COSWF broke out from a bullish cup-and-handle formation this week after a period of heavy accumulation.

Position yourself for profits before Nordstrom (JWN) reports earnings next week.

Sentiment toward Agrium (AGU) heading into earnings is what I like to see for my bullish plays -- pessimism on all fronts.

Starbucks has been a big mover -- up and down -- after earnings, and the company is schedule to report today after the close A strangle creates a win-win for traders.

The earnings projections for Starwood Hotels (HOT) are ridiculously low. Get in before they blow expectations out of the water.

We'll explain how to use investor sentiment to your advantage when trading and give you six earnings trades that could score you big profits -- if you act quickly.

The negative sentiment toward Trimble Navigation (TRMB) creates the perfect opportunity for a bullish trade.

Bullish call activity in YHOO is hitting highs for the year ahead of earnings -- but when they announce it will be a wake, not a party.

McDonald's reports before the bell on Wednesday, and options traders appear to be betting against a good earnings report. Find out why you'll be 'lovin' it' if you bet against them.

XOM may hit earnings estimates, but a big, positive reaction is not likely to materialize, and the newbies will fall over themselves to dump the stock.

Analysts and options traders are betting Zimmer Holdings will disappoint when it releases earnings next week. I think they've got another thing coming.

Learn the commodity futures basics to get started on your way to trading options on commodity futures, which is an excellent way to make big profits.

The winner of our 1st Annual March Madness Trading Contest walked away with the victory earning a 200% return for the three weeks of the contest! But the battle for second and third place was much closer. Read on for details on all three winning trades and the Top 3's next trading ideas.

Abbott Labs (ABT) is one of those healthcare/biotech plays that was often considered a safe (or at least safer) play in a tumbling market. But ABT's chart says otherwise.

Commodities are back in the market's spotlight, as demand for metals, crude oil and other materials are once again on the rise.

We've locked in our OptionsZone March Madness 'Final Four.' With the continued volatility we're seeing in the market, any one of these traders has a chance to take home the $1,000 grand prize. Check them all out here.

We've locked in our OptionsZone March Madness Trading Contest 'Sweet 16.' Check out the contenders and maybe even find a couple of good trading ideas for yourself.