OPTIONS TRADER ALERTS

Implied Volatility Alert: MTXX, SPPI

MTXX calls active as shares rally 25%. SPPI straddle prices expensive into PDUFA. 7/2/09 more

What's Hot: POT and USU

Options activity in Potash (POT) and Usec (USU). 7/2/09 more

Implied Volatility Alert: ELN, HGSI

ELN July volatility collapses on $1 billion JNJ deal. HGSI straddles expensive into Phase III data. 7/2/09 more

Sidewinder: AXP and BSX

Options activity American Express (AXP) and Boston Scientific (BSX). 7/2/09 more

Sidewinder: AXP and BSX  

Options activity American Express (AXP) and Boston Scientific (BSX). 7/2/09 more

Sidewinder: KLAC, ENDP  

Options activity in KLA-Tencor (KLAC) and Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings (ENDP). 7/1/09 more

Sidewinder: WFT, PTEN, PXP  

Options activity in Exelon (EXC), Schlumberger (SLB) and Halliburton (HAL). 6/30/09 more

Sidewinder: WFT, PTEN, PXP  

Options activity in Weatherford International (WFT), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) and Plains Exploration & Production (PXP). 6/29/09 more

ASA Ltd. Offering Attractive Entry Point

The recent pullback on profit-taking may be a good opportunity to buy ASA for the longer-term. 7/2/09 more

Catalyst Health Solutions Gets Its Catalyst

CHSI broke through the critical resistance at $24, so look for it to run higher. 7/1/09 more

Telvent Could Run Higher

TLVT has broken through its long-term bearish resistance line, executed a gold cross, and picked up volume. 6/30/09 more

5 Reasons to Consider Emerging Markets Fund

A number of technical characteristics point to iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund (EEM) being a successful investment. 6/29/09 more

Bulls or Bears: Who's Really in Charge?

The bulls have succeeded in holding off any heavy liquidating, but it is very difficult to determine whether the bulls or the bears will lead the market in the near future. 7/2/09 more

Nasdaq May Be In For a Tumble

The Nasdaq is looking very tired and barely able to hold above its 20-day moving average. 7/1/09 more

Bulls Will Struggle Without Higher Volume

The Nasdaq underperformed the other indices for the first time in two weeks, and the Dow and S&P 500 are moving into some areas of heavy overhead. 6/30/09 more

Market Showing Signs it May Head Lower

Volume continues to shrink, and this sort of disinterest is usually the sign of a market that is rolling over and about to slide lower. 6/29/09 more

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