Futures Market Overview

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

Soybeans rallied 16 ¾ to 21 ½ cents in the old crop contracts on Friday, as other contracts were 5 to 12 ½ cents higher. May beans were up 30 cents this week, as November rallied 18 ½ cents. The cmdtyView...