This view just after the open helps identify stocks that are gapping up or down early and might present early opportunities.
BX – Aqumin Opening Update 02/03/2011
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VIX Spikes are Bad for SPX Calendars and Time Spreads
This just in, when volatility pops, calendars tend to lose and lose big.
Morning Futures Roundup
A roundup of pre-session activity in the futures market – Appetite for Risk Hurts Gold
Unusual Options Activity Review – C, EGLE, JASO, GNK, UTHR, COST, GNW, K, .SPX, .VIX
Unusual Options Activity Review For Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Top Ten Most Active Equity Options & Strikes – INTC, C, FE
Top Ten Most Active Equity Options & Strikes – INTC, C, FE
Midday Unusual Options Activity Update – EGLE, ERTS, BRCM, NOK, TWX, TGT, WFR
Implied volatility movers and unusual volume movers for midday 2/2/2011
Single-Stock VIX Levels Compared to VIX and VXN
Friday's sharp price action saw the S&P 500 shed nearly 1.8% and the NASDAQ fall by almost 2.5% ? wiping out much of January's gains.
IB Options Brief: Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SLXP) & United Therapeutics Corp. (UTHR)
Bearish Plays Pile Up At Salix Pharmaceuticals – Featured Tickers: SLXP & UTHR
IB Options Brief: Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) & Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE)
IB Options Brief: Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) & Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE)
Just Because SPX Has Recovered, Doesn't Mean Volatility Has
It is common knowledge to most traders that when the market rallies implied volatility tends to fall.
Morning Futures Roundup
A roundup of pre-session activity in the futures market -Euro Revival Continues
Unusual Options Activity Review – APH, TIBX, AEO, HOV, CAVM, RVBD, PHM, SM, .VIX, USO
Unusual Options Activity Review For Tuesday, February 1, 2011