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Booking Holdings | BKNG

The summer travel season is upon us, and people are formulating and implementing plans for a little R&R. That said, investors are down in the dumps on travel & leisure stocks like Booking, as they believe rising oil prices will…
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Exxon Mobile | XOM

We have been talking about the Iran war for months, and we have said that whatever happens, it will not end quickly. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for access.
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Adobe Systems | ADBE

Fears about AI have hammered many software stocks. The enterprise software companies like PeopleSoft, ServiceNow, Salesforce, and Oracle have been particularly hard hit. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for access.
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Super Micro Computer Inc | SMCI

Has Super Micro Computer hugged the cactus long enough? This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for access.
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The Hersey Corporation | HSY

On January 24, 2026, we suggested selling a put spread on The Hershey Company as we thought the stock was turning from bearish to bullish. Turns out that was a lucrative trading strategy. This article is for paid members -…
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Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) & EchoStar | SPCX & SATS

With SpaceX getting closer to becoming a public company, we thought it made sense to talk about the issue, as it is likely to be the largest or second-largest IPO after Saudi Aramco. This article is for paid members -…
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Good Fortune? Or Bad? Fortune Brands

Despite Fortune Brands Innovations' (NYSE: FBIN) optimistic name, investors may want to approach the stock with caution. The company, which manufactures plumbing fixtures, cabinets, and security products through brands like…

November 27, 2025
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Why We Sold NVIDIA l NVDA

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November 27, 2025
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Crypto Update | IBIT, ETHA & MSTR

Back on November 1, 2025, we suggested bullish trade ideas in IBIT and ETHA, the ETFs that track Bitcoin and Ether, respectively. It is now clear that we were a…

November 26, 2025
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Centene Inc | CNC

Politics and healthcare. I cannot think of a more dysfunctional relationship. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for access.

November 23, 2025
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Give Thanks. Then Give Me Twenty.

It’s well known that Americans tend to overindulge a bit during the year-end holidays. Thanksgiving is commonly believed to be the day with the highest average calorie intake of the…

November 23, 2025
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When Black Friday Comes

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November 22, 2025
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PayPal Inc | PYPL

We discussed PayPal in August of this year, suggesting that traders sell a marginally out-of-the-money cash-covered put, with a couple of months to expiration on the stock. Those options expired…

November 20, 2025
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NVIDIA Reports Earnings – Implications for MAG7 | MAGS

Today was an interesting day in the market. We were reluctant to discuss any trade ideas yesterday as NVIDIA was to report earnings before the opening. This article is for…

November 18, 2025
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Options Expiration

It is that time of the month again. Standard monthly options will expire at the end of the week. As such, we have six trades coming due. Four of those…

November 17, 2025
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Biotech | IBB

Here at TOE, we think (1) tech has run its course for the time being and 2) some out-of-favor sectors like Biotech are about to take the lead in the…

November 15, 2025
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Santa Baby, An Investor’s Christmas List

As the holidays approach, I am reminded of Eartha Kitt's famous rendition of "Santa Baby", a rather ambitious Christmas list that included a duplex and checks. One particularly expensive item…

November 15, 2025
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CrowdStrike | CRWD

As you know, we are generally bullish here at TOE, and for good reason. Looking back 100 years, equity returns at positive 73% of the time on a year over…

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