Options Trade

4 Ways to Profit During Earnings Season — While Avoiding Earnings!

By Mike Scanlin, CEO, Born To Sell
Our screener has identified 4 strong covered-call candidates to help you earn profits this season without the earnings risk

After a Fast Start in 2012, Citi Could Fall Even Faster

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With bank stocks generally up over 20% just this year, sentiment readings are getting rather frothy.

All Signs Point to Yet Another Earnings Win for Eaton

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
ETN has posted positive earnings for the past five years, and it's set to do it again.

Do This Before Earnings Can Rock Your Favorite Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Expecting earnings drama in GS or other names? Collar your current returns with this sensible strategy.

Netflix Still in Play as it Explodes Higher

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
If this is a bona fide trend reversal, even-higher prices should be in the offing.

Squeeze Profits out of Lululemon With Weekly Options

By Preston James, Weekly Windfall Secrets
It's great to be back with you in the new year!  Toward the end of 2011, the market was as volatile as I can ever…

Sell GOOG, AAPL, C Options to Make a Fast Buck

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pocket some quick cash on Google, Apple and Citi earnings this season -- even if they come in sour. Here's how.

Overbought Caterpillar Set to Sell Off … Again

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
CAT is trading at the most overbought level on a 9-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) since last April.

Grab Nike Premium Before the Stock Takes Off

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The overhead $100 psychological barrier might be tough for NKE to break through.

Can Microsoft Sustain its Recent Surge?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
MSFT is up an impressive 7.8% alone this year, but the odds of it beginning a rip-roaring uptrend are slim. Get the trade.

This Stock Could Get a Consumer Electronics Show Boost

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Global technology-based company Corning Inc. (NYSE:GLW) produces optical fiber, cable, and photonic components for the telecom industry. It also makes glass panels, funnels, liquid crystal…

Bear Spreads on Bonds Worth Another Shot

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
In the world of charts and fundamental data about stocks and companies, you have access to numerous methods of identifying actionable trade opportunities. You might…

Jazz Pharma’s Bullish Run Looks Tapped Out

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
This is a speculative play but, if this trade idea is triggered, the stock might be able to drop to $42 in a hurry.

McDonald’s Shares Ready to Lose Some Weight

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
MCD was the best-performing stock of 2011, rising over 30% in 2011. But early this week saw positions being unwound.

Profit Without Puts on Gold Miners Losing Their Luster

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Despite the snapback rally in GDX over the past few days, it continues to look vulnerable.

Resolve to Collect More Option Premium This Year

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
With a ton of overhead resistance, it may be hard for UTHR to go on a bullish run, which makes a covered call a practical trade.

4 Long-Term Option Plays for 2012

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Longer-dated options afford you the luxury of extra time to capture a move early. Here are four LEAP trades to consider.

Get Paid to Play an S&P Breakout

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
If the week leading into year-end is any indication, the SPY's symmetrical triangle looks poised to break out to the upside.

A Bearish Play on the Volatility ETF to Start the New Year

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Market conditions should continue to put downward pressure on VXX, making bearish plays all the more appealing.
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