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Is the VIX Cheap on the Anniversary of the Bear Market Low?

A year after we hit the bear market lows with the VIX around 50, the ‘fear index’ is now below 20. But does that mean…

In a Holding Pattern

The market continues to tenaciously hold above the support lines of 810 on the SPX and 8,000 on the DJI.

Dow, S&P Reverse

With reversals recorded yesterday for both the DJI and the SPX, bulls must move quickly to get back on course.

Are Weekly Options Better Than Monthly Options?

Here are a few scenarios to consider where weeklys may outperform traditional options.

Sell Signals Light Up the S&P 500

Sell signals on the SPX tell us now is an excellent time to cash in on any short-term trading gains.

Where is the Market Headed?

A target of 560 on the SPX is what many analysts have been looking at as the final bear-market target.

5 Ways to Trade a Neutral Iron Condor

There’s more than one way to trade ‘neutral’ to minimize risk.

Volatility Oddities Could Impact Broad Market

Interest in volatility products continues to grow despite low levels in the VIX.

A Trade to Protect You if the Market Crashes

With the downside risks growing, traders need to prepare for the worst and protect their portfolios.

Low Option Volatility Means Vertical Spreads

Option volatility has dropped, making it hard to profit by just selling calls. Try vertical spreads.

Indices Giving Sell Signals

More weakness should trigger profit-taking and drive stocks to around DJI 7,450 and SPX 800.

LinkedIn Options to Start Next Week

Options on LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD) could start trading on Friday, May 27.

Oil, S&P 500 Uptrend Indicates Bear Time

The S&P 500 Index is trading above its 200-, 50-, and 20-day moving averages, suggesting the market is too high and due for a sell-off…

SPX’s Lack of R-E-S-P-E-C-T Could Mean More Downside

Given the S&P 500’s lack of serious respect for its 200-day moving average, one would expect it to be broken to the downside.

A Warning Shot for the Bulls?

The S&P 500 has moved below three key technical marks, making today’s trading critical.

4 Spinoff Deals That Really Could Unlock Value

PayPal, Hertz, SPX and Symantec all have spinoff plans worth looking forward to. Here are the details on each of the deals.

Grown Men Tremble at Fear Gauge Close

The monthly settlement price of the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) is confusing.

Good News is Bad News Again

Can the Bulls Take Charge?

For the bulls to turn the market positive, the S&P 500 must close above the 875 and the Dow above 8,250.

Sidelines May be Best Spot for Traders

Charts in S&P Index Options (CBOE: SPX) and Financial Select SPDR (NYSE: XLF) show dangerous and volatile markets for most traders.

Invest in Future Winners: 7 Stocks to Beat the Market

These seven market-beating stocks are well-positioned to continue delivering outsized total returns for investors.

Testing the S&P’s Support

I remain a bear and expect that we will shortly have another test of the major support line at SPX 810.

Curb Your VIX Enthusiasm

VIX futures show volatility is expected to double in the next two months.

What NVIDIA Revealed About the Future of Tech… And How You Can Profit

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