Covered call writing is one of those 'too good to be true' option strategies, but when you don't understand options very well, it can be overly seductive.

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) needs a blowout report to overcome the market's bearish bias toward recent earnings numbers, and the odds are against that.

Del Monte Foods Company (NYSE: DLM) may not be the sexiest name out there, but the profits from these DLM options should be anything but boring.

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) is a stock that really moves after earnings. Here is the best way to trade it.

With strong earnings results from the discount retail sector, look at Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) before it reports next week.

Buying call options on student loan company SLM Corporation (NYSE: SLM) could have you feeling pretty smart this summer.

Earnings could launch Joy Global Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYG) to its high near $65.

Hedging with put options can become very expensive in a volatile market like this one. But there is a way to fund your protection.

If stocks show signs of stabilizing, a bullish earnings play in American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) could have you flying high.

TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO) was cut in half following news that its patent victory would be heard in appeals court. But a reversal trade could have you seeing green.

This unloved stock continues to outperform the broader market, has earnings growth comparable to Microsoft, and a return on capital that is better than Apple. Find out what it is here.

Find out how to profit when a stock doesn't move or even if the stock moves somewhat against you.

It looks like Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) is going to have a hard time pleasing the Street when it reports earnings, so some May puts could deliver a quick profit.

These trades may be a little on the risky side, but they offer you the chance to win it big.