TRADER ALERTS
UNUSUAL OPTIONS TRADING ACTIVITY
TIBCO kid was a friend of mine -- Tibco Software (TIBX)
Software company TIBX is showing some strong options buying. 5/12/08
'Aruba, Jamaica, oooh I Wanna Take Ya' -- Aruba Networks (ARUN)
Making bullish trades in ARUN might be a good idea, but only as a quick trip. 5/12/08
Has the Bear Found Prudential (PRU)?
Option buyers are betting that there's further news to essentially cut PRU's stock in half. 5/9/08
Online Shoppers 'Direct' Money Away from Middlemen
Savvy online shoppers are waving goodbye to travel sites and hello to booking directly with airlines, hotels. 5/12/08
People are avoiding the retail sector, but this diamond in the rough could afford you some bling. 5/9/08
The current consumer-spending recession does not apply to the emerging economies. This foreign retailer could be the next COST. 5/8/08
Apples vs. Berries: Which are Sweeter?
AAPL, RIMM customers are very loyal to their product of choice. 5/5/08
TIBCO kid was a friend of mine -- Tibco Software (TIBX)
Software company TIBX is showing some strong options buying. 5/12/08
'Aruba, Jamaica, oooh I Wanna Take Ya' -- Aruba Networks (ARUN)
Making bullish trades in ARUN might be a good idea, but only as a quick trip. 5/12/08
Has the Bear Found Prudential (PRU)?
Option buyers are betting that there's further news to essentially cut PRU's stock in half. 5/9/08
We should watch for the NASD to either succeed or fail at precisely 2,419, since it may tell us the future direction of the broader market. 4/4/08
For the bulls to punch above the SPX's resistance levels, they must pull significant upside volume and breadth on the NYSE. Anything less is an attack with light infantry. 4/3/08
Good economic reports, lower crude prices, a stronger U.S. dollar and successful financing by LEH created the Street's eighth-biggest day ever. 4/2/08
Q2 Challenges and Opportunities
As we enter Q2, little has changed: The bear market remains but opportunities still exist for traders in select areas. 4/1/08
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Bryan Perry
A 'World' of Option Exercise Types
There are distinct differences between American-style and European options. Let Bryan Perry be your guide.
Exchange-Traded Funds Give Traders Even More 'Options'
Options on Exchange-Traded Funds can open up your portfolio to broader sector plays without the guesswork of picking individual stocks and making multiple plays. We discuss how ETF options are your one-step strategy to play soaring or sliding sectors.
How Stock Splits Impact Options
Your options position may change due to changes in the underlying shares.
Take Options Profits in STRIDES
Learn about a type of hybrid security that is structured like a bond and matures in a fairly short time frame and even pays dividends.
Dividend Yields Can Impact Option Values
Did you know that dividends are one of the most important variables that determine an option's premium?
