UNUSUAL TRADING ACTIVITY

Aquisition Rumors Send NVIDIA (NVDA) and Zoran (ZRAN) Soaring

ZRAN's July call buyers are indicating that something may happen soon. 7/2/08
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Let's Talk Turkey -- Tyson Foods (TSN)

On the heals of an announcement to partner with an Indian poultry processor, TSN investors are saying something with put writes. 6/30/08
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Confluence of Thought -- Short Expedia (EXPE)

Options traders are betting that online travel booking site EXPE is going to run out of fuel. 6/30/08
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Put Buyers at These Levels?

Spend some time doing a little homework this weekend, especially, if you are long GEO, MSM or ATVI. 6/27/08
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Coming to a Head -- Headwaters (HW)

HW's call activity that's five times its usual level is worth asking: What's coming to 'Head'waters? 6/27/08
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NetGear (NTGR) Going from Reverse to Forward?

Insider action is hot for DKS ahead of June expirations. 6/26/08
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Michael Shulman

What is a Short Stock or Option Position?

Did you know there are several ways you can go short? Well, if you didn't you're not alone. I'll help you count the ways to go short.

2 Types of Bullish Bets

Do you think a stock is about to go up? You can buy call options or sell put options, as both indicate that you're making a bullish bet. But how you get from Point A to B is quite different.

Live Well, Thanks to Dying Companies

If you don't want to buy a company's products or services, you shouldn't buy its stocks.

What to Know When Making a Short Trade

Do you know what the trading issues are when shorting a stock? Don't get blindsided with shorting.

Issues with Shorting Stocks

Going long, buying puts, selling shorts -- all of these can be confusing at first. But there's hope!