Large put spread targets retail ETF
Tue 4:14 AM CT
The SPDR S&P Retail Fund posted an all-time closing high yesterday, but one trader apparently believes that it is due for a pullback.
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Tech bull chases historic breakout
Mon 12:18 PM CT
The SPDR Technology Fund exchange-traded fund recently climbed above its September peak and is now at its highest levels in more than a decade.
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XRT
EGO
Bulls prospecting in Eldorado Gold
Tue 3:47 AM CT
As the price of precious metals rebounded yesterday, some traders were looking for a comeback to follow in this mining company.
COP
ConocoPhillips draws cautious trade
Tue 3:16 AM CT
The oil company has finally risen above levels in place ever since the market crashed in 2008, and one investor is apparently buying protection.
KSS
Why one trader is selling calls in Kohl's
Tue 2:45 AM CT
The department-store operator gapped higher after announcing first-quarter results last week, but one trader apparently sees limited upside as shares pull back.
HCA
How four-way play is bullish on HCA
Tue 2:14 AM CT
HCA has been consolidating after a big move, and one investor wants time for it to rally again.optionMONSTER's Heat Seeker monitoring program detected the purchase of 2,000 September 41 calls for $1.56 and the sale of a matching number of...
VIG
What's behind puts in dividend fund
Tue 1:47 AM CT
An investor bought a large stake in the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Fund and is apparently using options to protect the position.
SPX
Corporate earnings lead the calendar
Tue 1:16 AM CT
Corporate earnings are the main item on today's agenda as retailers Home Depot, Best Buy, Saks, and TJX report quarterly results.
VIX
Stocks pull back after intraday records
Tue 12:45 AM CT
Equity indexes were mixed but little-changed at the end of yesterday's session, but the CBOE Volatility Index and its futures were higher.
VIX
Videocast: Late May action in VIX pits
Mon 11:50 AM CT
As stocks resume their record rally, GroupOne's Jamie Tyrrell says there is a surprisingly level of activity in the VIX pits ahead of the May settlement on Wednesday.
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What's behind huge Groupon call sale
Mon 11:14 AM CT
A huge trade sees limited upside in the discount-deal company for the rest of the year with the sale of nearly 50,000 January calls.
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