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Use a Strangle to Profit From Starbucks' Earnings

Starbucks has been a big mover -- up and down -- after earnings, and the company is schedule to report today after the close A strangle creates a win-win for traders.

A HOT Earnings Trade

The earnings projections for Starwood Hotels (HOT) are ridiculously low. Get in before they blow expectations out of the water.

Buy Puts on Yahoo

Bullish call activity in YHOO is hitting highs for the year ahead of earnings -- but when they announce it will be a wake, not a party.

Get Short Exxon-Mobil

XOM may hit earnings estimates, but a big, positive reaction is not likely to materialize, and the newbies will fall over themselves to dump the stock.

Buy MCD Calls Now

McDonald's reports before the bell on Wednesday, and options traders appear to be betting against a good earnings report. Find out why you'll be 'lovin' it' if you bet against them.