Image by ken_brown via Flickr Volume 3, Number 32 August 9, 2006 The markets are beginning to digest the Fed statement issued yesterday. The first pause in two years did not help the stocks yesterday, but today, assisted by solid earnings and good guidance from… Read More
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Earlier today we closed out our Starbucks put position for a nice profit. With the market acting well and the company set to report earnings we decided to play it safe and cover the trade at a nice profit. This was only change to our holdings in the past week.We’re… Read More
Image by Getty Images via Daylife Volume 3, Number 31 August 2, 2006 Oppressive heat is gripping much of the continental U.S. this week with the mercury reaching triple digits on the East Coast. Hopefully you’re reading this missive in a cool place. The… Read More
We returned to the gold market earlier this week, adding the Glamis Gold November 35 call option (GLG + KG) to our holdings. The Midas metal bounced off important support around $600 an ounce Monday. With inflation gaining steam and no lack of geopolitical treats around the globe, gold should… Read More
Image via Wikipedia Volume 3, Number 30 July 26, 2006 Stocks staged an impressive rally Monday and managed some follow through yesterday. Although shares are pulling back today, we continue to view the stock market constructively. Pessimism is still fairly high, which is good news… Read More
All of our non-commodity based longs are looking good right now. For instance, Intel (INTC) continues to act relatively well, with a growing number of its technical indicators pointing to a rally in the shares to come. The company is set to report its earnings after the close today. As… Read More
Image by Getty Images via Daylife Volume 3, Number 29 July 19, 2006 Ben Benanke’s public comments are taking on all the appearances of the old Smith Barney ads: When the chairman speaks, people listen. Since assuming the role of Fed head, Bernanke’s words… Read More
This morning we closed out our position in the Amylin Pharmaceuticals October 45 call option for a gain of 40 percent in just seven weeks. The stock has moved up to new highs, which is generally bullish. But it’s due for a pullback, having gained roughly 13 points from its… Read More
Image via Wikipedia Volume 3, Number 28 July 12, 2006 Things sure can change in a hurry in this business. A few short weeks ago our computer screens were glowing red as the bulk of our trades crossed the tape well below our entry points. Read More
Oil prices, which are above $75 a barrel today, have broken out of their trading range. That means the way is paved for a rally to record highs in the coming weeks. We closed out our position in the Hess August 50 call option last Thursday for a nice gain… Read More