Crude Oil dropped sharply yesterday, as there was simply not enough momentum to carry prices beyond the $100 level.
Futures Roundup
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Are Shares of Superior Energy Services Topped Out?
SPN has been moving nicely higher over the past three months, rallying nearly 40% in the process, but one trader is betting that the stock is topped out and will not make new highs for the next six weeks.
Call Action Heats Up on IAMGOLD (IAG)
It has been impossible to ignore the action in IAMGOLD Corp. (IAG) over the past few days: naked call buying, huge blocks of long vol, and now a mix of the two.
Strangles Purchased on J. C. Penney
With such a critical support/resistance level in battle, traders are betting that JCP will make a sharp move in the next few days.
Unusual Options Activity Review: EMC, PAAS, SVNT, IAG, GIS, STLD, KMX, ECL, .SPX, .VIX, UUP
Unusual Options Activity Review for Monday, September 17, 2012
Unusual Options Activity Update: GILD, PAAS, IAG, XHB, WY, SVNT
Implied Volatility Mover and Volume Signals for Monday, September 17, 2012
Most Active Equity Options & Strikes
Most Active Equity Options & Strikes For Monday, September 17, 2012
Futures Roundup
Banks Continue Pumping Liquidity, Silver Shines
IB Options Brief: SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) & Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (JAZZ)
Put Spread Prepares For Possible Near-Term Pullback In Homebuilders ETF – Today?s Tickers: XHB, GILD & JAZZ
Puts Purchased on Linn Energy
With shares nearing the $40.80 historical resistance level, some traders are taking the opportunity to buy puts on LINE.
Traders Look For Increased Vol on PAAS
Shares of Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS) are trading higher on the session by 1.65%, at $20.90. A very large block of LEAP calls traded on the name earlier in the session.
LEAPS Calls Active on IAMGOLD
Shares of IAMGOLD Corp. (IAG) are consolidating this morning after a huge move higher into the second half of last week. IAG is currently off 1.08%, trading at $15.61; the stock gained over 13% last week.