The Rally Goes On and Shorts Feel the Heat
Today the SPX has once again moved exactly to its expected move. Whether you're long or short this market in tonight's video let's look at what the expected move is and how to determine your risk...
What to Do in a Market that Does Nothing...
Friday saw another day of all time highs in the Nasdaq, Dow, and S&P. The Russell trailing just slightly. This past week saw another week of movement within the expected move. In this extended weekend edition let's look at why the options market is so quiet and what you can do about it...
Markets Moving Opposite Your Expectation?
The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq all made new highs today on news on President Trump's announcement of major tax plan in a few weeks. If the markets are moving in the opposite direction of your expectation here's what to look forward going forward...
Bonds on the Verge of a Breakout, Lookout Financials!
Another new high in the Nasdaq 100 while the rest of the major indexes trail behind. The only financial instrument moving significantly this week has been Bonds. Bonds closed at a 3 week high and interest rates plummeted. In tonight's video we will look at what this means for the markets specifically the financials that…
Be Proactive and Edge Is Still There
Another mixed day in the market with the Dow and Nasdaq 100 making new all time highs. The S&P and Russell still drifting sideways. Volatility remains near record lows. In tonight's video let's look at where you can still find an edge...
Buy and Bail Straddles are in Play
A quiet post Super Bowl trading session saw stocks mixed and treasuries rise. The one and half point rise in the 30 year is a significant move; however, the reaction from stocks was muted. In tonight's video let's review one of my favorite weekly options strategies for markets like this...
Deregulation Rally in Financials Fails to Breach New Highs
Stocks rallied on Friday led by the deregulation talk in the financial sector and a better than expected jobs report. The major indexes and market sectors were unable to hit new post election highs on the good news. Volatility remains suppressed across the board despite the sell off in big tech stock names. These are…
AMZN Spooks Afterhours, Jobs on Tap
After a quiet day in the market AMZN missed earnings expectations and lowered guidances. AMZN was sent lower by 1 standard deviation after hours. In tonight's video we take a long term view of AMZN. Is this the start of a reversal or a dip to be bought? Tomorrow's news of the day will be…
The Underpinnings in the Market Begin to Slip, Are you Ready?
Equities looked to snap its recent losing streak this morning and then ended the day flat. This morning saw very strong economic data (ADP private jobs and manufacturing data), coupled with a big earnings beat out of Dow component and tech giant Apple (AAPL) overnight. The Fed ended their 2 day meeting with no interest-rate…
People Aren't Buying Highs; They Are Buying Dips
U.S. equities slide for a fourth consecutive session on mixed earnings although stocks parred losses to end the day nearly unchanged. One of the top stories today was President Trump meeting with various heads of top Pharma companies (LLY, MRK, etc.), and the group has seen a bounce (biotech as well) following commentary he will…