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Market Commentary & Analysis
 Market Wrap
07:50:11 PM EDT | 03/11/2010
SPX Tags Its January High. Now What?
By Keene Little | SPX has actually been a bit of a laggard (not as bad as the DOW) in testing its January high. After today's close on it we're left to guess whether Friday will see short covering or if bulls will blink first.
 New Option Plays
06:42:41 PM EDT | 03/11/2010
Wireless Communications
By James Brown | Last night we listed this stock as a potential candidate. Traders were quick to buy the dip this morning.
 In Play Updates and Reviews
05:15:49 PM EDT | 03/11/2010
Six Days Left
By James Brown | If you are holding March options you have six days left before expiration. Keep that in mind as you consider your exit strategy.
 Index Wrap
07:50:06 PM EDT | 03/06/2010
Up, Up and Away
By Leigh Stevens | This past week's rally ran in a pretty much straight line higher, with the afterburners kicking in on Friday. COMP and RUT were the standout performers, with the Russell even regaining its up trendline dating from the March low of last year.
 New Plays
06:52:00 PM EDT | 03/11/2010
Adding Exposure
By James Brown | We are adding another candidate in the semiconductor sector.
In Play Updates and Reviews
05:55:00 PM EDT | 03/11/2010
Technology Continues to Lead
By James Brown | Our tech plays continue to look strong. Our earnings lottery ticket play is shaping up to be a winner.
 Couch Potato Trader Updates
00:39:04 AM EDT | 03/12/2010
Trade Update!!!
By Gregory Clay | We need to adjust our risk exposure!
 OIN Covered Call System Newsletter
08:38:09 PM EDT | 12/27/2009
New Covered-Call Candidates
By Ray Cummins | This week's portfolios include short and long term plays with various levels of risk and reward.
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 Intraday Market Update
01:53:09 PM EDT | 03/11/2010
Stocks Shrug Off Rising Inflation in China
By James Brown | Rising inflation in China spooked the market this morning but stocks are rebounding off their worst levels of the session. Investors are also digesting the latest trade numbers in the U.S. and the weekly initial jobless claims. The U.S. dollar is still drifting sideways in a narrow range. Crude oil is off about 11 cents near $81.98 a barrel.
Trader's Corner
10:00:50 PM EDT | 03/11/2010
Evaluating Trends That Are No Longer Friends
By Leigh Stevens | If 'the trend is our friend', trendlines can be our best friend in evaluating the growing risk of a reversal. Trendline analysis is also enhanced with a couple of key indicators.
 Options 101
06:33:53 PM EDT | 03/05/2010
What Makes a Stock Optionable?
By Linda Piazza | Did you ever run a screen to find an options trade that fit your parameters, only to find that the stock that showed up didn't have options? What makes a stock optionable?
 Leaps Trader Commentary
02:21:30 AM EDT | 03/08/2010
One Year Later
By James Brown | A year ago the market hit its bear-market lows. What an amazing year it's been.
 New Plays
02:20:13 AM EDT | 03/08/2010
Graduating Early
By James Brown | This bullish candidate is graduating from the watch list to the play list a little early.
 Play Updates
02:09:06 AM EDT | 03/08/2010
Resources Lead the Rally
By James Brown | Resource stocks helped lead the rally last week with coal and metals producing strong gains.
Portfolio
02:16:48 AM EDT | 03/08/2010
Portfolio Update
By James Brown | Commodity-related stocks performed well last week. Coal was a strong industry and our metals play did very well...
Watch
02:18:15 AM EDT | 03/08/2010
Time to Reload
By James Brown | We're shaking things up on the watch list after last week's rally with a small group of new candidates.
 Option Writers Newsletter
09:50:11 PM EDT | 03/11/2010
Another Target Hit
By Jim Brown | We were able to exit the KCI play for a nickel and free up some margin for a new play tonight.
Option Writers Portfolio
10:52:35 PM EDT | 02/28/2010
Triple Digit Ranges Tough To Trade
By Jim Brown | February ended with a thud with a triple digit move every day of the last week.
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