Options Trading
War Drums Awaken the Oil Bulls
The deep thrum of Washington's war drums unleashed a herd of bulls into the energy market, driving up oil (USO) upside volatility. Exploit this with options. Read Article
Gold Stock Issues Strong Sell Signal
Royal Gold (RGLD) reversed Tuesday to close below its 200-day moving average. Read Article
Big Tech Won’t Hold up the Market
Yesterday's parade of news about Syria, Larry Summers and the debt limit wasn't kind to QQQ's biggest holdings. Read Article
Expect No Joy From Joy Global’s Earnings
Joy Global is set to report earnings tomorrow, and the likely outcome is the same pain that's haunted heavy mining equipment operators for some time. Read Article
10 Must-See Charts in the Retail Sector
The retail sector is looking shaky -- with the charts of some key stocks in dangerous territory -- but three retailers have the potential for a breakout. Read Article
Traders Should Move Quickly on 3D Systems
3D Systems (DDD) broke from a compound top on high volume. Read Article
Facebook Investors Might Not Bail Despite New Highs
You might expect Facebook stock to suffer as holders who got in early can finally cash out on a profit ... but there's a few things that could prop up FB instead. Read Article
Let Raytheon Build Your Bottom Line
Raytheon has been right alongside defense stocks in their upward march of 2013, and with resistance recently falling, the sky's the limit. Consider this options trade. Read Article
Under $10 Cloud Stock Looks Set to Soar
8x8 Inc. (EGHT) formed a bull channel following its breakout in late May. Read Article
2 Options Trades to Bail on Facebook
Original Facebook shareholders who are glad to see Facebook stock near its first-day highs but are ready to get the heck out should consider one of two options plans. Read Article
It’s Time to Cash In on This Huge Biotech Winner
NPS Pharmaceuticals (NPSP) has risen 159% since my initial recommendation. Read Article
Exxon Stock Plunge Beckons the Bulls
The oversold conditions in Exxon Mobil are just begging for a trade. Consider this simple play to take advantage of surprisingly inexpensive options. Read Article
Stocks Are Nearing Bounce Territory
Correction achieved -- the S&P 500 and Dow Jones have taken a pretty hard tumble in the past few days. But important support is nearing. Read Article
Sit Back and Trade Netflix Stock
Netflix is turning the $260 area from resistance into potential support, which should help prop up this NFLX credit spread. Read Article
This Miner’s Stock Will Keep Digging the Hole Deeper
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX) is on the verge of issuing a sell signal after its latest failed rally attempt. Read Article
A Lesson in Swapping Large-Premium Options
Rolling over expensive options several months out can yield more than holding the underlying stock. Read Article
Amazon Stock Could Be Stabilizing
If the broader market discontinues its bearish behavior and Amazon stock is able to hold this support level, a bullish play could be worth a shot. Read Article
Exxon Mobil: Oversold, But Still Wobbly
Exxon Mobil (XOM) has receded quite sharply over the past three weeks, but the shorts still might have additional opportunity in the coming days. Read Article
Delete This Software Stock From Your Portfolio Now
Autodesk's (ADSK) breakdown from an ominous head-and-shoulders formation was followed by a death cross. Read Article
Qihoo Investors Can Keep Looking North
Qihoo 360 Technology (QIHU) is a momentum stock and should be treated with caution, but it's showing few signs that it's ready to escape its broader uptrend. Read Article
