Trading Opportunities

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Retailers Like Target Still Look Strong

We can accelerate our retail returns with a new put write on TGT.

Strong Jobs Numbers Boost Bank of America

We want to take advantage of rising long-term interest rates with a put write on Bank of America (NYSE:BAC)

Betting on L Brands to Bounce in December

I'm recommending a bullish call option on L Brands, Inc. (NYSE:LB), which operates retailers like Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works.

Shifting Our Approach to Selling Starbucks Covered Calls

We had been selling covered calls against Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) with a strike price around $85, but now we think higher strikes are the best strategy.

Trade of the Day: Warm up With Campbell Soup Stock

CPB stock rallied following the company's latest earnings report. Despite a marginally lowered outlook CPB stock held in well and on the charts scored a technical breakout that could serve it well in coming weeks.

Trade of the Day: Dollar Tree Stock Becoming a Penny Bargain

DLTR stock fell more than 20% over the past few trading sessions. From a price action perspective in the near term the stock is now getting markedly oversold and ripe for a tradeable bounce.

Apache Corporation is a Great Target for a Put Write

Shares of Apache Corporation (NYSE:APA) are lower than ever before, and we can take advantage of the stock's latest move lower with a bullish put write.

Squeezing Some Premium Out of Cisco Systems

We've been holding a long stock position on Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) since early August, and we think it's a good time to sell a covered call.

Trade of the Day: The Year-End Bull Case for the Russell 2000

The IWM ETFtrotted sideways for most of the year after a rally in January and February. The recent breakout attempt however is getting attention and could indeed result in more upside through year-end 2019.

Semiconductor Stocks like Xilinx are Holding Above Support

The U.S. chipmaker Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX) has started making higher lows, and a put write is an excellent way to collect some extra premium while investors are optimistic about U.S.-China trade.

Walmart Stalled After Earnings, but the Holidays Could Push it Higher

We recommend trading Walmart (NYSE:WMT) with a bullish put write.

Decriminalization Won’t Pass the Senate, and Cronos Will Come Back Down

This morning, I am recommending a bearish trade on Cronos Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRON), the vertically integrated cannabis company.

Get Your Bonus from Bank of America

This quarter has been an especially good one for Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC).

Trade of the Day: Canopy Growth Leaves Bullish Mark on the Charts

Cannabis stocks like CGC stock rallied on November 20th, which in turn left a notable bullish mark behind on the chart. All else being equal this now calls for more upside in the stock.

Trade of the Day: Home Depot Stock Points Lower Still

HD stock tumbled more than 5% on Tuesday November 19th after the company's latest earnings report. Through the lens of technical analysis Tuesday's price action qualifies as a so called 'bearish reversal,' which is to say that HD stock may have lower to go in coming days/weeks.

This Cheap Bearish Trade on Target Banks on Weak Earnings

This morning, I'm recommending a bearish trade on the Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT).

Nike’s Strong Brand Will Help its Holiday Performance

Positive retail spending news has helped Nike (NASDAQ:NKE) continue rising, and we think a put write is an excellent way to take advantage of the situation.

A Put Option on Delphi Takes Advantage of Global Weakness

This morning, I am recommending a bearish trade on Delphi Technologies (NYSE:DLPH), the United Kingdom-based vehicle propulsion designer and manufacturer.

Generating Income on Microsoft’s Breakout

We think this is a good time to take advantage of bullish momentum in the tech sector by selling a put on Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT).