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Market Recap: S&P 500 Finds Fresh Annual High as Fed Stands Pat

03/16/10 4:27 PM

The FOMC still thinks the economy merits low rates for an 'extended period'

Options 101: A Hypothetical Covered Call on Jabil Circuit, Inc. (JBL)

How writing calls on a stock you already own could generate extra income

Dissecting a Short Put Spread on Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan

POT was singled out for a neutral-to-bullish spread strategy

Options Coach: Rolling With the Punches

Options expiration doesn�t have to mean the end of your position

Options Strategy of the Day: The Long Box Spread

Examining a risk-free options arbitrage strategy

Option Activity Alert: Call Buying Climbs on OmniVision Technologies, Inc.

OVTI is staring up at double-top resistance in the $17.50 neighborhood

Option Activity Alert: Traders Prefer Puts on Continental Airlines, Inc.

Many speculators remain skeptical, despite CAL's impressive price action

JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. Put Buyer Takes Aim at April 5 Strike

Recent JASO call activity may be hedging related

Monday Morning Outlook: Dow Jones Industrial Average Bulls March Warily Upward

Expiration Week Offers Trading Opportunities

Highlights from our SENTIMENT Magazine

Trading the Main Event

Option strategies before and after earnings reports

The Long Vertical Cure: Debit Spreads

Debit spreads can offer peace of mind to option buyers

Expectational Analysis: When Opposites Attract

Breaking down fundamental and technical analysis

The Extra Edge: Sentiment is the Missing Link in Equity Analysis

Trader expectations are often a contrarian indicator

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Windstream Corp. Implieds Spike Following FCC Announcement

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Daily Wrap-up - A 44-Point Gain for the Dow Jones Industrial Average

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Palm, Inc. Option Players Remain Hopeful, Despite Struggles On and Off the Charts

Options Flow Recap Courtesy of WhatsTrading.com

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