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3 Ways to Play Britain’s Budget Cuts
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Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Britain's newfound austerity creates opportunities for traders on this side of the pond.
6 Hot Earnings Trades for the Week Ahead
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The upcoming week will be the busiest of the Q3 earnings season, and these stocks should make big moves after they report, making for great earnings trades.
Net Some Profits With AA Butterfly Spread
By
John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Take advantage of market volatility with this spread strategy on Alcoa Inc. (NYSE: AA).
How to Profit From the QE2 Bond Backlash
By
John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
QE2 will be bad news for bonds, and traders can take advantage with a credit back spread on the iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NYSE: TLT).
A Fed-Proof Options Straddle
By
John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Position yourself to profit whether the market rallies or declines with an options straddle on the iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund (NYSE: IWM).
Use GLD Calendar Spread to Profit From Gold’s Fall
By
J.W. Jones
GLD Calendar Spread - The price of gold and gold ETF SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE: GLD) are likely to decline as the U.S. dollar has a relief rally.
2 Ways to Trade a Potential Massey Buyout
By
Jon Ogg
Massey Energy Company (NYSE: MEE) is on the move after news of a possible sale.
ABT – A Slow and Steady Earnings Winner
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) is about as predictable as it gets when it comes to earnings.
How to Trade 3 Big-Name Earnings Reports (AAPL, GS, WFC)
By
Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Earnings from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) and Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) will be the market's focus this week.
Using Options to Predict an Earnings Move
By
Adam Warner
A look at the options markets ahead of a company's earnings announcement can clue you in to a big move.
Apple Options That Are Worth Every Penny
By
Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
These Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) options could double by April.
7 Stocks Primed for a Short Squeeze Rally
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The following stocks are potential candidates for a short squeeze rally based on the trends in their short interest and price activity.
Make Bank on Europe’s Worst Bank
By
Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Spain's Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE: STD) is facing enormous problems, and you can capitalize on them with put options.
Are You Brave Enough to Bet Against Big Blue?
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) has rallied 14% since late August, but the stock is likely to fall after the company reports earnings.
The Deflation Trade: GLD, SLV Calls
By
Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Quantitative easing to counter deflation should make going long the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD) and the iShares Silver Trust (NYSE: SLV) lucrative trades.
‘Value’ Stocks – Golden Opportunity or Land Mine?
By
Ron Ianieri
Before buying a so-called value stock, there are two questions you must ask.
How to Profit From Google’s Coming Sell-off
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
This debit spread will limit your risk while providing you with the chance to profit if Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) sells off after earnings as it usually does.
4 Big Election Day Losers
By
Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
These sectors and stocks should make great shorting candidates after the midterm elections.
Go Short Oil With USO Options
By
John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Oil prices are likely to be affected by more talk of QE2, which could make for a profitable bearish options trade on oil ETF United States Oil Fund LP (NYSE: USO).
