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CHTR, DGX: Broken Spreads

Jim Fink, Derek Myers / Rolls

Two rolls today on deep in-the-money broken spreads. Wishing everyone a great holiday weekend — we’ll be back on Tuesday, September 2nd with our regular weekly trade alerts…. Read More


WYNN: Not Winning

Jim Fink / Rolls

A positive Wall Street upgrade has got this casino stock ripping higher, but the hype is greater than reality so a neutral roll is the best play…. Read More


MAR, RJF: Financing Hotels

Jim Fink / New Trades

With the Federal Reserve likely to cut interest rates at its September meeting, financial and travel stocks should benefit…. Read More


PG: Labor of Suds

Jim Fink, Derek Myers / Rolls

One roll before the holiday weekend. … Read More


SPX: 0DTE Volatility Trade

Jim Fink, Derek Myers / New Trades

Iron Condor on S&P 500 Index Security Root Symbol: SPX Expiration Date: Wednesday, August 27th Strategy Overview: Buy to Open: $6390 Put Sell to Open: $6460 Put Buy to Open: $6545 Call Sell to Open: $6475 Call Option Symbols: SPXW250827P6390 and SPXW250827P6460 and SPXW250827C6475 and SPXW250827C6545 Order Details: Limit Order Price: Net credit of $12.50 […]… Read More


AMP, SCHW, INCY: Buy Stock, Sell Put Option, Buy Call Option

Jim Fink, Derek Myers / New Trades

This month’s Seasonal Stock Alert highlights two of our regular seasonally strong opportunities—AMP (Ameriprise Financial) and SCHW (Charles Schwab)—both of which historically benefit from favorable trends during this period. In addition to these bullish ideas, we’re also introducing a bonus bearish position in INCY (Incyte Corp), designed to capitalize on its recurring seasonal weakness. By combining two core bullish trades with an optional bearish put, we’re offering a well-rounded set of recommendations that reflect both the strength and balance we aim to deliver each month…. Read More


FDX, MCD: Won’t Go Down

Jim Fink / Rolls

Stocks that usually decline in late August are, well, not declining so rolls are needed…. Read More


AKAM, BSX: As and Bs

Jim Fink / New Trades

With stocks moving higher so far in August for the fourth straight month, the bull party should continue for the last few days of the month. Medical device and Internet tech stocks should be upward leaders. Let’s hope Nvidia’s earnings on Wednesday afternoon don’t ruin the fun for everyone…. Read More


NOW, LDOS: Workflow Warfare

Jim Fink, Derek Myers / New Trades

Markets begin this week on a cautiously optimistic note—buoyed by Fed Chair Powell’s dovish tone from Jackson Hole that lifted U.S. equities to fresh highs—and now shift focus to a clutch of critical developments. All eyes are on Nvidia’s earnings (after market close on Wednesday, August 27), a closely watched test for the AI-driven tech rally amid valuation concerns and easing export tensions. Analysts expect revenue around $46 billion (up ~53%), with EPS near $1.00. Equally pivotal is the July PCE inflation report (Friday), the Fed’s preferred gauge, which will heavily influence rate‑cut expectations heading into September. Alongside these macro drivers, markets will digest a slew of housing, durable goods, consumer sentiment, GDP revision, and retailer earnings (from names like Best Buy, Ulta, Dollar General, Alibaba) that could point to the resiliency—or cracks—in the consumer backdrop… Read More


DAL, IBKR, SNPS: August Blues

Jim Fink / Rolls

Seasonality is not working well during this notoriously fickle month of August, so three rolls are needed…. Read More


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