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ECL, MSFT, SKYW: Weak November Rolls Part 2

Three rolls today and another four or so tomorrow to end a tricky November options expiration…. Read More

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How to Trade Options Spreads With Jim Fink’s Options for Income (OFI), Velocity Trader (VT) & Inner Circle (FIC) This 6-session class is designed for anyone new to trading options spreads using Jim Fink’s unique and successful strategy. Each session is 30–60 minutes long and includes a live Q&A to ensure you fully understand how […]… Read More

DE, TXRH: Farm to Table

Agricultural equipment and restaurant stocks have been underperforming, but the business cycle may be turning and their valuations could start to rise…. Read More

AIG, QRVO, RJF, SPX: Weak November Rolls

An unusually weak November (so far) requires an unusually large number of rolls of bullish positions…. Read More

SPX: 0DTE Volatility Trade

Iron Condor on S&P 500 Index Security Root Symbol: SPX Expiration Date: Wednesday, November 19th Strategy Overview: Buy to Open: $6535 Put Sell to Open: $6605 Put Buy to Open: $6730 Call Sell to Open: $6660 Call Option Symbols: SPXW251119P6535 and SPXW251119P6605 and SPXW251119C6660 and SPXW251119C6730 Order Details: Limit Order Price: Net credit of $20.00 […]… Read More

AMZN, IBM, NUE: Turnaround Trio

The S&P 500 finally closed below its 50-day moving average for the first time in 138 trading days, so a bit more follow-through to the downside is likely. Hoping to take advantage of a turnaround Tuesday by getting into these three positions tomorrow morning at lower-than-normal put strikes on any further downside before a rebound rally takes place later in the day…. Read More

DHR, ABBV: From Lab to Life

Heading into this week, equities are trading in a mix of relief and caution. The record 43-day U.S. government shutdown ended late last week, removing a major policy overhang but leaving a sizeable backlog of delayed economic data that markets now have to digest. As federal agencies restart normal operations, investors are watching for a flood of rescheduled reports—especially jobs and inflation data—which could inject extra volatility as the numbers catch up. At the same time, growth-sensitive tech and AI-linked names are bouncing after last week’s valuation-driven selloff, but positioning remains cautious given how extended that segment still looks. Large-cap indices remain relatively resilient, while small- and mid-cap benchmarks continue to lag, raising questions about the depth of underlying breadth. In this environment, the key pivot points for the week are: how markets absorb the returning data, whether tech can sustain its rebound without further multiple expansion, and whether participation broadens beyond mega-caps or remains narrowly concentrated…. Read More

CRWD, CRM, QQQ, SNPS: Curious Quislings

Four rolls and two expiring winners, including a humongous triple-digit percentage jackpot: GM (146.7%) and WDC (50.0%)… Read More

BLK, COST, CDNS, ELF: Changing Expectations

Lowered expectations for another rate cut at the December 10th Federal Reserve meeting have caused a stock selloff and necessitated early rolls of these bullish positions…. Read More

MCD, QCOM: Phone Takeout Orders

December rides a wave of holiday exuberance, boosting sales of fast food. Families host parties, travel for gatherings, and juggle busy schedules—fast food fills the gap for quick meals. U.S. food-away-from-home sales peak in December due to this. In early January, smartphone manufacturers often announce new product launches at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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