1
Options trading at midday saw strikes of Financial select SPDR (NYSE: XLF) and S&P 500 SPDR (NYSE: SPY) grabbing solid volume. Option volume in all SPY strikes topped 1 million contracts.
NYSE Euro, Kodak Garner Options Action
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Chris McKhann, optionMONSTER
Options trader doesn’t think the stock of NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX) will go much higher despite the takeover battle for the company.
Buy AutoNation, Brunswick Calls
By
Ken Trester
Inexpensive call options on Brunswick Corp (NYSE: BC) and AutoNation (NYSE: AN) look good no
Dell, RIMM Top the Options Wrap on Dull Day
By
Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com
Options wrap up on slow day as Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) and Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) trade down, and Sohu.com (NASDAQ: SOHU) rises.
AmEx Options Busy As Stock Sputters
By
David Russell, optionMONSTER
The stock of American Express (NYSE: AXP) has been stuck but the options draw some interest.
Rev Up Returns with Short Puts on Ford
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Ford (NYSE: F) has held at it 200-day moving average. Try selling Ford put options.
Option Midday Movers March 31
Options trading at midday saw Citi (NYSE: C) on top followed by
the iShares Japan Index (NYSE: EWJ) and the SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY).
5 Bank Options for a Changing Landscape
By
Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Large banks and ETFS offer strong options opportunities. Check out Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), BofA (NYSE: BAC), and the Financial Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLF).
Monsanto Options are Roundup Ready
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Call options on ag giant Monsanto (NYSE: MON) should rise after earnings report.
Options Wrap – Visa, MasterCard Charged Up
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Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com
Options trading mild though MasterCard (NYSE: MA) and Visa (NYSE: V) rise as the Federal Reserve delays decision on debit card fees.
Option Midday Movers, and Some Stocks Too
Options trading at midday saw PowerShares QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQ) trust activity.
Darwin Favors the Evolving Options Trader
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Options offer versatility. A previous trade in Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) can be modified to reduce risk, take profits.