In this post, we update our market indicators and make the uncertainty case for the market going in either direction including a chart of the S&P 500 Index followed by a “true believer” long call spread for Apple Inc. (AAPL) before the earnings report.
Up until last week the correction appeared to be a normal retreat from the previous high made on September 14, but now the picture is less favorable from a technical perspective as the correction could be morphing into some more serious such as liquidation before the election. It could go either way, but we should have the answer this week.
A look at the week ahead through economic data, earnings and news from abroad…
Pre-market stories and a look at the day ahead…
Pre-market stories and a look at the day ahead…
How to avoid BAC’s dividend debacle; the many names of AAPL; RIMM earnings, and more.
Pre-market stories and a look at the day ahead…
Late afternoon roundup of industry-related stories…
Trade selection using volatility as the primary criteria. Different trades for different volatility opportunities.
Anticipating 3Q earnings reports next month we updated our list of underlying stocks that in the past experienced significant increased options implied volatility going into their reporting dates
Pre-market stories and a look at the day ahead…
A look at the week ahead through economic numbers, earnings and news from abroad…