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Can Options Spikes Be a Coincidence?

"And one other thing: if you did have inside information that 3Com was being bought by Nokia, you’d make more money simply buying the stock than you would buying the options. The only reason to buy the options is if you simply don’t have the cash to buy the stock."

Not sure what you are drinking, but COMS was bought by HPQ. Also, had you bought the COMS $5 calls before the announcement the buyer would have 5 times the investment !

Shipping: Three High Risk, High Reward Options

Could you be a bit more specific on the trades ?

On DRYS, you mention the strike price of $7.00, but do not mention if you are buying or selling, calls or puts !


"I took a position", is not great investment advice .

Is This the Beginning of a New Secular Bull Market?

If you believe this, check out theses other amusing titles recently published;

"Dow 40,000"

"Dow 30,000, Why it's different this time"

"Dow 100,000"

( and my favorite from 2006 )

"Why The Real Estate Boom Will Not Bust "


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The Unemployment Rate Illusion

I personally saw about 30 of the jobs Obama created.

They were standing outside "Home Depot" hoping people would need help installing their landscaping purchase !

Obama's Fiscal Stimulus Has Saved Jobs

I personally saw at least 30 of the jobs Obama created.

They were standing in front of "Home Depot" waiting for someone to buy landscaping !

23 Bullish Breakouts on Big Volume

May I suggest another consideration should be short interest in a stock, since initial breakouts are in part short covering.

Also, to what degree should a breakout be discounted until the former high becomes support ?

The New Version of Depression Apple Selling

"Day Laborers"

These are the one million jobs that Obama created last quarter !

Employment Lags the Stock Market

What did NASDAQ 5000 predict ?

4 Earnings Season Option Strategies

" even on eBay (EBAY), which sold off nearly 10% after earnings. I was able to purchase back the put options (closed the position) for a $4 per contract gain the following day. "


After looking at the the option prices, presuming this means the profit was .04 per contract before commissions ?

Better than Expected Initial Jobless Claims

CNBC critical news analysis;

"For the next hour we will be celebrating Dow 10,000, then we will talk about all our new books !"

Brilliant !

Unemployment Claims: Watch the Distortions

When Bush was President the unemployment rate was 6% and MSM told us that it was the worst economy in 50 years.

Today the rate is over 10% ( and rising ) and MSM tells us we are in recovery.

Brilliant !

Eight Restaurants with the Right Recipe for Lean Times

Just wondering how the bottom line of any restaurant will fare if/when the companies are forced to provide health insurance for all or pay another 8% or more additional payroll tax ?

Other cost increases could show up in higher energy cost due to "Cap and Trade".

Combine these considerations with a difficulty to raise prices in a slow economy ?

Something to think about ?

Are Discount Broker Shares Worth Owning? Depends Which One

With the proliferation of even lower commissions from various other brokerage firms, ETrade and Ameritrade may be considered "Discount" house in name only.

They may be a viable investment, but even a mildly knowledgeable investor would be disappointed in their commissions and service.

Dividend Buys: 3 Stocks to Watch

Sounds good, perhaps slightly more difficult in practice. Considering that the price of the stock is adjusted down the amount of dividend after the ex date, commissions in and out, and tax considerations .

GE Down 10 Days in a Row

Don't under estimate the market manipulation on the upside.

In the last 10 years we have seen the tech, oil, and housing bubbles created in part by fast money and speculation.