Highlights from Options action 5/7/2023
Options Action: Traders cautiously returning to regional banks (cnbc.com) Options Action: Traders cautiously returning to regional banks CNBC’s Melissa Lee and the Option…
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The Pop In Volatility as investors react to Bank Failures
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Take Advantage of Global Microchip Shortages with Structured Notes
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F--WsqBbFjw[/embed] Halo and Equity Armor Investments discuss how structured notes can help tap into emerging opportunities in the …
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Options Action Highlights 4/28
What the options market makes of First Republic’s troubles The Options Action traders discuss reports that First Republic Bank is most likely headed for FDIC receivership…
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April Market Review: Tech Stocks Continue to Outperform
April Market Review: Tech Stocks Continue to Outperform It's been another eventful month for the markets, and we've seen some interesting trends and indicators worth keep…
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Watching out for the Bears: Factors that could drive the Market Lower
Watching out for the Bears: Factors that could drive the Market Lower Last week, we looked at the bull case for equities , but this week it's time to consider the bear ca…
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Options Action Highlights 4/23
With a huge slate of earnings next week, here's how our traders are playing the names (cnbc.com) With a huge slate of earnings next week, here’s how our traders are playi…
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Navigating the Challenging Terrain: Insights for Investors in the Current Macro Environment
As we move into the second quarter of 2023, investors are faced with a challenging path forward in the current macro environment. The stock market has been on a wild ride…
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Market Update: Q1 2023 and Outlook for the Rest of the Year
Market Update: Q1 2023 and Outlook for the Rest of the Year The first quarter of 2023 has been marked by ongoing market volatility, driven by concerns over inflation and …
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Waiting for the Spike: Predicting Ups and Downs with Volatility
Understanding Volatility Indexes As someone who is fascinated by volatility, my daily routine revolves around monitoring the SPIKES Volatility Index and VIX charts. The S…
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The Unemployment Trend: A Warning Sign for the Stock Market?
Navigating the Complex Relationship between the Stock Market and the Job Market Investors and policymakers await the non-farm payroll report to gauge the economy's streng…
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How the Yield Curve Predicts Market Volatility
From Highs to Lows: How the Yield Curve Predicts Market Volatility Throughout Economic Cycles! Last week, my blog post focused on the Federal Reserve and their role in ma…
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More Volatility ahead
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCBH-7dNXbg[/embed] Technically, the stock market doesn't look so hot right now, will that break below 4100 in the s&p 500. But fun…
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2023 Stock Market Rollercoaster: From Peak to Trough, Here's What to Expect in the Economic Cycle
The stock market in 2023 has been a wild ride. Don't miss the forest for the trees. The market narrative in January suggested that technicals were strong, and the economy…
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Earnings from Australian firms $BHP $COL $AWC $SGP, plus $VIX
For those paying attention, downside SPX puts were bid and upside VIX calls were bid. Watch the Volatility Index specialist Brian Stutland break it down. [embed]https://t…
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Brian Stutland Highlights from Options action. 2/17 $XOM $VIX $MNST $NVDA $YETI
Breaking down the biggest options activity during the week. With CNBC’s Melissa Lee and the Options Action traders, Carter Worth, Brian Stutland, Mike Khouw and Bonawyn E…
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Is another Volmageddon looming? What I learned from the biggest stop hunt of my career.
The stock market is a constantly evolving and dynamic place. With each passing year, new strategies and techniques are developed that allow investors to capitalize on its…
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Understanding Volatility: A Look at Recent Trends and Future Outlook
Understanding Volatility and the VIX: A Look at Recent Trends and Future Outlook Yesterday, the VIX, a commonly used measure of market volatility, expired at 18.69, which…
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The BIG 3 Kohls, Regeneron, Boeing.
Watch and learn as I share my expert insights on @TDANetwork with @NPetaIlides @FuturesBen_TDAN and how to trade like a pro. KSS, REGN, BA: Technical Trends & How To Trad…
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Unlocking the Mystery of Hedged Equity: An Introduction to a Risk-Managed Investment Strategy
"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get,” Investing is unpredictable, it is essential to have a diversified, long term perspective embraci…
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2/10 Yield Curve and Economic Bubbles
2/10 Yield Curve and the Popping of Economic Bubbles The 2/10 yield curve is a widely recognized economic indicator that accurately predicts recessions , but its limitati…
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Poker and Options Trading: A Game of Probabilities and Risk Management
Poker and Options Trading: Similar Strategies, Shared Principles Understanding Probabilities, Risk Management, and Having an Edge Both poker and options trading require a…
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Options Action Highlights
Options traders break down how to play high-profile earnings on deck next week The “Options Action” traders break down upcoming earnings from Uber, Disney, Pepsi and PayP…
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Risk Management: A Key Element of Successful Investing
When it comes to investing, risk is an inevitable part of the equation. But while taking risks can lead to significant rewards, it’s important to remember that every inve…
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Huge Options bet betting on more upside in $AMZN
Highlights from CNBC's Options Action Options trader making $31 million bet on Amazon ahead of earnings. Options trader making $31 million bet on Amazon ahead of earnings…
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Investors prepare for Fed Purgatory
The Fed is finally ready to switch up their tone. Moving from a contractionary to an easing phase, which historically leads to investment opportunities for those who can …
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Gamestop, Pulte Group, Cleveland Cliffs technical trends how to trade
With stocks off to a hot start, and the calendar rolling over into seasonally the worst month of the year for the S&P 500, $SPY I thought it was a good time to look at so…
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Buy The Chip Rip?
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2023/01/25/buy-the-chip-rip-bullish-options-betting-on-intel-ahead-of-earnings.html Bullish options betting on Intel ahead of earnings.…
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Weekly Volatility outlook
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The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Last week the S&P 500 broke a key technical level. The entire trading world was talking about it and watching it. It has become the most famous trend line in the history …
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