Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) will see better earnings as the economy revives. Buy a bull put spread to profit in options.

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Traders should consider a put option spread in Freeport-McMoran (NYSE: FCX) as the stock is trending down. Options offer many trading opportunities.

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Option traders that sell a call short can check an ex-divided formula to determine if the stock will be called away. Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is an example.

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The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) has become volatile again following Egyptian street demonstrations. Traders are seeking ways to insure their portfolios.

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Retailer American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) has rebounded and the March 16 Call options look attractive.

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Alcoa call options are attractive as Alcoa (NYSE: AA) prepares to announce earnings next Monday.

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Petrobras Brasileiro SA (NYSE: PBR) call options look attractive as the oil stock benefits from a rally in the commodity.

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Option investors are watching the KBW Regional Banking ETF (NYSE: KRE), buying at-the-money calls as banks become takeover targets and emerge from the financial meltdown.

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A straddle on unpredictable Research in Motion may make sense as earnings loom.

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Avoid ringing up commissions and trading costs with a risk reversal strategy using an options spread.

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Option trades with better than even odds are rare, but they do exist.

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Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) saw an incredible surge in call volume Wednesday, and this options activity says someone is very bullish on the battered banking stock.

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Expiration trading provides a lot of opportunity, but it's not as easy as you think. Get tips for managing expiring options positions.

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There is no 'best' earnings trade, but there are ways to move the odds in your favor.

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Find out how to use inexpensive options to protect yourself and even profit when the market tanks.

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Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) is a stock that really moves after earnings. Here is the best way to trade it.

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Garmin (GRMN) reports earnings later this week. Here is a breakdown of the risk/reward scenario for a few trading strategies.

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Learn how to pick good earnings plays and why bearish traders may want to consider a speculative income trade in Chevron (CVX).

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Google (GOOG) makes for an interesting earnings trade, because it typically reports the night before expiration day. Find out how to play it.

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Two Goldman Sachs analysts recently recommended some McDonald's (MCD) call options, but there are a few issues with their argument, and perhaps even a better trade.

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The only thing you need to take advantage of mispriced options is an understanding of a simple formula and a basic options strategy.

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Many traders tout the predictive value of implied volatility, but there's a good chance it will lead you astray, as it did with some unlucky Research In Motion (RIMM) traders.

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