Global markets appear to have hit a ceiling on the upside. And with third-quarter earnings expected to reinforce the position that economic growth is slowing, the markets may well remain in neutral through the end of the year – or perhaps longer if U.S. tax rates increase in early 2013. On the other hand, with […]
GIVEN ALL THE FUSS ABOUT European sovereign-debt problems and the implications of Quantitative Easing III, one of the worst droughts in U. S. history this past summer has gone largely unnoticed by many people. As a result of the drought, supplies in grain crops are tight and crop prices remain well above historical trends. Moreover, […]
If you believe the tech firm is on its last legs, consider bearish option strategies _ the caveat being that you want to ensure that any such strategy is hedged
The optimal equities/straddle strategy arises when the return assumption approximates the frequency of the potential for profit
Everywhere you look, everyone has gas – and plenty of it. Production has increased, storage tanks are bulging and, after a warmer than usual North American winter, supplies could reach a record high. Analysts are split on the longer-term outlook for natural gas prices. But what is clear is that the downward price spiral is […]
The technology giant's stock price has dropped recently so, is now the time to invest?
Making a case for a bearish outlook is one thing, but a strategy that profits from that view is quite another.
Despite strong numbers in January, there is much to worry about for the year ahead
Cash flow will be king in a lower-volatility environment, and banks should begin to turn around. This has implications for options traders