Trading anxiety seems to be hitting new highs once again, leading me to ask if there’s no shortage of things market players will worry about. It’s amazing how long a “wall of worry” has been up, even though the market isn’t showing it. Instead, we are seeing high complacency among traders and investors (which may not be…
DetailsIs the bond market rally coming to an end? I don’t think so. For years we have heard “the end is nigh,” yet “an end” has not materialized. Besides, bond investors and traders hate one thing and one thing only – inflation. During this 35 year bond bull market, inflation has been contained, showing up…
DetailsThe Southern Company (SO) is a utility stock with a twist. It operates as a public electric utility company with a little foray into telecommunications in the southeast. Generally it is one of the staple stocks I would hold in a portfolio and write covered calls against the common stock, as it is a nice…
DetailsThe last few days serve as a perfect illustration of why talk is cheap – especially when it comes to investing and trading. Technical, chart, and market analysis will always – ALWAYS – beat the talking heads. Despite non-stop chatter – predictions included – that were meant to raise red flags for equity market players,…
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by Abigail Stevenson In a volatile market with daily swings up and down, Jim Cramer always recommends the best way to deal with it is to stick with the consistent winners. One group that has shown strong outperformance and solid fundamentals are the chemical stocks. OK, maybe it isn’t the sexiest group on the planet,…
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Maybe it’s hyperbole to say today’s webinar was one of our best yet, but I’ll say it anyway! Our special guest today was Guy Adami, an outstanding strategist with an incredible depth and breadth of market knowledge. If you don’t know Guy, he was an original member of CNBC’s Fast Money. He currently serves as…
DetailsThe banking sector tends to move in unison, often going higher during strong economic conditions. In addition, a rising rate environment with higher yield spreads is also a positive for the financials the net interest margin (NIM) expands. This is a key profit driver to the bottom line that has been missing since the Fed…
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In the game of trading, many traders rush to be the first in when a stock moves up or the first out before a stock plunges lower. It’s a huge ego boost to “call that shot”. Unfortunately, it’s not a good strategy when options trading for income. The reason is simple: These trading decisions are…
DetailsWe had another great educational webinar this afternoon, so thanks to everyone who joined our huge crowd of participants. I covered one of my favorite options income strategies, option flow, a technical resource that every options trader must understand and follow. Well, only if you like a big pay day! I started off with a…
DetailsIn case you missed it, the Nasdaq hit an all-time high last week for the first time since 2000. It’s been an astonishing ride back with the emergence of some strong new companies, like Google and Twitter, along with strong showings from older ones, like Apple, Amgen and Qualcomm. Yet, one company that stands out…
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