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Try This Tiffany Trade Before Earnings
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Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tiffany reports earnings before the bell tomorrow and the sentiment heading into the report is heavily bearish, setting up a contrarian bullish trade.
Get Solid Income From This Sturdy Stock
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
You may not have heard of Trinity Industries, but this name can bring you dependable cash, every month, with this options strategy.
How to Play the Lululemon Collapse
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Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Traders are souring on this apparel stock after an ill-timed recall -- here are two options strategies that position you for further downside.
JCPenney Faces a Communications Conundrum
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Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
In addition to its many turnaround challenges, JCPenney also is suffering from poor corporate messaging and communication.
Sell Pricey BBRY Options for Quick Profit
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The rumor mill has caused options prices to surge -- here's a low-risk way to take advantage of the hype.
A Sears Slide Sets Up Options Potential for Investors
Sears most recent financial performance can't be viewed as very positive, and looking at an options play ahead of their next release is a good idea
Mini-Options Change the Game for Small Investors
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Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
This powerful tool gives the average investor the ability to deploy lucrative options strategies with minimal capital outlay.
Print Some Cash With Proto Labs
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Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Selling puts in this 3-D printing company is a shrewd way to get involved in this hot space for the short term.
Beware as Macy’s Sunny Forecast Sends Shares Higher
Retailer Macy's came in with strong earnings and revenues, but longer term we view this is a "put" play on the basis of a long-term economic slowdown
How to Play Groupon Into Earnings
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Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Groupon shares have doubled since November, but the stock looks poised for a plunge. Here's one way to position yourself for a quick dip.
FSLR Looks Ready for an Earnings Pop
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Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
There's plenty to like about First Solar ahead of its quarterly report tonight -- here's one way to position yourself for an earnings-inspired rise in the shares.
Try a KORS Call on for Size
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The apparel stock has pulled back to support -- this long call strategy is looking for a rebound from these levels.
Commodities Cratered by Snarling Bears
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Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Wednesday's selling brought the pain to basic materials stocks, and Freeport was hit hard. Here's how to play the inevitable bounce.
A BDC With No Dividend? No Sweat
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
A covered call on business development company American Capital can still put cash in your pocket, if it continues its slow, steady climb.
Options: Why I Ran With Priceline, Not Apple
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Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Both were quite attractive, but after running through the permutations, PCLN proved a better trade. I felt my capital was safer here.
2 Big Techs to Bet on With Options
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Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Cisco and Nvidia set to report their latest results, here's how to play them with a bull call spread and a bear put spread, respectively.
Sell Puts on These 5 Stocks to Boost Your Income
With markets being as volatile as they are, here are 5 stocks where you can use the income-producing strategy of selling puts to make some extra money
CoinStar Looks Poised for a Plunge
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Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
This momentum darling is about to experience some severe growing pains -- the expectations are just too high.
How to Ride Mylan’s Steady Rise
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
A covered call strategy is perfect for this tortoise of a stock. The generic-drug maker is creeping to new highs without much overhead resistance.