Stock selection is critical for options income strategies. This article highlights two stocks — MGM Resorts International and Southwest Airlines — and explains why their recent price action may create...
President Trump wants banks to strike a deal with the crypto industry. With Coinbase stock rising after his comments, is it time to consider buying COIN?
Many investors view a rising VIX as a warning sign for the market. Options income traders often see it differently. Higher volatility increases option premiums and can improve the economics of selling...
Equities and Crude pressure cattle
Jim's video covers all bases in this wildcard war scenario
Lean hog futures were mixed on Friday, with April down a nickel and the rest of the board up 20 to 67 cents. April was down a dime on the week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.69 on...
Cotton futures posted 1 to 24 point gains across the board on Friday, as May was still down 141 points this week. Support came via the outside factors. Crude oil was up $10.22 on the day to $91.23. The...
Corn futures posted gains of 3 ¾ to 8 ¼ cents across the board on Friday, as May managed a 12 cent gain on the week and December up 15. Crude oil futures continued the rally and spillover support into...
The wheat complex is continued the rally into Friday, with contracts up sharply across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were up 24 ½ to 33 cents at the close, as May was 25 ¼ cents higher this...
Live cattle futures were under pressure from falling equities on Friday, with contracts down $3.80 to $4.50 at the close. April was up $2.35 from last Friday. Cash trade settled in at $240 across most...
