OptionsZone.com's Tactical Trader Minute with Bryan Perry

Looking for a Little Resistance

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The market made a valiant effort on Monday to end the negativity, but buyers went on strike as per usual and the Dow closed down 223 points.

Sidewinder: DIS

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:08:20 GMT

Jud Pyle looks at Disney (DIS).

Another Win for Volatility

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Stocks closed lower on Friday as expected. A big rally on Thursday made it a near certainty that traders would take profits the following day.

Sidewinder: DELL

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:24:43 GMT

Kevin Cook looks at Dell (DELL).

Trading is Like Shooting Fish in a Barrel

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A day following Intel Corporation's (INTC) most horrible revision of already reduced guidance, the market exploded higher.

Sidewinder: INTC

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:31:54 GMT

Kevin Cook looks at Intel Corp. (INTC).

What Efficient Market?

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

So much for that theory about markets being efficient. Stocks sold at the open on news from Best Buy (BBY) and kept on selling right through the close.

Sidewinder: BBBY

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:00:53 GMT

Jared Levy looks at Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY).

What's Up at the Las Vegas Sands?

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Tell me something new please. The stock market, with the bond market closed, acted like the emotional immature entity that it is.

Sidewinder: GS

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:15:45 GMT

Jud Pyle looks at Goldman Sachs (GS).

No News Doesn't Mean Good News

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

So much for a no news day being positive for stocks. Without any economic releases the market was free to speculate on the future. What it saw was not pretty.

Sidewinder: AMAT

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:35:28 GMT

Jud Pyle looks at Applied Materials (AMAT).

Volatility is Alive and Well

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The markets took the disappointing jobs number in stride on Friday. Stocks gained on the day with the Dow moving 248 points or 2.85% higher

Market Bouncing Along the Lows

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Someone lit a match two days ago and just like that we are back in panic mode. Yesterday the Dow closed down 443 points.

Obama Rally was Short-Lived

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

So much for the Obama rally. Stocks sold off for much of the day before dropping to its 12th largest point drop in history in the last hour of trade. Sound familiar?

Optimistic Day for the Market

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The markets moved higher yesterday as we many of us exercised our constitutional right to vote. The Dow was up over 300 points to 9,625.

A Tradeable Market in the Eye of the Storm

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Yesterday, I took a nap and so did the market. Not really, but the analogy works. Stocks did trade yesterday, but not with the usual volatility of late.

Time to Step Out Into Stocks Again

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT

The market finished the worst month in many years with a flourish. The last week of October managed to turn the tide from negativity.

Conviction Buying: Not there Yet

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

The Dow looked to make its second straight two digit close when bam, buyers raced in to push stocks to another 3 digit day.

GE's Announcement Rattles Wall Street

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

By George, I think he's got it! The Dow closed with a double-digit loss. It's time to celebrate, celebrate dance to a new jig.

Homebuilding Sector Helps Market Roar to Life

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Now that is more like it! The market roared to life yesterday once again stymieing those expecting the apocalypse.

Rhyme or Reason Seem to be AWOL

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

For the second consecutive trading session fear before the market failed to materialize during regular market hours.

Will the Big Swings Continue This Week?

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Disaster avoided. The Dow managed to close only down some 300 points after futures had been limit down before the opening bell.

It's Not What Will OPEC Do, But How Much Will They Cut?

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

OPEC ministers were arriving in Vienna to begin their emergency meeting. The purpose of the meeting is cut oil production.

Market May Close Today on the Positive Side

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Another 3 digit day to the down side (Tuesday) for the Dow with most of the loss coming in the last 45 minutes.

Bulls Get a Free Ride

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Ho hum, just another 400 point ride on the Dow. The bulls had a free ride yesterday as there was little in terms of economic data.

Will Today Bring an Upswing?

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:23:57 GMT

Can we celebrate a Dow moving down 100 some points on Friday? At least the swing was only 500 points this time around.

Solar, Wind Power Generate Buzz

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:04:00 GMT

Solar burns up our alternative energy survey, but wind power also has a strong breeze at its back.

What's on Consumers' Back-to-School Shopping Lists?

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:00:49 GMT

Although electronics spending is at near-record lows, we've got the names getting the business this year.

Presidential Approval, Dow Drop in Tandem

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:50:30 GMT

We need to elect someone likable, but not too likable. Read on to find out more.

Consumers Tightening Belts on Dining-out Habits

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:00:15 GMT

Nearly 2-in-5 respondents say they'll spend less in restaurants and only 10% plant to spend more in the coming three months. Find out where they're going.

RIMM Rising to AAPL's 3G Challenge

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:03:59 GMT

AAPL may have just unleashed its 3G iPhone, but RIMM plans to 'Kickstart' the competition with its own 3G phone.

Consumers Again Hitting Snooze Button on Spending (Part 2 of 2)

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:16:13 GMT

The masses are still spending money on necessities. And there are big bucks going into the places where people can get more for less.

Consumers Again Hitting Snooze Button on Spending (Part 1 of 2)

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:49:15 GMT

Inflation, higher energy costs are stealing consumers' sunshine as the summer wears on.

2 Billion Options Contracts Traded So Far in '08

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:09:02 GMT

More than 2 billion options contracts changed hands in the first 140 trading days of 2008.

Motorola's (MOT) 'RAZR' Edge Disintegrating

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:36:24 GMT

'Goodbye, Moto' might not be an appealing tagline for MOT's decline in market share and price, but it's an accurate one.

Digital Downloads Drop

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:36:24 GMT

One of the little luxuries to fall by the consumer spending wayside is music/movie downloading.

Options Industry Sets New Daily Volume Record

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:00:50 GMT

The options industry set a new daily record, surpassing 25.3 million contracts on July 15.

Oil Volatility Index (OVX) Debuts

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:08:21 GMT

The 'Oil VIX' offers a new way to play crude oil prices and volatility in this highly watched commodity.

Increasing Appetites for Apples (AAPL)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:17:14 GMT

The economy may be crawling, but planned AAPL purchases are chugging along.

'Sad' SAP

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:54:31 GMT

Things are 'tough' and 'worsening' for U.S. software maker SAP.

Sprint Market Share Stalling Out

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:16:39 GMT

Are better days ahead for S? Probably not in the next six months.

More Companies Giving RIMM a Shot

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:51:11 GMT

Our ChangeWave Alliance survey data is showing us that corporate demand for RIMM products is strong.

Record Revenues 4th-Straight Year

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:07:21 GMT

The global semiconductor market seems to be on fire and getting even warmer.

VMware Showing 'Actual' Lead in Virtualization Software

Fri, 23 May 2008 20:35:23 GMT

Looks like big profits are ahead for vitualization companies VMW, CTXS.

Lower Prices Translating into Higher Stocks

Fri, 23 May 2008 17:01:49 GMT

WMT, COST are ahead in the battle for the ever-elusive consumer spending dollars.

Diners Hungry to Make a Comeback

Mon, 19 May 2008 23:33:02 GMT

When consumers' budgets ease up a bit, they're eager to return to DRI-, OSI-owned restaurants.

Online Shoppers 'Direct' Money Away from Middlemen

Mon, 12 May 2008 22:28:38 GMT

Savvy online shoppers are waving goodbye to travel sites and hello to booking directly with airlines, hotels.

Apples vs. Berries: Which are Sweeter?

Mon, 05 May 2008 22:51:11 GMT

AAPL, RIMM customers are very loyal to their product of choice.

Boomers Going Bionic

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:04:04 GMT

Baby boomers' idea of 'aging gracefully' is to simply replace what isn't working. Toby tells you which companies will benefit from the 'bionic boom.'

Investors Say They Like to 'Talk to Chuck'

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:47:00 GMT

SCHW leads the pack among ChangeWave Alliance survey respondents who are satisfied with their brokerage.

LED 'Lighting' the Way to Energy Efficiency

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:48:39 GMT

Toby Smith tells you which companies can light up your life ... and your portfolio!

Alternative Energy -- Here Comes the Sun

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:42:39 GMT

FSLR, SPWR and STP stand to benefit as corporations move toward energy-efficiency.

Wii Gamble Still Paying Off

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:47:03 GMT

Nintendo's (NTDOY) Wii is giving both couch potatoes and its own competitors a 'run' for their money.

Sigma Designs (SIGM)

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:07:26 GMT

It's a big year for digital media, and SIGM is a pure play on the explosion of high-def video and the transition to the Blu-ray DVD format.

Oppenheimer Holdings (OPY)

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:07:26 GMT

OPY may be an unfamiliar name to many of you, but Bryan Perry thinks it is the best trade of the year in the financial sector.

DryShips (DRYS)

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:07:26 GMT

For a short-term trade in the growing export business to China and India, DRYS should be on your radar.

Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX)

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:07:26 GMT

With gold prices shooting up through $900 per ounce, everyone wants to get in on the action.

EOG Resources (EOG)

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:07:26 GMT

Oil and gas producer EOG is a highly leveraged play on rising natural gas prices.

Arch Coal (ACI)

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:26:46 GMT

Coal stocks are on fire, and the sector is outperforming the rest of the market.

China Medical Technologies (CMED)

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:07:26 GMT

Investing in emerging markets like China can be risky, and with so many choices out there, it can be tough to find a good name to trade.

Mosaic Co. (MOS)

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:07:26 GMT

This leader in crop nutrients and animal feeds is a pure play on the commodity bull market.

MEMC Electronic Materials (WFR)

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:07:26 GMT

WFR is a hot solar play, as it's the 'arms dealer' to all solar panel makers.