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PayPal | PYPL

On February 10, 2026, we suggested that traders sell cash-covered May $40 puts on PayPal. The company just reported EPS of $1.22 a shared, which was below expectations. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for…
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Semiconductors | SMH

In our conversation with investors, we hear a few questions over and over. Is AI a bubble? And, are the semiconductor stocks overbought? We think the second question is essentially the same as the first. This article is for paid…
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Hut 8 | HUT

Back in February of this year, we suggested selling a cash-covered put option on Hut 8. That trade worked well, and we think it is time to lather, rinse, and repeat. For those who do know the Company, Hut 8…
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APA Corp | APA

We believe the oil trade is a situation where we expect oil prices to be higher for longer. And by longer, we mean longer than the average investor suggests. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe…
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Charles Schwab Corp | SCHW

We have not talked about the Charles Schwab Corporation in some time. Given its current technical setup, we think it makes sense to take a fresh look. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for access.
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DLocal | DLO

Today, we return to emerging markets and a payment company, DLocal. Although we discussed it previously, DLocal is a company that few of our readers know about. We like the stock as it fits two investment themes we have right…
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CVS Inc | CVS

On April 11, 2025, we suggested that income-oriented investors execute a buy-write on CVS, the healthcare maintenance company. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for…

April 4, 2026
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United Parcel Service | UPS

United Parcel Service (UPS) is an American multinational package delivery and supply chain management company, widely recognized as one of the world's largest logistics providers.  This article is for paid…

April 1, 2026
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T Rowe Price | TROW

We find something rather curious. Wall Street is all about asset management, and what industry do they seem to ignore... asset managers. This article is for paid members - please…

March 31, 2026
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Oil & a Short Squeeze | WTIC & SPX

If you ever thought the markets were consistent, today's price action should make you consider otherwise. This article is for registered members - please login or click here to subscribe or register…

March 30, 2026
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Lyondell Bassell | LYB

One of our favorite petrochemical companies in the energy derivatives space is a plastics manufacturer. Our favorite is the space at Lyondel Bassel. WE see them as low-cost producers, but…

March 28, 2026
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Unintended Regime Change

Unfortunately for investors, the phrase “regime change” may become a nasty double entendre. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for access.

March 28, 2026
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Financial Stress | XLF

Private credit is a financial area that originated with the Dodd-Frank financial reforms enacted after the Great Financial Crisis. One aim of the legislation was to force banks to be…

March 27, 2026
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If I Were a Presidential Speechwriter

My Fellow Americans, Nearly one month ago, following a period of unprecedented escalation and the exhaustion of every diplomatic avenue, I ordered the United States military to take decisive action…

March 26, 2026
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If We Kick the Can Into a Dark Alley, We Should Not Follow

The war with Iran has always been asymmetric. While we clearly have kinetic superiority, they have the existential "will to live", numerous economic pressure points, they don't have elections, they're…

March 25, 2026
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Silver… What’s Next? | SLV

Silver traders have had a field day over the past year. The price of silver did nothing for years, if not decades, and then it took off like a bad…

March 23, 2026
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Valero Energy | VLO

There are other ways to play an emerging energy crisis due to the war in the Middle East besides buying the commodity. One could buy the refiners. This article is…

March 21, 2026
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Crude Oil | USO

Oil is in the news, and this is a commodity that provides opportunities for those with a high risk tolerance and some capital to commit. This article is for paid…

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