Publications

LCII, WHR: Bruise Cruise

With the stock market stagnating and exhibiting bipolar disorder, I’m adding two bearish hedges to the portfolio in case a correction begins…. Read More

XBI, DPZ: Lab Grown Pizza

Markets return from the Presidents Day holiday with a heavy week of economic data, key earnings, and central bank insights shaping sentiment. Traders will monitor inflation gauges like the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index and the advance estimate of U.S. GDP for Q4 2025, along with Fed minutes that may illuminate future policy direction after the latest rate pause. On the corporate front, earnings from names such as Walmart, Palo Alto Networks, Cadence Design, Medtronic, and other listed reporters are expected to influence sector rotations and volatility around fresh guidance. Global macro releases include flash PMI data across major economies that will provide early signals on growth momentum and price pressures. With ongoing concerns about tech-driven disruption and mixed equity performance, this week’s blend of top-tier data and earnings is likely to drive differentiated trading opportunities and heightened attention to both macro catalysts and individual stock reactions…. Read More

CME, XOM: Risky Energy

With AI disruption continuing to roil the stock market, I’m going with two momentum stocks in industries completely immune from AI replacement concerns: futures exchange and integrated oil…. Read More

SLB: Oil Slick

Waited for SLB to come through for us in the clutch, but it slipped up and a last-minute roll is necessary…. Read More

CMG, DDOG, VRTX: Hodge Podge Actions

Three trade adjustments and two expiring double-your-money winners: EOG (100.0%) and FTNT (100.0%). I’m watching SLB and will issue a roll alert later this afternoon if necessary…. Read More

HSY: Ex-Dividend Roll

Rolling Hershey early to avoid a dividend liability…. Read More

CDW, JNJ, MSCI, PANW: Stale Rolls

Four early rolls as we begin our approach into February options expiration next week…. Read More

STZ, WEC: Light Beer

The stock market is holding up but sector rotation out of tech is fierce. Betting on defensive sectors this week, in particular electric utilities and alcoholic beverages…. Read More

EOG, SLB: Energize Me

Geopolitical risks in the Middle East can be hedged by going long energy stocks, since energy prices would rise if a conflict with Iran were to begin…. Read More

SO, XLU, LNT: Slide to the Electric Side

Markets face a pivotal week as previously delayed U.S. economic data finally returns to the calendar. The January jobs report, rescheduled for Wednesday, will be closely scrutinized for signs of labor-market resilience or softness, with implications for interest–rate expectations. Friday’s CPI inflation release has the potential to shape sentiment around price pressures and the Federal Reserve’s policy path. Alongside macro data, retail sales and employment-cost figures will help round out the broader fundamental picture. Corporate earnings remain an active influence, with results from major consumer and technology companies providing sector-level trend signals. With critical data and earnings spaced throughout the week, market participants are positioned for a potentially active directional session where fresh information could drive volatility and strategic positioning…. Read More