This Is a Time to Be a Trader, Not an Investor
We are NOWHERE NEAR an economic bottom. The thesis of a mid-2009 recovery to an economic re-expansion is highly suspect -- we have lots more new bad news ahead. The picture for actual vs. hoped-for consumer and business capital expenditure demand gets clearer -- unfortunately to the downside.
Investors who bought the notion that we hit bottom, lost a bundle yet again. But you don't have to follow the herd over the cliff -- you can play the downside for more profits trading short ETFs.
As you can see, our forward-looking survey results confirm that it is far too early to start buying stocks as though the bottom was in.
- What's Hot: DELL, DHI November 20, 2009
- Sidewinder: MCD, DKS, JPM November 20, 2009
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- Options for Dummies November 19, 2009
Chris Johnson
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.
The earnings projections for Starwood Hotels (HOT) are ridiculously low. Get in before they blow expectations out of the water.
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.
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.
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.
