Jon Najarian

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Jon “DRJ” Najarian is a professional investor, noted media analyst and speaker, and cofounder of optionMonster. Following a brief stint as a Chicago Bears linebacker, Jon launched his financial career at the Chicago Board Options Exchange in 1981, trading in the pits for some 25 years. In 1989 he founded Mercury Trading, running the company for 15 years until 2004, when he sold his floor-trading operations to Citadel, one of the world's largest hedge funds.

More recently, Jon -- often known after his CBOE floor call letters "DRJ" -- has developed and patented trading applications used to identify unusual activity in stock, options and futures markets, notably the Heat Seeker program, which uncovers extraordinary buying patterns from among the 180,000 quotes per second that stream from America's stock, options and futures exchanges. In addition to optionMonster.com, Jon's research and analysis is widely cited by leading financial media including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Reuters, Bloomberg, Dow Jones, Fox News Channel, CBS Radio and CNBC. Jon is a CNBC contributor, hosts a CBS Radio show, and webcasts twice daily on CBOE-TV.

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Too Cheap to Ignore (Deep in the Money Calls $)

By Jon Najarian

This big pharma name should see growth opportunities and cost savings after its purchase of Wyeth closes. Also, reviewing two closed positions.

10:26AM 05/13/09

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Finding Growth and Safety (Deep in the Money Calls $)

By Jon Najarian

This provider of medical devices has proven the bears wrong, and could be setting up for a move higher.

09:07AM 05/11/09

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A Tasty New Play (Deep in the Money Calls $)

By Jon Najarian

This food firm is a value play that's starting to show signs of life. In addition, taking some profits in another name.

09:45AM 05/08/09

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A True Growth Story (Deep in the Money Calls $)

By Jon Najarian

Finding opportunity with this vehicle-salvage company, which has built a solid franchise in a niche market.

09:15AM 05/06/09

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A Different Rite of Spring (Deep in the Money Calls $)

By Jon Najarian

This refinery is well positioned as more gasoline is beginning to be made ahead of the summer driving season.

09:27AM 05/04/09

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An Irrational Move Lower (Deep in the Money Calls $)

By Jon Najarian

Shares of this name have sold off, creating a good buying opportunity. Also, reviewing prior stock picks.

09:55AM 05/01/09

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Good Story Goes on Sale (Deep in the Money Calls $)

By Jon Najarian

This rent-to-own merchandise company has a business model that allows it to benefit from the current credit squeeze.

09:15AM 04/29/09

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Finding Opportunity in Deleveraging (Deep in the Money Calls $)

By Jon Najarian

This real estate investment trust is repairing its finances, and its shares are ready to rebound.

09:28AM 04/27/09

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Buy on a Pullback (Deep in the Money Calls $)

By Jon Najarian

This manufacturer of big drilling rigs leads its industry with strong long-term growth prospects.

09:20AM 04/24/09

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