Last week was very good week for the bulls, and the broad market move higher lifted several of our High Velocity Options holdings back into, or just below, positive territory. Yet among the holdings on call options stands out as a screaming performer, so much so that today I want us to take action to

This week, we witnessed something rather foreign to our recent eyes, and that is a big week of gains in the broad market. Yes, that is something we haven’t been able to say too frequently of late, as for the past six trading sessions the Dow Industrials have managed to finish in positive territory. As

Stocks are up! Yes, that is something we haven’t been able to say too frequently as of late, although for the past six trading sessions, the Dow Industrials have managed to finish in positive territory. As for the broader domestic market, this week, the S&P 500 is on pace for a gain of nearly 6%,

We all know that inflation is here. But what we also know is that for some industries, inflation has boosted bottom lines. And while too much inflation would eventually harm every sector, for now, sectors such as energy and building materials (specifically lumber and wood) are in the sweet spot of higher prices and sustained

Whenever there is tragedy, there is an immediate reaction from all sides to first ascribe blame, and then to propose a solution. This is our nature as

The market keeps bouncing like a volatile ball blowing in the wind of undecided, restless and nervous sentiment.  Considering the big swings of the past couple of weeks, it’s totally understandable if you also are nervous. Now, I can tell you that I’m not nervous about current conditions. I am, however, feeling more than a

This morning I woke to something I haven’t seen in some time — a calm market. Now, I have no illusions that this calm is here to stay, as markets never really stay calm. But considering today is options expiration Friday, there is likely to be a lot more buying and selling volume as we

Stocks were relatively calm early Friday, a rare occurrence in these days of huge price swings and 3% bounces across the board on the major averages in any given trading session. And while a relatively calm early session is a welcome respite here, I have no illusions that this calm will remain, as markets never

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“The country was built on washing money.” — Tony Montana, “Scarface”  These days, the only washing of money in the country seems to be the washing away of equity value. Indeed, yesterday’s plunge to new 52-week lows on the major averages, led by that 25% cratering in Target (TGT) shares, certainly tells the tale of