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Trade of the Day – Canadian Oil Sands Trust Headed to $50
By
Chris Rowe
COSWF broke out from a bullish cup-and-handle formation this week after a period of heavy accumulation.
Nordstrom Earnings Trade – A Retailer Worth Being Bullish On
By
Jon Lewis, Contributor
Position yourself for profits before Nordstrom (JWN) reports earnings next week.
Top 10 ‘New Frugal’ Stocks
Americans have greatly altered their spending habits as a direct result of the worst economic downturn since the 1930s. We have 10 stocks for you that will thrive in this new Frugal Nation.
Earnings Trade: Get Bullish on AGU
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Jon Lewis, Contributor
Sentiment toward Agrium (AGU) heading into earnings is what I like to see for my bullish plays -- pessimism on all fronts.
Use a Strangle to Profit From Starbucks’ Earnings
By
Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
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.
Starwood Hotels: A HOT Earnings Trade
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Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
The earnings projections for Starwood Hotels (HOT) are ridiculously low. Get in before they blow expectations out of the water.
The Key to Finding the Right Stock to Trade — Plus 6 Earning Plays
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Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
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.
Earnings Play: Bank on Trimble Navigation
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Jon Lewis, Contributor
The negative sentiment toward Trimble Navigation (TRMB) creates the perfect opportunity for a bullish trade.
Earnings Play: Buy Puts on Yahoo
By
Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
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.
Earnings Play: Buy MCD Calls Now
By
Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
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.
Earnings Play: Get Short Exxon-Mobil
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Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
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.
Option Straddles – Trading Option Straddles During Earnings Season
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John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
You can profit this earnings season even if you have no idea which direction a stock is going to move after the company announces.
Place a Bullish Bet on Zimmer Holdings
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Jon Lewis, Contributor
Analysts and options traders are betting Zimmer Holdings will disappoint when it releases earnings next week. I think they've got another thing coming.
Commodity Futures 101
By
Ken Trester
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.
March Madness Winners! Plus 3 New Trades
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.
Earnings Trade – Short Abbott Labs-ABT
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Jon Lewis, Contributor
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.
12 Commodity Bargain Trades
Commodities are back in the market's spotlight, as demand for metals, crude oil and other materials are once again on the rise.
The ‘Final Four’ March Madness Trades
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.
‘Sweet 16’ Winning March Madness Trades
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.