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More Greek Drama

theStockMasters Staff — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:33:04 +0000

Stocks are all over the place today and volume is light. Traders are bracing themselves as the Greek debt drama unfolds.

To agree or not agree. That is the question for Greek leaders trying to save their economy from default.

Sell Apple Shares at $475

Stockmaster2 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:17:34 +0000

Shares of Apple are breaking a new 52 week high on a daily basis. As Homey the Clown would say: I don't think so. Homey don't play that.

How high can the Apple (AAPL) gravy train go? Yes their products are in constant demand, copy-catted, and the standard for new technology. However, does an amazing product equate to a solid investment?

Covered Call Picks (ONTY,DNDN,ZNGA,NTAP,GMCR)

Stockmaster2 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:09:36 +0000

Here are today's Covered Call Picks for Wednesday 02-08-2012. In focus today is Oncothyreon which has a whopping 26% return on its March $9.00 strike. Don't miss out on this one.

What's a Covered Call?

The covered call is a strategy where an investor writes a call option contract (sells an option) while at the same time owning an equivalent number of shares of the underlying stock.If this stock is purchased simultaneously with writing the call contract, the strategy is commonly referred to as a buy-write.

While you may have heard that trading options is risky business, covered calls are actually a very conservative strategy, and most brokerages even allow retirement IRA accounts to write covered calls.

Road Warrior Inspired Stocks

theStockMasters Staff — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:54:27 +0000

Thanks to the tension with Iran, a world where gasoline is the ultimate currency could be here before you know it.

Everyday the clock is ticking and tensions grow worse between Iran and the Western World. The movie 'Road Warrior' would be the extreme result of a World War III. Mastery doesn't believe it will come to that, but oil and gasoline could become just as valuable as gold. That means huge profits for Exxon Mobil (XOM) and a big increase for the ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas ETF (DIG).

Nasdaq 100 Weak Performance

SC — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:08:44 +0000

Don't be fooled by the recent headlines of a new high in the Nasdaq. The performance is actually weaker than the S&P 500 index. Here is the proof.

The Nasdaq 100 index is shown on the chart in white. We pointed out earlier in January that the Nasdaq 100 was a good place to be long for the short term. You can see how it was bridgin

Play the Groupon Earnings with Covered Calls

Stockmaster2 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:41:09 +0000

Groupon (GRPN) is releasing earnings after the bell tomorrow, February 8th. Consensus estimates are EPS of $.03. Here's how we think you should play the earnings call.

Shares are currently trading at $23.61 a share, and Call options that are expiring next Friday, February 17th are trading at a premium right now.

War Stocks: What to Buy if America invades Iran

theStockMasters Staff — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:57:22 +0000

War makes corporations rich. We review stocks that will rise if a conflict errupts with Iran.

Since you can't buy stock in America's elite Team 6, your weapons of choice are Raytheon Company. (RTN), Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT), Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC), The Boeing Company (BA), and the PowerShares Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA). These are the major securities you can buy that will reap the benefit of increased share prices should America go to war with Iran.

Strong Volume Gainers (DSX,DRYS,EXM,PRGN,TBSI)

Stockmaster2 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:48:49 +0000

Here are today's Bullish 50/200-day MA Crossovers for 02-06-2012. In focus is the Dry Shippers today.

What's a Strong Volume Gainer?

A strong volume gainer is when volume is four times greater than the 20-day SMA and is above yesterday's close.

50/200-day MA Crossovers for Monday (NTES,H,TXN,CAKE,MDU)

Stockmaster2 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:27:08 +0000

Here are today's Bullish 50/200-day MA Crossovers for 02-06-2012.

What's a Bullish 50/200-day MA Crossover?

Greece: More of the Same

Stockmaster3 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:05:29 +0000

Another Monday, another market rumbling thanks to the ongoing drama in Greece.

Stocks can't get higher thanks to the debt issues facing Greece. Heading into the afternoon session and all major indexes are slightly down.

S&P 500 Rally Over - Bear Market Returns

SC — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:20:12 +0000

The 1340 S&P 500 target was met on Friday. The analysis is confirming that the bear market that started in May 2011 has now resumed once again.

Since the S&P 500 target was met Friday, and upon careful review, it is clear that the rally up from the October 2011 lows is now over.

First Look at Cobra Commander

theStockMasters Staff — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:40:05 +0000

New trailer for the upcoming G.I. Joe movie, they got it right this time.

We will all get to see this trailer for G.I. Joe: Retaliation on Super Bowl Sunday, but here's a quick view today.