option calls
By 5pm Sunday when the Forex markets open, we should be able to assess the damage Greece has unleashed upon the financial world. World economic Armageddon is coming… Haven’t you read the papers or watched the news? The Greek vote is being compared to the most dire financial events in history. A win by the leftist party Syriza will ignite panic in equity markets on Monday. Who… Read More
Starbux (SBUX) announced yesterday they were buying Bay Bread, a small bakery chain from San Francisco. Panera Bread Co. (PNRA) opened lower this morning on the news, as folks worried that the deal may effect Panera Bread Co.’s(PNRA) growth.
The only thing I think it will do short term, is bring attention to a stock that should be trading closer to $200 then $100.
We positioned ourselves with… Read More
May 22nd Watchlist
What a great day yesterday, as the market shook off an opening drop and ramped up the rest of the day. Moves like that are the kind that options traders dream for… One directional! We haven’t had that in a few weeks, and most of the calls purchased Friday or at the open, were up big. Of course AAPL was the big winner as the 565 strikes… Read More
How is it that the most hyped IPO in recent memory closed just in the green instead of up 50% on it’s first day? Was it from the constant upward pricing of the offering in the weeks prior to the IPO on the so-called pent up retail demand(THE SHEEP). Possibly, but maybe it because folks on the inside were getting a bit nervous about holding their shares longer then… Read More
With the employment numbers from last week still weighing on the market, people have overlooked the news piece that will be a catalyst for the rest of the summer. Obama and Romney are now in a virtual dead heat in the polls.
As you read the press, there continues to be a glaring trend:
Two new polls find that although the candidates are tied for overall support, Obama…
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I have been following Par Pharmaceuticals (PRX) for 4+ years now, and have watched it move from $8.57 in 2008 to $42.80 last week. I quite honestly think the stock is just starting to get traction. I wrote about Par Pharmaceuticals (PRX) on April 24th, when the stock was trading at $40.94, and gave quite a few reasons for my bullish sentiment. Earnings are out pre-market tomorrow.… Read More
Earnings plays can be very rewarding for those who are on the right side of the trade via options. Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) catapulted 10%+ on their earnings report the last two weeks, while Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) fell 50% on theirs. Which will be the one to bring option players the 1000%+ gain in the coming week? Here are a few we have on radar for next… Read More
I will be having a live Q & A on Monday April 23rd from 7pm to 8pm. I am hoping to have the live desktop up and be on audio, while you can ask your questions via the chat console. This will be available for those with the education package and above.
Also check the new calender feature at the bottom of the site for upcoming events. Some maybe site… Read More
