Phil's Stock World
Philstockworld.com (www.philstockworld.com) is the fastest growing stock and option newsletter on the Web. "High Finance for Real People - Fun and Profits" is our motto and our Basic and Premium Chat Sessions offer readers a chance to speak to Phil live during the trading day as well as authors like Optrader, Sabrient, Income Trader and Trend Trader - who send out Alerts during the market sessions and discuss trade ideas live with Members.
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Philip R. Davis is a founder of Phil's Stock World (www.philstockworld.com), a stock and options trading site that teaches the art of options trading to newcomers and devises advanced strategies for expert traders. Mr. Davis is a serial entrepreneur, having founded software company Accu-Title, a real estate title insurance software solution, and is also the President of the Delphi Consulting Corp., an M&A; consulting firm that helps large and small companies obtain funding and close deals. He was also the founder of Accu-Search, a property data corporation that was sold to DataTrace in 2004 and Personality Plus, a precursor to eHarmony.com. Phil was a former editor of a UMass/Amherst humor magazine and it shows in his writing -- which is filled with colorful commentary along with very specific ideas on stock option purchases (Phil rarely holds actual stocks).
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Phil's Stock World
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Commentary on the stock market, options, the economy and a little politics. We teach subscribers how to use options to earn consistent returns on their investments, how to hedge, and how to be the "house" by selling the appropriate options against their positons. We share our many resources and will help you find a trading style that works for you!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 7274 )
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Traders Construct Call Spreads On Lennar
LEN - Lennar Corporation – Shares in single-family home builder, Lennar Corp, slipped 2.4% on Wednesday morning to $31.39, the lowest level since August 21st... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Wednesday: Rampant Manipulation In the Markets – S&P; 1,688 Edition
1,688 on the S P is a 1.25% retrace off the top and, failing to hold that, we're looking at another 1.25% drop to 1,667 and below that, we're back at 1,645,... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
BlackBerry Options Draw A Crowd As Shares Rise
BBRY - BlackBerry Ltd. – Shares in BlackBerry are moving higher on Tuesday, extending Monday’s rally after the smartphone maker yesterday said it would explore... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
ETF Periscope: Eurozone Offers Siren Song to Investors
“Experience is not what happens to a man. It is what a man does with what happens to him.” -- Aldous HuxleyIt looks like the Eurozone has confounded its critics... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Testy Tuesday – Blurred Lines
I feel so lucky Hey, hey, hey You wanna hug me Hey, hey, hey What rhymes with hug me? Hey, hey, hey – Blurred Lines Sadly, this is what passes for music these... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
What the Market Wants: Kick the Tires on 4 Stocks This Market Should Favor
Today was a flat market day with the DJIA and the S P off a small amount while NASDAQ gained a few points. But it was better than last week when all style/caps... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Burst Of Activity In Dana Holding Corp. Call Options
DAN - Dana Holding Corporation – Bullish options are changing hands on Dana Holding Corp today, with shares in the name up as much as 3.5% on the day to a new... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Monday Momentum – Quadrillion Yen Stimulus Not Enough to Keep Japan Going
Japan’s economy slowed more than forecast in the second quarter as businesses cut investment, undermining gains in consumer and government spending that helped... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Philstockworld July Trade Review – Too Bearish Or Just Right? Part 2
We had a great start to the month (see Part 1) with 42 trade ideas and only 2 that didn't work but, ahead of the review, I doubt we did so well in the last few... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Estee Lauder Calls Active Ahead Of Earnings
EL - Estee Lauder Companies Inc. – Shares in Estee Lauder are bucking the trend today, up 0.85% at $66.57 as of 12:15 p.m. ET, amid a down day for U.S. stocks. Read more
Posted on 09 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Friday Fizzle – Second Down Week out of Three Winds Down
We've seen this movie before – that top channel on the Russell has been upbreakable AND very profitable as we pick our Futures shorts off that 1,050 line. Read more
Posted on 09 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Bullish Action Detected In Macy’s Options Ahead Of Earnings Next Week
M - Macy’s Inc. – Call options changing hands on Macy’s during morning trading suggests at least one strategist is taking a bullish stance on the stock ahead... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Thrilling Thursday – Futures Bounce Us Back
There was no volume to yesterday's move, which means it can be easily reversed and reversed it is already this morning as the markets pop 0.4% in the Futures... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Sector Detector: Forward-looking Rankings Solidify Bullish Bias
Stock investors are surveying the view from these lofty heights, with the S P 500 trying to hold up just below the 1700 level, and they appear to be feeling som... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
E*TRADE Put Options In Play As Shares Slide
ETFC - E*TRADE Financial Corp. – Shares in online broker, E*TRADE Financial Corp., fell nearly 6.0% on Wednesday after the firm said regulators may review its... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Which Way Wednesday – BOE Promises 2 More Years of QE
That's right, brand new BOE Governor and GS sock puppet, Mark Carney, has said that inflation running 50% over their 2% mandate won't stop the BOE from... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Foot Locker Put Options Active As Stock Gets Stomped
FL - Foot Locker Inc. – Shares in Foot Locker are down sharply today, off 6.5% at $35.17 as of 12:30 p.m. ET, amid a down day for U.S. stocks. The stock... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Testy Tuesday – Is There Anybody Out There?
Is there anybody out there? Just nod if you can hear me Is there anyone home? Relax I'll need some information first Just the basic facts Can you show me where... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Bearish Options Change Hands On Gap
GPS - Gap, Inc. – Apparel retailer, Gap, Inc., popped up on our scanners this morning after a sizable trade was initiated in the August expiry put options. Read more
Posted on 05 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
ETF Periscope:VIX Near Year’s Low Makes It Cheap Insurance Against Volatility
“Knowledge is learning something new every day. Wisdom is letting go of something every day.” -- Zen ProverbThe market is currently in a nice little comfort... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS