A Rare (Good) Example of Why Gamma Matters to Option Traders

A couple of months ago we made the point that, although high-priced stocks tend to make their options similarly expensive, the cost may be worth it. Those stocks — we used Tesla (TSLA) as our guinea pig — tend to move in big steps. Since their deltas are just as strong as any other option, the proverbial bang you get...

Bank of America (BAC) Q1 Earnings Save Stock From Meltdown… For Now

In the grand scheme of things, considering JPMorgan & Chase (JPM) and Citigroup (C) had already posted rock-solid first quarter numbers, it comes as no surprise that Bank of America (BAC) did the same. What was surprising, however, was just how good they were, and how near-flawless they were. The company made progress in every possible aspect of its business,...

Bank of America (BAC) Q1 Earnings Save Stock From Meltdown… For Now

In the grand scheme of things, considering JPMorgan & Chase (JPM) and Citigroup (C) had already posted rock-solid first quarter numbers, it comes as no surprise that Bank of America (BAC) did the same. What was surprising, however, was just how good they were, and how near-flawless they were. The company made progress in every possible aspect of its business,...

Did Trump Just Talk the U.S. Dollar Into a Dive?

Late last week, (relatively) new President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. dollar has been too strong for too long for the U.S. economy's own good, and was in need of a pullback. The premise seems confusing at first. The term 'strong' is a word Americans like to use in describing all aspects of its society, even if they don't fully...

Did Trump Just Talk the U.S. Dollar Into a Dive?

Late last week, (relatively) new President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. dollar has been too strong for too long for the U.S. economy's own good, and was in need of a pullback. The premise seems confusing at first. The term 'strong' is a word Americans like to use in describing all aspects of its society, even if they don't fully...

Weekly Market Outlook – The Bulls Are On the Ropes

After 17 weeks of sheer bullishness since the end of October followed by six weeks of mediocrity, the market was finally dealt a decidedly painful blow. This is the most reason the bears have had to be motivated in months. Will the sellers be able to do anything with the opportunity? That remains to be seen – the deal's not...

Weekly Market Outlook – The Bulls Are On the Ropes

After 17 weeks of sheer bullishness since the end of October followed by six weeks of mediocrity, the market was finally dealt a decidedly painful blow. This is the most reason the bears have had to be motivated in months. Will the sellers be able to do anything with the opportunity? That remains to be seen – the deal's not...

Opinion: Here’s what the oldest market-timing system in stocks is saying now

With stocks near a record high, is a change of fortune just around the corner? By Mark Hulbert, MarketWatch The U.S. stock market has exhibited a less bullish tone since hitting an all-time high March 1. Could a change in a major trend be imminent? Most stock market timers I track certainly think so. Consider the average recommended equity exposure...

Opinion: Here’s what the oldest market-timing system in stocks is saying now

With stocks near a record high, is a change of fortune just around the corner? By Mark Hulbert, MarketWatch The U.S. stock market has exhibited a less bullish tone since hitting an all-time high March 1. Could a change in a major trend be imminent? Most stock market timers I track certainly think so. Consider the average recommended equity exposure...

Gold Clears Hurdle, Sets Stage for Move to $1317 and Beyond

It wasn't clear it was in the cards. In fact, until yesterday it appeared as if gold was going to roll over again, unable to push past a major technical hurdle around $1269. With the right circumstances and a little luck though, gold futures sent a clear message that they're in an uptrend. The daily chart of gold below tells...
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