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Safe havens slammed as bulls charge: Midweek sector check

Safe havens slammed as bulls charge: Midweek sector check

The S&P 500 is showing signs of a breakout as investors pile into higher-risk stocks. Meanwhile, safe havens are getting slammed. Here's a breakdown of the best- and worst-performing industries over the last five sessions. Winners: Technology is leading the...

What’s cooking in copper?

What’s cooking in copper?

Just two days ago, a large bullish call roll appeared in copper giant Freeport McMoRan (FCX). The red metal's gone straight up since the options trade appeared. Copper futures (@HG) rose about 1.8 percent today, their fourth consecutive positive day. Press reports...

Why furniture bulls may expect an earnings pop

Why furniture bulls may expect an earnings pop

Will a high-end furniture stock go higher? At least one big trader seems to think so. RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, peddles four-figure sofas, rugs and cabinets. Yesterday someone bought 5,000 June 110 calls for $5.75 and sold an equal number of June 120...

Is Dorsey the new Bezos?

Is Dorsey the new Bezos?

Technology's all about change. There's even change in the hottest CEO. Sure Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com (AMZN) might be the richest man in the world. And, sure, Tim Cook of Apple (AAPL) may run the most valuable company. And sure, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook (FB) is...

Casinos, copper and online actions: Options recap

Casinos, copper and online actions: Options recap

Below is a summary of noteworthy options trades from Monday, June 4. Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) operates casinos in the Chinese gambling hub of Macau. It last saw $35 in July 2014, and options traders targeted a move to that level with a bullish ratio...

How long can this range hold?

How long can this range hold?

Stocks just finished their best month since January. Now the question is, how long can they stay trapped in this range?

AR, AI on stage at Apple event this week

AR, AI on stage at Apple event this week

Never mind the iPhones. Augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) will be the big themes at Apple's (AAPL) Worldwide Developers Conference this week. After all, that's where other tech giants like Amazon.com (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOGL) and Facebook (FB) are...

IPOs keep on coming in May

IPOs keep on coming in May

Initial public offerings had their best May since 2013 and remain firmly ahead of last year’s pace.