Today was one of the best webinars we have ever had – the discussions, wisdom, and analysis shared were really valuable. Before I brought in Marty Kearney from the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), we took a look at the markets, which had a very interesting session today, as well as the SPX and VIX…
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I am a huge fan of Amazon (AMZN), and in fact it’s a rare day when a package from them does not land on my doorstep. The company is an enviable position, dominating e-commerce and demonstrating passion for excellent customer service. They have been around for nearly 20 years, and they have been a public…
DetailsDuring his State of the Union address, President Obama said the Senate may fast-track a cybersecurity bill, sending the shares of FireEye (FEYE), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Cyberark Software (CYBR), Intel (INTC) and most other companies with a cybersecurity aspect to them zooming on what was otherwise a down day. As cybersecurity is one of…
DetailsIt’s hard to not listen to the experts and pundits who offer an array of opinions and points of view. Everyone has to be smarter than us, right? A market opinion is like a mouth – everyone has one and most don’t know when to shut it (there is a similar analogy most of us…
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If you are not familiar with the prolific blogger and popular teacher/mentor Trader Stewie, you are in for a real treat. Trader Stewie – who can be found on Twitter at @TraderStewie and online at Art of Trading – provided some really helpful insights and tips on what it takes to be a successful…
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Ulta Salon, Cosmetics, & Fragrance, Inc. (ULTA) is one of those high-end retailers that has performed extremely well within its niche. The has little competition and very high prices, but the real beauty lies in their ability to crank out nice margins and a strong bottom line. This chart of the week is something to behold,…
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During today’s Off the Charts segment, Jim Cramer and I went on a Super Bowl chart blitz. We put four high quality companies from the Seahawk’s hometown of Seattle against four from the Patriots’ home town (err, region) of New England. Seattle’s lineup included Costco, Nordstrom, Microsoft and Starbucks. New England brought Boston Beer, CVS, Skyworks Solutions and…
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If you haven’t tried out our Explosive Options Chat Room yet, you will once you watch this webinar. Suzie Smith and I cover the same options trading strategies we use every day in the Chat Room to spot opportunities – and cash in on big gains. Through January, 31, we are offering a BOGO (buy-one-get-one)…
DetailsWhen it comes to trading, there is always one thing you can count on: the mood and temperament among investors and traders changes as quickly as the wind. Blow too hard in one direction, and the result can be very damaging to your wealth and your mindset. Certainly, the unknowns out there are the challenges…
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During today’s webinar, we took a look at two great options trading strategies for 2015. First, we discussed LEAPs, aka long term equity appreciation instruments, a great options trading strategies for investors and traders. As you’ll see in the video below, I have unlocked the secret of successful trading in LEAPs, which are ideal as…
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