Options Trading

Akamai Has Cooled, But Is Heating Up Once More

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Akamai Technologies is down about 35% so far this year, but may be heating up again and could easily pop 10% to 15% in short order. Get the trade.

Only a Bonkers Bull Would Chase This Rally

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market technically hit bear market territory a few weeks ago, but don't tell that to the bulls. Stocks are overdue for a sell-off so wait for the pullback.

Risk Is Rapidly Rising in this Market

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
As we pace the best October in decades, the risk of a crash is looming large on Wall Street after the red-hot run for stocks.

It’s Time to ‘Clean Up’ with Clorox Puts

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Not only did CLX not participate in the market run-up, but all technical signs point to continued downside.

Oversold ‘Fracking’ Supplier Has Breakout Potential

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
'Fracking' supplier Carbo Ceramics, Inc. is oversold. Here's how to profit.

Schlumberger Soars After Solid Q3 Revenues

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
SLB missed estimates by pennies but income soared 50% year-over-year. Here are two bullish options trades to play the stock's rise.

23 Million Reasons to Make This Netflix Trade

By Preston James, Weekly Windfall Secrets
With this weekly options trade on Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), you can collect cash for each of the next 60 weeks!

Screaming Short: Chipotle Mexican Grill

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company's valuations are out-of-whack by even the most generous metrics. Buy put options or short the stock directly -- just short it right here, right now.

Herbalife Set for Another Healthy Quarter

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
HLF has an impressive track record of beating analysts’ earnings estimates. In fact, the company hasn’t had a miss for the past six years.

Create Your Own Silver Lining With SLV Calls

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
If you want to acquire bullish exposure to silver, one good way would be to trade call options on the SLV.

Alexion Pharma Offers a Prescription for Profits

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
ALXN has been on a slow and steady climb, and is an excellent candidate for options income with covered calls.

Is CROX a Stock with Too Many Holes?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Crocs got smashed on a dismal earnings pre-announcement, but the stock could make its own upside surprise.

The Right Way to Buy Rising Stocks

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Don't let the fear of being late to the party keep you on the sidelines. Here's a win-win strategy for buying stocks that are on the rise.

A Volatility View of Netflix Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
While NFLX volatility was elevated heading into earnings, it wasn’t high enough – not even close -- to predict the stock's steep descent.

Royal Caribbean Cruising for a Bruising

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The problem with RCL is its recent performance after reporting. The pattern is a run-up into earnings followed by a decline after the numbers hit the Street.

8 Great Stock Trading Opportunities

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The charts show these eight large stocks could be in line for massive breakouts -- some sooner than later.

High-Flying Utilities Losing Power

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors have become defensive in seeking safety and yield. And utilities, via the XLU, are nearing an intermediate-term top.

Market’s Recent Strength Nudges 3 Stocks Into Breakouts

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
These three companies have paired good corporate news with an overall positive market and, as a result, their stocks are challenging their trading ceilings.

Honeywell Calls Can Offer Sweet Short-Term Returns

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
HON beat analysts' expectations by 10 cents a share and raised its full-year outlook. This news could push shares higher the short term.
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