Tuesday May 21st, 2013
The Big Idea
Update on the Charts
John Carter | May 21, 2013 8:58 AM ET
John Carter of Simpler Options reviews the charts of SPX, FXE and GLD.
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Henry Schwartz Analysis: XLF Mega Bear Spreads
May 21, 2013 9:54 AM ET
In the options market, hefty spreads on the XLF have been noteworthy and seem to be expressing concerns about a possible pullback in months ahead.
Skip Raschke Trade: RHT
May 21, 2013 7:26 AM ET
RHT has serious downside potential as I read the prospects for the stock.
Jared Woodard Analysis: Adjusting Iron Condors
May 21, 2013 7:16 AM ET
One of the most frequently asked questions where condor trades are concerned is what to do once a position is under pressure.
Andrew Keene Trade: TMUS
May 20, 2013 3:13 PM ET
Following its debut, many firms, including UBS and Deutsche Bank upgraded TMUS to a “buy” rating. We are also making a bet the stock goes higher.
Henry Schwartz Analysis: FIO
May 20, 2013 10:08 AM ET
FIO has been a serious underperformer in 2013, but some investors in the options market seem to be anticipating a rebound.
Futures Opening Print
May 20, 2013 9:22 AM ET
Let's review some metrics of the most hated rally in history.
Market Sentiment
May 20, 2013 8:15 AM ET
As we start a new week post-options expiration, let's get clear on some of the issues in play
John Carter Analysis: E-mini S&P 500, GMCR & FXE
May 20, 2013 7:17 AM ET
Stocks continued higher on Friday but the signal that led the rally is starting to subside. We also update the closing prices for our GMCR trade and what we're tracking for the euro ETF, FXE.
Phil McDonnell Trade: ATVI
May 20, 2013 7:02 AM ET
Our stock pick for the day is ATVI, the video game designer.
Skip Raschke Trade: X
May 20, 2013 6:50 AM ET
The timing is critical relative to the trade’s risk/reward.
Andrew Keene Trade: LCC
May 17, 2013 12:45 PM ET
If the new American Airlines can signal the kind of profitability that some analysts expect the company and it’s newly issued stock could be set to take flight.
Mark Sebastian Trade: ZNGA
May 17, 2013 12:36 PM ET
With hedge funds taking positions and internet gambling slowly starting to break out, ZNGA looks like it has a trip to the $4 handle is in the cards.
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