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A Hated Stock You Might Just Love
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) has been one of worst-performing stocks of 2010, but it has a history of rallying after it reports earnings.
2 Goldman Sachs Option Spreads
By
J.W. Jones
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) is offering an interesting setup for long and short traders.
Short Treasurys With TLT Options
By
John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
A synthetic short trade using iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund (NYSE: TLT) options could pay off if the run in bond prices is over.
5 Retail Stocks to Short
By
Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Retailers have been some of the best performers in the past few months, but these retail stocks are due for a fall.
11 Market Predictions for 2011
By
Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Start preparing yourself for the bumpy ride in the year ahead with these market predictions and trading ideas for 2011.
A Retail Stock That Should Surprise Traders
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) should easily overcome the ridiculously low earnings expectations.
Straddles: When You’re Not Sure
These spreads can help option traders get in the game even when they don't have a clue about which direction the market is heading next.
AAPL Contrarian Options Trade Pays Big
By
J.W. Jones
Find out why options are a contrarian trader's best friend.
AEO Calls Should Soar After Earnings
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Retail stock American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is setting up to surge after the company reports earnings.
4 Stocks Set to Rally in a Short Squeeze
By
John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
These stocks could make a big move higher in a short squeeze rally.
Top Retail Trade for Next Week
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
After sorting through the pile of retail stocks reporting earnings next week, we're sold on Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE: DDS).
Time to Get Long Citi? Goldman Thinks So
Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) saw an incredible surge in call volume Wednesday, and this options activity says someone is very bullish on the battered banking stock.
Short Sara Lee for Sweet Returns
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
This is not a good time to be a food company, and Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE: SLE) will likely sag after earnings.
5 Ways to Trade a Neutral Iron Condor
There's more than one way to trade 'neutral' to minimize risk.
Cards Stacked Against Cisco Ahead of Earnings
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) needs a blowout earnings report for the stock to go up.
An Election Day Earnings Play (CLH)
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Clean Harbors, Inc. (NYSE: CLH) already struggles with earnings, and the stock will not benefit from the Republican agenda.
5 Scary Stocks to Short
By
Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
You should be afraid to have these stocks in your portfolio unless you plan to short them.
5 Election Day Option Trades
The midterm elections are less than a week away, and these option trades should benefit as the political drama plays out.
Hop Aboard NSC Nov 60 Calls
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE: NSC) should be the next railroad company to deliver a positive earnings report.
