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5 Rules of Engagement for Trading Earnings
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Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
It's profit hunting time! Here's what you need to know to make big bucks this earnings season.
Intel-INTC Earnings Trade
By
Adam Warner
Intel (INTC) reports earnings Tuesday, but if you're planning to make an earnings trade, you might want to hold off a bit. Find out why.
Casino Stocks – Option Trades on Casino Stocks
By
Jon Ogg
I'd say the run in casino stocks is just about over and suggest you place a bearish bet on these four casino stocks.
Put-Call Parity – Using Debit and Credit Spreads to Take Advantage of Mispriced Options
The only thing you need to take advantage of mispriced options is an understanding of a simple formula and a basic options strategy.
Earnings Trade – Monsanto-MON
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Traders seem bullish on agriculture biotech giant Monsanto (MON) heading into earnings. But will the ag stock sizzle or fizzle after its report?
Earnings Outlook – FDO, MON, BBBY, STZ
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Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Only four companies of note report earnings this week. Find out which one we're bullish on and which ones it may be best to avoid.
USO Options – Bet Against Rising Oil Prices With USO Put Options
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Jon Ogg
Find out why you should bet against the crude rally with these United States Oil Fund (USO) put options.
4 Cheap Option Trades on Expensive Stocks
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Don't pass on a stock you like simply because it is too expensive. Use options to profit instead.
5 Option Trades on Hot Takeover Rumors
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Jon Ogg
It seems we hear rumors every day about which company is next in line to be acquired. Find out how to play the hottest ones.
Earnings Trade – Family Dollar Stores-FDO
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
With strong technicals, unwinding pessimism and a great earnings track record, it's time for a bullish play in Family Dollar Stores (FDO).
Iron Condors – The Right Options Strategy for Right Now
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Adam Warner
We seem to be at a crossroads with options: They're too cheap to sell and too expensive to buy. So here's what you want to do.
AAPL Options – Use AAPL Options to Bet on Apple iPad Launch
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Jon Ogg
With all the hype surrounding the upcoming iPad launch, will Apple (AAPL) sell off on the news? And how should you play it?
Earnings Trade – SAIC-SAI
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The odds favor a strong upside post-earnings move in SAIC (SAI), and yesterday's pullback makes the trade all the more attractive.
PALM Options – Long Shot Bet in PALM Could Pay Out Big
By
Jon Ogg
The struggling smartphone maker may be a takeover candidate. If so, these high-risk call options may just be the ticket.
Put-Call Ratio – What’s the Put-Call Ratio Saying About the Market Now?
By
Adam Warner
The CBOE Equity Put/Call Ratio recently hit a six-month low, but what does this mean for traders?
Earnings Trade – Palm-PALM
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Jon Ogg
Palm (PALM) reports after the close, and expectations are not very high. Here are three specific ways you can use options to bet on the stock.
Earnings Trade – Oracle Corp-ORCL
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Options players are seemingly trying to call a top in Oracle Corp. (ORCL), but we think the stock still has room to run.
4 Lucky Option Trades for St. Patty’s Day
Tap into the luck of the Irish with these option trades.
Apple-AAPL iPad Set to Steal Market Share From Amazon-AMZN Kindle
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Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Apple's (AAPL) iPad is going to steal market share from Amazon's (AMZN) Kindle. Traders might want to ride AMZN downriver with these put options.
