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Toyota Motor Company | TM

Toyota Motor is probably our favorite auto manufacturer, as it makes more cars than any other in the world. The company made 9.6 million vehicles under the Toyota brand in 2025. Add in the Daihatsu and Hino brands, and total…
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Oil Services | SLB

One of the situations that surprises most retail oil and gas investors is that exploration and production companies did not automatically increase drilling activity when oil prices began to rise after the onset of the war with Iran. This article…
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People are nervous. Should you be? | SPY & QQQ Oil & Rates

The equity markets are at an interesting juncture. About 6 weeks ago, we were looking for a correction in the broad market averages as we interpreted investor behavior a bit frothy. But an interesting thing happened as the scenario played…
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Netflix Update | NFLX

Netflix reported earings on October 20. We thought the performance was just fine. The street thought otherwise. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for access.
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Super Micro Computer Inc | SMCI

Back on August 23, we suggested getting long Super Micro Computer Inc when the stock was trading at $37.24 a share. We suggested getting long by selling an October $35 strike put option for $3.09. This article is for paid…
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Hess Midstream LP | HESM

With the leading tech names looking a little wobbly and the AI trade becoming painful, we think it makes sense to continue to look for developing ideas. We have found one that offers high yield. This article is for paid…
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What stocks attract options traders and why?

When and why do investors and traders use options rather than simply trading the underlying stock? When do circumstances encourage non-linear payoffs? We know sometimes. Consider Cleveland-Cliffs, the Cleveland, Ohio-based…

October 7, 2026
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Crude Oil Update | USO, XOM, APA, SU

We are crude oil bulls from an investor perspective. But as oil users, we would like to see it come down. But what we like does not matter. It is…

October 6, 2026
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Bookings Holdings Inc | BKNG

Sometimes you find a stock you are in sync with, and it trades well. Booking Holdings is one such stock for us. This article is for paid members - please…

October 5, 2026
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Alphabet | GOOGL

Alphabet, the company formerly known as Google, is an interesting company. It is rooted in "old tech" like Search, which drives current cash flow. But the company is making significant…

October 2, 2026
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Micron Technology | MU

Almost all of the trade suggestions over the past year have been bullish. We have gone this route because 1) the economy is strong, 2) the AI infrastructure buildout is…

October 1, 2026
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Chipotle Update | CMG

We have been with Chipotle Mexican Grill since June 2026. We were looking for a turnaround, and that process seems to be taking longer than we originally expected. This article…

September 29, 2026
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Tech Stock Returns…

Tech stock returns show a semiconductor comeback with software/SaaS taking a fresh beating in the rankings.

September 29, 2026
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Close some trades

As equity prices come under pressure amid rising interest rates, we think it is appropriate to close a few trades early.

September 28, 2026
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Netflix | NFLX

Netflix has fallen off investors' radar. This is evidenced by the fact that the stock price has gone nowhere since 2018. This article is for paid members - please login…

September 26, 2026
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Is Yum Brands Starting to Look Tasty? | YUM

The fast-casual food industry has had some trouble over the past couple of years due to systemic factors (mostly) and self-inflicted wounds. This article is for paid members - please…

September 23, 2026
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Will rising long-term rates cause equity prices to fall? | IWM

The price of oil jumped, and interest rates followed. This has equity investors nervous. What would they do?

September 22, 2026
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PayPal Update | PYPL

On November 22, 2025, we suggested traders sell a February 2026 $57.50 cash-covered put on PayPal, the internet payment processor that many websites depend on, when its stock was trading…

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