Closing Wrap-Up, September 2 - Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:15:00 EST
Gains continue Thursday on hopes of a better than expected payroll number Friday.
Jody Osborne, Optionetics.com | Market Trends: ETNs & Specialty ETFs - Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:48:00 EST
Ever wonder how an ETF obtains double the returns of an index? Or returns that move in the opposite direction? Clare White looks at securities within an ETF to shed some light on those returns.
Clare White, CMT, Optionetics.com | Midday Action: September 2 - Thu, 2 Sep 2010 08:34:00 EST
Analysts may see HP's $33 bid for 3Par as having gone "too far" but the options suggest it's just about right.
Chris Tyler, Optionetics.com | Morning Watch, September 2 - Thu, 2 Sep 2010 06:45:00 EST
Economic data and M&A activity keep the bulls in charge Thursday.
Jody Osborne, Optionetics.com | Economic Watchdog, Sept 1 - Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:46:00 EST
The main focus this week is the jobs market and traders got some data on this sector Wednesday.
Jody Osborne, Optionetics.com | Closing Wrap-Up, September 1 - Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:30:00 EST
Major market indices soar on positive economic data in the U.S and abroad.
Jody Osborne, Optionetics.com | Growth Stock Swing Option: Sept 1, 2010 - Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:44:00 EST
On the week, the SP-500 is up 1.30% and presenting growth investors with more food and tickers for thought.
Chris Tyler, Optionetics.com | Midday Action: September 1 - Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:03:00 EST
Bulls enjoy a stunning September morning spearheaded by data out of China and fresh monies on the hunt following August's slippery declines.
Chris Tyler, Optionetics.com | Real-World Trading: Flying to Profits Using a Butterfly, Part IV - Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:00:00 EST
Despite a drop in price, the loss for our mock trade was minimal, allowing us to stay in the trade.
Jody Osborne, Optionetics.com | Closing Wrap-Up, August 31 - Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:30:00 EST
Increased volume does little for stocks with major market indices closing near the flat line.
Jody Osborne, Optionetics.com |
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Possible Case: Corinthian Colleges, Inc. 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud - Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:09:07 -0700
Corinthian Colleges, Inc. 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud
| Law Suit Filed: Corinthian Colleges, Inc. COCO Securities Fraud - Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:09:07 -0700
Corinthian Colleges, Inc. COCO
| Possible Case: China Natural Gas Inc 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud - Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:05:14 -0700
China Natural Gas Inc 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud
| Law Suit Filed: China Natural Gas Inc CHNG Securities Fraud - Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:05:14 -0700
China Natural Gas Inc CHNG
| Settlement: Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit Against Beazer Homes - Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:25:48 -0700
Preliminary Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit Against Beazer Homes
| Possible Case: Landwin Group, LLC 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud - Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:20:17 -0700
Landwin Group, LLC 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud
| Law Suit Filed: Landwin Group, LLC MLGx Securities Fraud - Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:20:17 -0700
Landwin Group, LLC MLGx
| Possible Case: Orient Paper 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud - Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:20:38 -0700
Orient Paper 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud
| Law Suit Filed: Orient Paper ONP Securities Fraud - Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:20:38 -0700
Orient Paper ONP
| Possible Case: American Apparel, Inc 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud - Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:00:39 -0700
American Apparel, Inc 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud
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 Today's Market
OPEC Cuts Output - Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:12:00 GMT
As we enter midday trading, the major market indices continue to creep higher...(Read More)
| Jobless Claims Plunge, Import Prices Rise - Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:52:00 GMT
Stocks are climbing higher this morning following a mix of earnings and economic data...(Read More)
| News on Merck and SUPERVALU - Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:53:00 GMT
After spending most of the afternoon in the red, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA - 12,317.5) struggled into the black, finishing 0.02 percent higher...(Read More)
| Mixed Market at Midday - Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:17:00 GMT
Market averages are mixed as the final two hours of trading sets in. Investors are shuffling through a variety of encouraging news, including the possibility of mergers in the airline sector and strong retail sales...(Read More)
| Surging Crude Stops Stocks Cold - Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:48:00 GMT
U.S. stocks shot out of the gates with vigor, helped along by stronger-than-expected retail sales data...(Read More)
| Positive Broker Comments on Apple Computer - Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:03:00 GMT
Futures are soaring higher this morning following yesterday's report on interest rates from the Federal Open Market Committee...(Read More)
| Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged, Door Open for More Hikes - Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:25:00 GMT
The broad market is climbing back from its session lows as investor review the latest comments from the Fed...(Read More)
| Goldman Sachs Hits New High - Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:51:00 GMT
We are seeing slight losses for the major indices so far this trading day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA - 12,316) is down about 13 points, while the Nasdaq Composite (COMP - 2,435) has lost about seven points...(Read More)
| Texas Instruments Lowers Guidance - Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:42:00 GMT
U.S. futures are pointed lower this morning, as a lowered earnings forecast from Texas Instruments (TXN) and an earnings report out of Best Buy (BBY) broke traders out of their Fed-induced stupor heading into the open...(Read More)
| Boeing, General Mills Lift Dividends - Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:13:00 GMT
The major market indices inched higher on Monday, as investors await Tuesday's Federal Open Market Committee meeting...(Read More)
| Commission Upholds QUALCOMM Infringement Ruling - Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:13:00 GMT
Trading is modestly higher as we enter the final two hours of trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA - 12,328) has added roughly 20 points while the S&P 500 Index (SPX - 1,413.56) has increased nearly four points...(Read More)
| Home Builders Feel Slowing Market - Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:54:00 GMT
Monday morning has brought a welcome rise to the major indices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA - 12,337.13) is higher by almost 30 points, while the Nasdaq Composite (COMP - 2,449.91) has been slightly more modest in its gains, up 12.59 points so far today...(Read More)
| Merrill Lynch Cuts Oil Outlook - Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:36:00 GMT
Futures are edging higher this morning, indicative of a positive open, as traders look to start the week on the right foot...(Read More)
| Millennium Announces FDA Approval - Fri, 08 Dec 2006 18:15:00 GMT
The major market indices remain in positive territory this afternoon. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA - 12,306.5) has added 28 points and the S&P 500 Index (SPX - 1,410.56) is up three points...(Read More)
| Consumer Sentiment Wanes - Fri, 08 Dec 2006 16:07:00 GMT
It's been a bit of a rocky session for U.S. equities so far, which plunged below breakeven early on but have now fought their way just into positive territory...(Read More)
| Nonfarm Payrolls Surpass Expectations - Fri, 08 Dec 2006 13:44:00 GMT
This morning, the Labor Department announced that job growth continued at a steady, moderate pace in November...(Read More)
| National Semiconductor Reports Revenue Decline - Thu, 07 Dec 2006 21:29:00 GMT
Despite opening higher on the session, the major market indices were unable to stem the decline during today's trading...(Read More)
| Odds of a Rate Cut Fall - Thu, 07 Dec 2006 18:49:00 GMT
As we head into the final two hours of trading, the major market indices are hovering close to the break-even mark...(Read More)
| Natural Gas Inventories Slip - Thu, 07 Dec 2006 15:48:00 GMT
Stocks are attempting to trudge higher this morning as traders have shrugged off the latest initial jobless claims report in favor of tomorrow's nonfarm payrolls announcement...(Read More)
| Eli Lilly Reaffirms Outlook, Yum Battles Possible E.coli in Delaware - Thu, 07 Dec 2006 13:59:00 GMT
The market appears set to start the session off on the right foot, as futures have inched higher this morning...(Read More)
| Petroleum Concerns Hold Indices Lower - Wed, 06 Dec 2006 22:02:00 GMT
The major market indices failed to extricate themselves from the red this afternoon, despite spending most of the session circling the break-even zone...(Read More)
| Biovail (BVF) Gets a Boost - Wed, 06 Dec 2006 18:17:00 GMT
Cruising out of the lunch hour, U.S. stocks are still showing resilience but continue to circle the breakeven zone...(Read More)
| Crude Supplies Drop, Jobs in Private Sector Swell - Wed, 06 Dec 2006 15:56:00 GMT
The market is attempting to bounce back from its intraday lows this morning, but remains bogged down in the red...(Read More)
| Merck Reaffirms Outlook, Panera Warns - Wed, 06 Dec 2006 13:16:00 GMT
Futures are slightly lower this morning, indicating a weak start to the session...(Read More)
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Under Observation
Anxiety forces U.S. stock futures in a tight trading range - Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:55:00 GMT
Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) are trading flat with fair value this morning, as Wall Street holds its breath ahead of this morning's August nonfarm payrolls and unemployment rate...(Read More)
| Another oil-rig mishap in the Gulf of Mexico fueled crude futures higher - Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:18:00 GMT
Stocks spent most of the session just north of breakeven today, as the Street's initial reaction to relatively upbeat retail and economic reports was somewhat muted ahead of tomorrow's highly anticipated nonfarm payrolls report...(Read More)
| Homebuilders rebound from oversold levels; can they sustain the rally? - Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:28:00 GMT
The housing sector received a rare piece of positive economic data this morning, as July's pending home sales rose 5.2%, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR)...(Read More)
| Analysts say Macau revenue could remain 'soft' through September - Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:45:00 GMT
Call traders have converged on Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) today, with intraday volume already surpassing the stock's expected single-session call activity...(Read More)
| Option players have adopted a bearish stance on K lately - Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:55:00 GMT
Welcome to Sector Style, a weekly series for all you savvy speculators who wish to stay on top of the latest trends in the trading world...(Read More)
| JWN, JCP, and COST blew past expectations - Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:00:00 GMT
August retail data was released this morning, with many retailers hoping that back-to-school shoppers would boost their sales...(Read More)
| CBOE was the center of a price-target cut at BMO Capital - Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:20:00 GMT
Medical device maker Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX), options exchange issue CBOE Holdings, Inc...(Read More)
| Wall Street cheers economic data, but refuses to take a stand ahead of employment report - Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:53:00 GMT
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is clinging to support in the 10,250 region and its 50-day moving average, as the blue-chip barometer dips into negative territory heading into the latter half of the session...(Read More)
| Retailer sees rise in monthly sales figures - Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:25:00 GMT
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) joined the ranks of its retailing peers this morning by announcing that its August sales rose 3% to %24312 million, while same-store sales increased 1%...(Read More)
| Options players bet against a rally in Pier 1 Imports - Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:10:00 GMT
Pier 1 Imports Inc. (PIR) presented the Street with some positive news this morning when it released its quarterly same-store sales results...(Read More)
| Verizon sees jump in optimism - Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:10:00 GMT
Today's column includes a look at a rise in call trading on Arena Pharmaceuticals (ARNA), eBay (EBAY), and Verizon Communications (VZ)...(Read More)
| Wall Street trades cautiously higher ahead of economic data - Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:54:00 GMT
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) soared 255 points on Wednesday, logging its best day since July 7 as hopes for a global economic recovery rose...(Read More)
| So far, September isn't living up to its reputation as a dreary month for stocks - Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:16:00 GMT
It was an unusually bloody August for the stock market, but traders seemed determined to make up for lost ground today...(Read More)
| Options trader bets on volatility for this online retailer, but hedges his bets - Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:25:00 GMT
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) is reportedly working on a new subscription service that would allow customers to stream TV shows over the Internet directly to their TVs...(Read More)
| Everything you ever wanted to know about the traders at Schaeffer's Investment Research - Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:45:00 GMT
Here at Schaeffer's, we're lucky to have a talented group of traders who provide us with a wealth of insight into what's happening on the Street...(Read More)
| Will the company's increasing market share spook the skeptics? - Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:15:00 GMT
The shares of Ford Motor Company (F) have followed the broader equities market higher today, despite a dip in month-over-month and year-over-year sales in August...(Read More)
| The for-profit education firm has attracted heavy put volume of late - Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:30:00 GMT
Apollo Group, Inc. (APOL) and Yamana Gold Inc. (AUY) have become favorite targets of options traders lately...(Read More)
| GRMN earns a rare bullish brokerage note, courtesy of Wedbush - Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:45:00 GMT
Fertilizer firm China Agritech Inc. (CAGC), navigation hotshot Garmin Ltd. (GRMN), and virtualization vixen VMware, Inc...(Read More)
| Wall Street bulls take heart in improving domestic and overseas economic data - Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:51:00 GMT
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has rocketed more than 250 points higher heading into the latter half of the session, as a round of better-than-expected economic data has provided a spark of hope for a continued economic recovery...(Read More)
| Calls have been flying off the shelves today - Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:30:00 GMT
Tech geeks, rejoice! Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) infamous "September event" is happening today, with rumors swirling over what, exactly, AAPL will unveil...(Read More)
| Traders hedge bearish bets with call positions - Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMT
Earnings are set to roll in from Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (TTWO) on Thursday, Sept...(Read More)
| Campbell's Soup Co. is boiling over, but is recent put activity questioning the stock's strength? - Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:45:00 GMT
While many consumer goods companies have struggled this year, the shares of Campbell Soup Co...(Read More)
| Put trading swells on HRB - Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:15:00 GMT
Today's column examines accelerated call trading on Brocade Communications Systems (BRCD), a jump in put trading on H&R Block (HRB) following brokerage comments, and an increase in put trading on VeriSign (VRSN)...(Read More)
| Both the burger chain and the offshore drilling issue are pointed higher on buyout rumors - Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:22:00 GMT
Today's column includes takeover talk for Burger King Holdings, Inc. (BKC), a bullish brokerage note for CIT Group Inc...(Read More)
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Market Recap
Market Recap for 1/18/2008 - Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:30:00 GMT
Talk about your turbulent day. At one point, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was more than 150 points higher, then it was down more than 100 points...(Read More)
| Market Recap for 1/17/2008 - Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:30:00 GMT
Today, it was Merrill Lynch's (MER) turn to report a massive quarterly loss on subprime-mortgage investments gone south - but stock futures were higher ahead of the open, suggesting that investors were finally ready to take a break from panic selling...(Read More)
| Market Recap for 1/16/2008 - Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:30:00 GMT
Today's session started off in much the same manner as yesterday's, with another round of poorly received earnings from Dow components and inflation data hitting the Street...(Read More)
| Market Recap for 1/15/2008 - Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:30:00 GMT
The selling mood continued on Wall Street today as investors digested a wider-than-expected fourth-quarter loss from Citigroup (C), along with news that the producer price index posted its largest calendar-year increase since 1981 last year...(Read More)
| Market Recap for 1/14/2008 - Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:30:00 GMT
After last week, any good news had a chance to spark a major run higher for the market, and good news is exactly what IBM (IBM) had in store...(Read More)
| Market Recap for 1/11/2008 - Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:30:00 GMT
The day looked promising, what with Bank of America (BAC) confirming the rumored purchase of Countrywide Financial (CFC)...(Read More)
| Market Recap for 1/10/2008 - Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:30:00 GMT
The trading day started out with a downside bias yet again as investors reacted to a string of disappointing same-store sales reports from the retail sector - and for a while, it looked as though stocks were going to suffer through yet another day of selling pressure...(Read More)
| Market Recap for 1/9/2008 - Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:30:00 GMT
After yesterday?s flurry of news, today started calmly, allowing the Dow to quickly ascend to a 100-point gain...(Read More)
| Market Recap for 1/8/2008 - Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:30:00 GMT
There was no shortage of news on Wall Street ahead of the open this morning, as management shake-ups at Bear Stearns (BSC) and Starbucks (SBUX) competed for headlines with KB Home's massive fourth-quarter loss...(Read More)
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