Wednesday, February 6, 2013

DailyMarkets.com - Hot Option Plays: Crude And Copper Under Pressure Midday

DailyMarkets.com - Hot Option Plays: Crude And Copper Under Pressure Midday


Hot Option Plays: Crude And Copper Under Pressure Midday

Posted: 06 Feb 2013 11:17 AM PST

Cusick’s Corner 02-06-2013 Midday
Nice move yesterday but the follow-through has not transpired, especially in the Tech sector. The QQQs continue to lag the market and this does weigh on the market bulls. But looking at the oX put/call ratio of .44, it actually has been backing away from last month’s .30 levels, so there is no sentiment confirmation of a potentially stronger bearish cycle. Two markets that are breaking down are Crude, USO, and Copper, JJC. Both look to be potentially … [visit DailyMarkets.com to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards or Best Credit Cards

Polcari: “Market Fighting…trying To Figure Out Direction”

Posted: 06 Feb 2013 11:00 AM PST

02/06/13 O’Neil Securities’ Kenneth Polcari talks fundamentals and technical levels affecting the broader market. Central banks, FX and global economic data are also … [visit DailyMarkets.com to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards or Best Credit Cards

Euro Dips On Upcoming ECB Meeting Caution

Posted: 06 Feb 2013 04:57 AM PST

02/06/13 Risk aversion was in full swing Wednesday morning as investors remained cautious ahead of the ECB meeting on Thursday and speculative concerns over the high level of the euro … [visit DailyMarkets.com to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards or Best Credit Cards

The Anatomy Of An XOM Earnings Trade

Posted: 06 Feb 2013 09:51 AM PST

One of the most interesting aspects of options is the myriad opportunities presented for high probability trades for those who understand the details of option behavior.
For example, I have recently discussed the routinely observed collapse of implied volatility immediately following an earnings release. We have looked at several examples of profitable trades constructed to benefit from this expected decline in implied volatility.
Today I would like to review another group of trades based on a … [visit DailyMarkets.com to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards or Best Credit Cards

Oil Prices Slip On Smaller Supply Growth

Posted: 06 Feb 2013 09:50 AM PST

02/06/13 Front month crude prices were in the red early Wednesday after the EIA’s inventory data report showed a less-than-expected build in crude supplies for last … [visit DailyMarkets.com to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards or Best Credit Cards

Nikkei Soars, Earnings In Focus, & SEC Addresses Botched FB IPO

Posted: 06 Feb 2013 04:26 AM PST

mmbrief02061302/06/13 Global equities were trading steady Wednesday morning, but the Nikkei soared on the early resignation of the Bank of Japan governor. Also the SEC and NASDAQ are in talks to settle the botched Facebook … [visit DailyMarkets.com to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards or Best Credit Cards

Wall Street Pares Opening Losses

Posted: 06 Feb 2013 08:19 AM PST

02/06/13 US stocks opened in negative territory following Tuesday’s rally. The lack of economic data and profit-taking contributed to the opening weakness for … [visit DailyMarkets.com to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards or Best Credit Cards

IShares Dow Jones U.S. Technology Sector Index Fund (IYW) : Buy @ $72.41

Posted: 06 Feb 2013 08:15 AM PST

Poland Says Rate Cut Limits Risk Of Inflation Below Target

Posted: 06 Feb 2013 08:13 AM PST

    Poland’s central bank said a reduction in interest rates earlier today should boost economic activity and thus reduce the risk of inflation remaining below the bank’s target.
    The National Bank of Poland (NBP), which cut its key reference rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 percent, said fresh data had confirmed a “considerable slowdown” in Poland’s economy and this was resulting in limited wage and inflationary pressure.
    “At the same time, the Council … [visit DailyMarkets.com to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards or Best Credit Cards

Czech Republic Holds Key Rate Steady At 0.05%

Posted: 06 Feb 2013 07:51 AM PST

    The Czech Republic’s central bank left its benchmark two-week repo rate steady at 0.05 percent, as expected, and will provide further details of its decision on Thursday.
    The Czech National Bank (CNB) cut its key rate by 70 basis points in 2012 and left rates unchanged at its previous meeting in December when it said the risks to inflation were on the downside.
     The headline inflation rate in the Czech Republic fell further to 2.4 percent … [visit DailyMarkets.com to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards or Best Credit Cards

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