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Daily Market Outlook: Should You be Worried the Market is Overbought?
Sam Collins 11/20/09
I've been noting that our internal indicators are overbought, but none of them actually issued a sell signal until yesterday.

Options News: SII
Carrie Long 11/20/09
The Options News Team discusses options activity in Smith International (SII).

What's Hot: DELL, DHI
Steve Claussen 11/20/09
Options activity in Dell Computer (DELL) and DR Horton (DHI).

Implied Volatility Alert: C, GS
11/20/09
C volatility of 42 near 18-month lows. GS volatility stabilizes at 36.

Implied Volatility Alert: HPQ, CPB
11/20/09
HPQ volatility near two-year lows into EPS and outlook. CPB volatility flat at 22 into EPS.

Implied Volatility Alert: WFC, TSN
11/20/09
WFC volatility of 40 near 18-month low. TSN volatility low into EPS and outlook.

Daily Market Outlook: Should You be Worried the Market is Overbought?
Sam Collins 11/20/09
I've been noting that our internal indicators are overbought, but none of them actually issued a sell signal until yesterday.

Options News: SII
Carrie Long 11/20/09
The Options News Team discusses options activity in Smith International (SII).

Sidewinder: MCD, DKS, JPM
Jud Pyle 11/20/09
Options activity in McDonald's Corp (MCD), Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) and JP Morgan Chase (JPM).

Implied Volatility Alert: HNZ, PPD
11/20/09
HNZ volatility flat at 22 into EPS and guidance. PPD volatility spikes to 84 as shares sell off on FTC draft complaint.

Emerging Markets Fund Looks Tired
Sam Collins 11/20/09
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund (EEM) has been a great performer but, like the broad market, is showing sign of fatigue.

Implied Volatility Alert: MNTA, PPD
11/19/09
MNTA December volatility at 89, March at 121 into FDA decision. PPD puts active; shares down 18% on FTC draft complaint.

Daily Market Outlook: Should You be Worried the Market is Overbought?
Sam Collins 11/20/09
I've been noting that our internal indicators are overbought, but none of them actually issued a sell signal until yesterday.

Options News: SII
Carrie Long 11/20/09
The Options News Team discusses options activity in Smith International (SII).

Implied Volatility Alert: SLXP, SJM
11/19/09
SLXP volatility low 73 into PDUFA. SJM December volatility flat into EPS and outlook.

Sidewinder: CY, ADSK, KG
Jud Pyle 11/19/09
Options activity in Cypress Semiconductor (CY), Autodesk (ADSK) and King Pharmaceuticals (KG).

Implied Volatility Alert: QQQQ, BKS
11/19/09
QQQQ puts active as Nasdaq 100 sells off 1.79%. BKS overall volatility flat into EPS and holiday sales outlook.

Implied Volatility Alert: AET, AUY
11/19/09
AET volatility low into Senate health reform bill and analyst meeting. AUY volatility at 55 on $1,135 gold.

Daily Market Outlook: Should You be Worried the Market is Overbought?
Sam Collins 11/20/09
I've been noting that our internal indicators are overbought, but none of them actually issued a sell signal until yesterday.

Options News: SII
Carrie Long 11/20/09
The Options News Team discusses options activity in Smith International (SII).

Bulk Up Your Portfolio With SB
Sam Collins 11/19/09
With shipping rates going up, dry bulk carrier Safe Bulkers Inc. (SB) has broken from a bullish formation.

Implied Volatility Alert: CL, CLX
11/18/09
CL options active as shares rally. CLX volatility at 30-month lows.

Sidewinder: POT, CHK, SPY
Jud Pyle 11/18/09
Options activity in Potash (POT), Chesapeake Energy (CHK) and S&P 500 ETF (SPY).

Implied Volatility Alert: GE, SHLD
11/18/09
GE volatility at 14-month lows into events. SHLD calls more active than puts into EPS.

Daily Market Outlook: Should You be Worried the Market is Overbought?
Sam Collins 11/20/09
I've been noting that our internal indicators are overbought, but none of them actually issued a sell signal until yesterday.

Options News: SII
Carrie Long 11/20/09
The Options News Team discusses options activity in Smith International (SII).

Implied Volatility Alert: HPQ, IMGN
11/18/09
HPQ volatility low into EPS and outlook. IMGN option prices elevated into data.

Implied Volatility Alert: HSY, DELL
11/18/09
HSY volatility flat into confirming it is reviewing potential offer for CBY. DELL December volatility flat into EPS.

Profit From Canada's Black Gold Mine
Sam Collins 11/18/09
The Canadian Oil Sands Trust (COSWF) has found support at the 50-day moving average, giving new investors another chance to buy.

What's Hot: ANN, BKS
Steve Claussen 11/17/09
Options activity in Ann Taylor Stores (ANN) and Barnes and Noble (BKS).

Daily Market Outlook: Should You be Worried the Market is Overbought?
Sam Collins 11/20/09
I've been noting that our internal indicators are overbought, but none of them actually issued a sell signal until yesterday.

Options News: SII
Carrie Long 11/20/09
The Options News Team discusses options activity in Smith International (SII).

Implied Volatility Alert: SHLD, SPWRB
11/17/09
SHLD December calls active into EPS. SPWRB options active; shares sell off 19% on accounting investigation.

Implied Volatility Alert: AAPL, THOR
11/17/09
AAPL volatility low; shares trend higher on optimism about holiday tech device sales. THOR volatility decreases as shares rally 10% on positive trial data.

Sidewinder: XOM, NEM, SPY
Jud Pyle 11/17/09
Options activity in Exxon Mobile Corp. (XOM), Newmont Mining Corp. (NEM) and S&P 500 ETF (SPY).

Implied Volatility Alert: SHLD, OISP, C, HL, BMY
11/17/09
SHLD December option prices elevated into EPS. OSIP volume and volatility increases into Tarceva committee review. Stocks with rising implied volatility.

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Emerging Markets Fund Looks Tired

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The 'MAC' Daddy of Moving Averages John Lansing 11/19/09: Learn how the Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD) can help you to identify when a stock is overbought or oversold.

2 Stocks Likely to Get 'Pinned' Down Adam Warner 11/19/09: Learn about pin risk heading into expiration and get two names that look like they could fall victim to it.

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How to Play a Post-Earnings Move Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis 11/18/09: Sometimes the best way to play earnings is to wait until after the report, as options traders can make big profits if the market overreacts to a small tidbit of news.