Bulls Banking on Financial Sector
9:00am (EST) The bulls tried to regain some momentum to start the week but after an opening pop the indexes […]
Market Commentary, Daily Update, Market Analysis, Financial Stocks
Financial Stocks
Earnings, IPOs, Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary, Daily Update
Bulls, Bears & Bubbles
1:15pm (EST) The chatter of a bubble, a top, frothy, overextended and the market has peaked reached new heights yesterday
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary
Money Moving In on Monday’s, McDonald’s (MCD) Misses
1:10pm (EST After a slow start, the bulls are trying to make another push higher and if current levels hold,
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary
Bulls Having Trouble with May Intraday Highs
9:00am(EST) The market was choppy for much of Monday’s first half of trading but picked up steam during the second
China, Futures, Earnings, Economic News, Financial Stocks, Momentum Stocks Weekly
Flat Action Ahead of Bernanke/ New Trade!!!
12:00pm (EST) Futures were pointing towards a slightly higher open throughout the night after China’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) met
Earnings, Market Analysis, Company Commentary, Stock Earnings, Strategies, Financial Stocks, Daily Update
Bulls Take a Breather
1:15pm (EST) The major indexes have traded in a tight range following yesterday’s push to new all-time highs. There are
Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Momentum Stocks Weekly, Market Commentary
JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC) on Deck/ New Trade/ Profit Alert (QQQ)!
12:45pm (EST) After a slow start, the bulls have continued their journey to new highs despite multiple downgrades on Microsoft
Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary, Futures, Daily Update, Earnings
Market Slips a Smidge
9:00am(EST) The market traded lower on Monday ahead of this week’s big events as the bears tried to find an
VIX, Stock Earnings, Financial Stocks, Watch Lists, Momentum Stocks Weekly, Market Commentary, Members Daily, Yahoo / Microsoft, Market Analysis
Bulls Looking to End January Strong/ New Trade Alert!
9:00am (EST) “The market was flat on Friday with a little weakness to the downside heading into the second half
Earnings, Financial Stocks, Momentum Stocks Weekly
Market Flat Heading into Second Half/ New Trade!!!
1:10pm (EST) The bulls got off to a good start this morning as they tried to extend their gains for
Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Apple, Market Commentary, Daily Update
Crucial Week for Both Bulls and Bears
9:00am (EST) “The bulls have momentum but a final resolution on the Fiscal Cliff could get stretched until the last
Daily Update, Earnings, Market Analysis, Financial Stocks
Market Up on a Monday
1:05pm (EST) We said the bulls needed to get off to a good start today and for the most part,
Market Commentary, Daily Update, Market Analysis, Strategies, Financial Stocks
Bulls Need a Strong Start to the Week
9:00am (EST) “The first clue we were looking for last week was the close on Monday. The bears had won
Daily Update, Market Analysis, VIX, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary
Bears on Track for Weekly Win
9:00am (EST) The market had another mixed session that ended pretty much the same way as the day before as
Daily Update, Sectors, Market Analysis, Economic News, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary
FedEx (FDX) Slips on Lowered Outlook
1:05pm (EST) Shares of FedEx (FDX, $86.49, down $1.05) are trading lower today after the company warned after the bell
Daily Update, Earnings, Market Analysis, Economic News, Financial Stocks
JPMorgan (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC) On Deck
12:55pm (EST) Futures were down when we started researching the overseas news last night and got progressively worse before the
Daily Update, Economic News, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary
Market Pulls Back
2:10pm (EST) We have been warning of a possible selloff or a test to new lows and today’s action could
Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary, European Union (EU), Daily Update
Bulls Looking to Extend Rally
9:00am (EST) “This week will be an important test for the bulls and next week will be even bigger. The
Earnings, Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Option Trades, Daily Update
Goldman Sachs (GS), Financials Lead Market Higher
1:00pm (EST) The market got a huge pop at the open as the Dow tripped 13,000 on better-than-expected earnings from
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Trade Update
China Chills Wall Street
9:00am (EST) The bears snapped a 3-session losing streak on Tuesday as the bulls were unable to recover from the
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Apple, Market Commentary
Tech Shines as Nasdaq Advances
9:00am (EST) The bulls got off to a good start for the week following Friday’s flat action and put up
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary
Bulls Stay Hot
9:00am (EST) “We mentioned how the first half of March was seasonally bullish while the back half of the month
Financial Stocks, Daily Update, Market Analysis
Bulls Hold Fort, Futures Up
9:00am (EST) The bulls made another run at greener pastures on Wednesday but ran out of steam at the next
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary
Tech, Financial Stocks Still Showing Strength
9:00am (EST) The bulls recovered most of Friday’s drubbing with a strong session on Monday as the market overlooked the
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary
Bulls Holding Gains but Resistance Still Looms
1:05pm (EST) The bulls and bears have traded blows for much of the session as the market has had a
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Economic News, Financial Stocks
Market Slips on Economic News
12:45pm (EST) The bulls were making a push towards resistance on renewed optimism that a deal with Greek bondholders and
Earnings, Company Commentary, Market Commentary, Google, Stock Earnings, Entertainment Stocks, Yahoo / Microsoft, Mergers and Acquisitions, Trading Tips, Gold, strangle option trades, IPOs, Financial Stocks, BioTech, Watch Lists, Trading Psychology, Market Analysis, Apple, Uncategorized, Money Management, VIX, Option Trades, Daily Update, Trade Update, Oil, Rick's Account, Sectors, European Union (EU), Commodities, China, Futures, Economic News, Covered Calls
Bulls Walking on Thin Ice
9:00 (EST) The market continued its recent slide as the bears had their best bull feast in nearly 80 years
Financial Stocks, Daily Update
Market Hits Fresh 2011 Lows
9:00am (EST) We mentioned yesterday we were excited about the market going lower because A) it proved our homework back
Company Commentary, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary, strangle option trades, Daily Update
Dow Plunges 4%, S&P Faces Critical Test
1:15pm (EST) We have been warning of volatility for weeks and we mentioned in our Weekly Wrap on Sunday night
Daily Update, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary
Bulls Need a Lifeline
8:45am (EST) The bulls were looking good for much of Tuesday’s session as they started strong out of the gate
Financial Stocks, Daily Update, Economic News
Market Rebounds, Bernanke on Deck
12:50pm (EST) The bulls have managed a slight bounce from the recent 4-day selloff but their momentum has been limited
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary
Bulls Face More Pressure
9:00am (EST) We knew yesterday (and this week) was going to be a challenge for the bulls following 5-straight weeks of
Financial Stocks, Market Commentary, Daily Update, Market Analysis
Bulls Bracing for Full Blown Bear Attack
9:10am (EST) We thought there would be a little more bullish action yesterday following Monday’s selloff, but the bulls struggled to
Daily Update, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary
Is Bank of America (BAC) a Buy?
12:25pm (EST) After a lower open, the market is trying to recover and is mixed as we head into the
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Financial Stocks
Bears Push Support, Bulls Battle Back
1:05pm (EST) The bears got an early jump at the open and tested support but the bulls have managed to
Daily Update, Earnings, Financial Stocks
Goldman Sachs (GS) Wears its Golden Slacks
9:05am (EST) The bulls went into Monday’s session knowing they were facing an uphill battle after Standard & Poor’s lowered
Market Commentary, Daily Update, Earnings, Financial Stocks
JPMorgan (JPM) Beats, Shares Slide
12:50pm (EST) After a strong open, the bulls once again find themselves giving up ground. Futures were pointing towards a
Market Analysis, Mergers and Acquisitions, Financial Stocks, Daily Update
Level 3 (LVLT) Goes Global Crossing (GLBC)
12:45pm (EST) The market is mixed as we head towards the second half of trading. The Dow is up 16
Daily Update, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary
Futures Looking Strong, Bulls Eyeing Resistance
8:50am (EST) There was some buying yesterday after our 1pm update as the bulls battled back from early losses to
Daily Update, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary
A Lesson on V’s
7:50am (EST) Every bull and bear market is different and when those trends are in place, option trading can be
Financial Stocks, Market Commentary, Daily Update
Financials Show Strength, Can They be Trusted?
8:30am (EST) The bulls had a fine outing on Tuesday on the strength of lower oil prices and a rebound
Daily Update, Earnings, Financial Stocks
American Express (AXP) Misses By a Penny
9:00am (EST) The Dow added its first triple-digit gain of the year on Monday, rising 109 points, or 0.9%, and
Daily Update, Financial Stocks
American Express (AXP) Dragging Financial Sector Lower
1:05pm (EST) The market is lower as we head into the second half of trading. The Dow and S&P opened
Daily Update, Financial Stocks, Apple
Citigroup (C) Misses Estimates, JPMorgan (JPM) Upgraded
12:40pm (EST) The market has held up well today despite the Apple (AAPL, $339.87, down $8.61) news as all three
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary
Bulls Looking To Extend Rally
9:00am (EST) The bulls rode the back of the Financial sector and an upbeat view on employment from the Fed
Daily Update, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary
Bulls Break Resistance, Rally Looking Good
1:20pm (EST) We told you this morning we could feel another breakthrough about to happen. There isn’t a lot happening
Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Daily Update
Financials Provide Bulls More Ammo
9:10am (EST) The bulls got a little help yesterday after getting some worse-than-expected economic news as the Financial sector “bailed”
Daily Update, Earnings, Market Analysis, Financial Stocks
Wal-Mart (WMT) Matches Estimates, Raises Guidance
8:50am (EST) The bulls started Monday off with a strong showing but the market lost its momentum in late trading
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Financial Stocks
China's Curveball Rocks Market, Bank Of America (BAC) Tanks Again
9:00am (EST) The bulls got their first scare for October after China dropped a bomb on Wall Street yesterday with an interest-rate
Financial Stocks, Daily Update, Earnings, Market Analysis
Dow Trying to Hold 11K
12:50pm (EST) Futures were already pointing towards a weak open as some of the bigger Tech names were selling off
Financial Stocks, Daily Update, Market Analysis
Futures Pointing Towards Slightly Higher Open
8:55am (EST) Although futures favored the bulls to start the week, the market stayed in a tight range after the
Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary, Daily Update
Financial Stocks Continue to Plunge
12:40pm (EST) The bears got some more good news after the opening bell when the Commerce Department reported new home
Market Analysis, Company Commentary, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary, Daily Update
McDonald’s Is Lovin’ It
12:50pm (EST) The bulls have kept the market in positive territory for the majority of the session although the bears
Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Option Trades, Market Commentary, Daily Update
Bears Grab Momentum!
12:45pm (EST) The bulls put up a good fight as they held the market’s slide at the open and were
Earnings, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary, Daily Update
Futures Turnaround, Market Set to Open Higher
9:00am (EST) The bulls struggled all day on Tuesday as the market stayed in the red and were unable to build
Market Commentary, Trading Psychology, Daily Update, Financial Stocks
Bears Looking For Bulls to Tap-Out
9:00am (EST) Like a good UFC fight, the bears finally landed the blow we were all waiting to see. Before
Momentum Stocks Weekly, Weekly Wrap RR, Financial Stocks
MomentumOptionsTrading.com Weekly Wrap for 6/27/10
10:45pm (EST) The bulls tried to rally on Friday after four days of punishment by the bears but were unable to
Financial Stocks, Trading Psychology, Daily Update, Earnings
RIMM Tops Estimates, Falls Short on Revenue
9:00am (EST) The bears continued their assault on the bulls Thursday following a pattern of late-day sell-offs that has carried the market
Financial Stocks, Daily Update, Earnings
Goldman (GS) Gets Gashed, Dendreon (DNDN) Continues To Dash
12:55pm (EST) The market looks tired today as all three indexes are trading at their lows for the day. The
Company Commentary, Financial Stocks, Daily Update, Market Analysis
Futures Pointing Towards Slightly Higher Open
9:05am (EST) The market acted “shitty” yesterday if you were a bull. Excuse our French this morning but if Senator
Daily Update, Earnings, Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary
Intel (INTC), Goldman Sachs (GS) Boost Market’s Spirits
9:10am (EST) The market experienced some choppiness when trading opened on Monday as the bears were looking to add to
Daily Update, Company Commentary, Financial Stocks
Citigroup (C) Beats Estimates, Stock Up
1:30pm (EST) The bulls are trying to keep the market at current levels and were doing well up until lunch.
Google, Company Commentary, Financial Stocks, Momentum Stocks Weekly, Weekly Wrap RR
MomentumOptionsTrading.com Weekly Wrap for 4/18/10
11:00pm (EST) The bears finally came to life on Friday but if it weren’t for the Goldman Sachs (GS, $160.70,
Market Analysis, Company Commentary, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary, Daily Update
Market Moves Higher On Weaker Dollar
1:00pm (EST) The bulls are putting together a decent rally following today’s economic news as the Dow eyes 11,000. The
Earnings, Weekly Wrap RR, Market Analysis, Economic News, Company Commentary, Market Commentary, Financial Stocks, Momentum Stocks Weekly
MomentumOptionsTrading.com Weekly Wrap for 1/18/10
8:00pm (EST) It was a tough Friday for the bulls as the market suffered its worst decline for 2010 despite
Earnings, Market Commentary, Market Analysis, Trading Tips, Economic News, Strategies, Financial Stocks, Trading Psychology, Daily Update
Market Holds Up Despite Job Worries
1:15pm (EST) All the talk today is about the “weak” unemployment numbers we got but our main focus is how
Daily Update, Option Trades, Economic News, Financial Stocks, Watch Lists
Futures Pointing Towards Lower Open
9:00am (EST) The bulls got some good news yesterday in the form of the Dubai $10 billion “bailout” package and the Dow’s
Company Commentary, Financial Stocks, Apple, Option Trades, Daily Update
Futures Up, Market Set To Open Higher
9:10am (EST) The bulls were feeling good before the bell yesterday as it appeared they were going to halt their
IPOs, Company Commentary, Financial Stocks, Daily Update
McDonald's Not Lovin' It Today
1:10pm (EST) The market is treading water today as all three major indexes are in the red. The Dow is
Financial Stocks, Market Commentary, Daily Update, Market Analysis, Economic News
Market Looking At A Higher Open
9:10am (EST) The market managed to end the month of November with a slight gain as the Dow added 35
Trading Psychology, Daily Update, Strategies, Sectors, Financial Stocks, Apple, Earnings, Option Trades, Market Analysis, Market Commentary, Company Commentary, strangle option trades
Bulls Fighting Back
12:45pm (EST) The market is has come off its morning lows but is still in negative territory for the day.
Market Analysis, Company Commentary, Financial Stocks, Market Commentary, Daily Update, Earnings
Futures Up, Market Set to Open Higher
9:15am (EST) It what comes as no surprise, CIT Group (CIT, $0.72, down $0.23) made it official by filing for Chapter
Market Commentary, Daily Update, Earnings, Financial Stocks, Option Trades
Wednesday's Wake-Up Call
9:15am (EST) Futures are pointing towards a lower opening on Wall Street this morning as 3Q earnings reports once again set the market’s
Daily Update, Financial Stocks, Option Trades
Futures Pointing Towards Lower Open
9:10am (EST) Finally! Dow 10,000… It took over a year and most of yesterday before the Dow finally broke through
Market Analysis, Financial Stocks, Option Trades, Daily Update, Sectors, Market Commentary, Earnings
Big Week For Earnings
8:30am (EST) The bulls took the ball and ran with it as the market headed higher throughout the week and
Financial Stocks, Market Commentary, Daily Update, Earnings, Market Analysis, Oil
Bulls Resume Rally
1:00pm (EST) The bulls are resuming their climb towards Dow 10,000 after getting positive earnings from Alcoa (AA, $14.54, up $0.34) and a
Earnings, Market Analysis, Oil, Company Commentary, Financial Stocks, Option Trades, Daily Update, Entertainment Stocks
Bulls Running To Start The Week
3:00pm (EST) The bulls got the ball rolling today after a positive ISM number this morning has put Wall Street in
Economic News, Entertainment Stocks, Company Commentary, Stock Earnings, Strategies, Financial Stocks, Watch Lists, Daily Update, Sectors, Option Trades, Market Analysis, Market Commentary
3Q Earnings Kick-Off Start This Week
3:45pm (EST) Special Note: We are sending today’s Weekly Wrap early. I am away on travel and hope to be
Financial Stocks, Option Trades, Daily Update, Market Analysis, Economic News
Unemployment Report Holds Clues
8:15am (EST) I wanted to send today’s update early because there are a lot of things I’m looking at as we
Earnings, Market Commentary, Financial Stocks, Apple, Option Trades, Daily Update
Futures Pointing Towards Higher Open
8:45am (EST) Futures are steam-rolling higher this morning, pointing towards a nice open as the market tries to rebound from yesterday’s
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Company Commentary, Financial Stocks, Option Trades, Market Commentary, Entertainment Stocks
Bulls Go For Six
9:00am (EST) The bulls made it five in-a-row on Thursday and will look to extend their winning streak to a
Economic News, Company Commentary, Mergers and Acquisitions, Entertainment Stocks, Strategies, Financial Stocks, Sectors, Earnings, Momentum Stocks Weekly, Option Trades, Market Analysis, Weekly Wrap RR
Weekly Wrap for 9/7/09
11:00pm (EST) 1. Commentary 2. Imax Could Be A Wildcard 3. Earnings 4. Current Trades 5. Closing Thoughts ************************************************** 1.
Option Trades, Daily Update, Market Analysis, Company Commentary, Financial Stocks
Checking In
2:00pm (EST) The Dow is struggling after starting off the morning in the green. Intel (INTC, $20.25, up $0.78) got
Daily Update, Financial Stocks, Option Trades, Rick's Account
Layered Trade in Citigroup
8:55am (EST) Well, time to open up the playbook. It may be preseason in the NFL but in
Entertainment Stocks, Daily Update, Financial Stocks, Option Trades
Imax Looking For $10
12:35pm (EST) Imax (IMAX, $9.85, up $0.30) is trying like mad to break $10 today as the stock has hit
Trading Tips, Strategies, Financial Stocks, Earnings, Momentum Stocks Weekly, Option Trades, Market Analysis, Weekly Wrap RR, VIX, Market Commentary, Economic News, Entertainment Stocks, Company Commentary
Weekly Wrap for 8/23/09
11:30pm (EST) 1. Commentary 2. Checking in on the VIX 3. Baltic Dry Index Continues To Tank 4. Earnings 5.
Market Analysis, Strategies, Financial Stocks, Option Trades, Market Commentary, Trading Tips, Daily Update
Trade Updates/ AIG Watch
Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF, $31.68, up $0.32) September 32 puts (ANFUJ, $2.05, down $0.20) Entry Price: $1.25 (8/14/09) Exit Target:
Company Commentary, Financial Stocks, Daily Update, Option Trades, Earnings, Market Commentary, Market Analysis
Abercrombie & Fitch Put Options Up Over 50%
1:00pm (EST) Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF, $31.96, down $2.29) is down 7% today and the September 32 puts (ANFUJ, $2.00, up
Earnings, Option Trades, Market Analysis, Weekly Wrap RR, Company Commentary, Market Commentary, Trading Tips, Strategies, Financial Stocks, Momentum Stocks Weekly
Weekly Wrap for 8/16/09
1. Commentary 2. Allocating Option Trades 3. Putting a Collar Option on Your Investments 4. Earnings 5. Current Trades
Daily Update, Financial Stocks, Option Trades
Time To Take A LEAP
12:55pm (EST) The market started off strong but has given back most of those gains as I head to
Mergers and Acquisitions, Financial Stocks, Option Trades, Daily Update
Time For Some Protection
11:50am (EST) The market continues to trade lower as the Dow is now off by triple-digits. At 9,234, the 103
Daily Update, Financial Stocks, Option Trades
NewsFlash: Add Visa
1:25pm (EST) I like Visa (V, $67.68, up $0.39) this week. The August 70 calls (VEHHN, $1.60, up $0.25) are
Daily Update, Sectors, Market Commentary, Earnings, Entertainment Stocks, Trading Tips, Market Analysis, Company Commentary, Financial Stocks, Uncategorized, Option Trades
IBM Call Options Double Heading Into Earnings
Intel (INTC, $18.05, up $1.22). Even better was the fact that the company also issued higher guidance for the third
Strategies, Financial Stocks, Watch Lists, Daily Update, Option Trades, Earnings, Market Commentary, Trading Tips, Market Analysis, Company Commentary, Stock Earnings
Market Ends Higher; Yum, Intel Updates
10:20 PM (EST) Wall Street had a positive day but you gotta have that feeling that the bulls stomachs
Daily Update, Financial Stocks, Option Trades
Bank of America Breakout?
10:30am (EST) The Financial stocks have been rather quite of late as they seem to be drifting around waiting
Company Commentary, Financial Stocks, Option Trades, Market Commentary, Daily Update, Market Analysis
The Good, Bad, and Ugly
It was a brutal Monday for the market if you were a bull as all three major indexes took a beating.
Daily Update, Financial Stocks, Uncategorized
GM, Merck, Exxon Mobil Halted
12:10pm (EST) Three servers went down on the NYSE and trading in Exxon Mobil (XOM, $73.50, down $0.55), General Electric
Daily Update, Financial Stocks
Banking on Bank of America, Again
Bank of America (BAC, $12.97, up $0.99) was all over the news Thursday as its CEO, Ken Lewis, was the
Daily Update, Commodities, Financial Stocks
Green Mountain Splits Stock/ Cisco Up
If you are watching the pre-market trades this morning you will notice that Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR, $63.36, down