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What’s Worse Than the Jobs Number?
By
Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
The overall economy is in bad shape, but the housing sector is worse.
5 Option Trades to Profit From the New Frugal
By
Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Find out how to profit from this consumer spending phenomenon.
3 Tech Volatility Trades for Friday
By
Jon Ogg
Play a short-term move in cloud computing stocks with these option straddles.
Is it a Good Time to Buy Options? Ask Baidu
By
Adam Warner
Options have not been the best buy lately, but that may be changing, as we're seeing volatility spike in names like Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU).
8 Stocks in Danger of a Bear Attack
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
These stock's chart patterns suggest that the bears are ready to push them lower.
An Earnings Trade That's Better Than GOOG, INTC
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
With some heavy hitters reporting next week, many will overlook the better earnings trade - ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN).
Will Paychex Offer a Payday for Bulls or Bears?
By
Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Learn the pros and cons of payroll processor Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX).
Go Short Treasurys With TLT Options
By
John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
A bearish trade on Treasury bond ETF iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund (NYSE: TLT) could pay off as Treasurys appear overbought here.
Reserve Some Profits With Marriott Options
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
These call options look favorable heading into Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) earnings report.
5 Option Trades to Kick Off Earnings Season
By
Jon Ogg
Jump-start your Q4 with these earnings trades.
Buy JCP Nov 27 Calls
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) surged an eye-popping 39% in September amid an increase in trading volume.
AirTran Options Could Take Off With a Higher Bid
By
Jon Ogg
These speculative AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) options could be high-fliers if Southwest Airlines Co.'s (NYSE: LUV) or another airline stock puts in a higher bid, or they could crash and burn.
5 Stocks Set to Rally in a Short Squeeze
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John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
These five stocks could make a big move higher if they get squeezed.
Adobe Got Cooked, Smells Overdone
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: ADBE) got burned after an earnings miss and looks ready for a short-term bounce.
XLK – Your Best Tech Bet
By
John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Tech stocks are likely to outperform the market in the near term, and you can take advantage with call options on the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSE: XLK).
Starbucks Options Could Perk Up Your Portfolio
By
Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Three reasons you want to go long with SBUX options.
6 Top Options Trades for Q4
Gear up for the fourth quarter with these options trading picks.
Go Long FDO, Short XRT Before Christmas
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
A hedged retail bet could brighten your holidays.
Enter a Bullish Trade on the Euro
By
John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Play the rising euro with a call spread on the CurrencyShares Euro Trust (NYSE: FXE).