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
http://www.philstockworld.com/
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 ( 7239 )
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Options Volume Pops At Urban Outfitters As Shares Hit Fresh 52-Week High
Today’s tickers: URBN, STT SNDK URBN - Urban Outfitters, Inc. – Shares in Urban Outfitters gained the most in the S P 500 Index on Tuesday... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Try and Try Again Tuesday – Three More Trade Ideas That Make 300% If the Market...
Yep, that's what I said last Tuesday and the Tuesday before that because Tuesday is a day they push the Futures higher and ditch the Dollar and tell you that... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Decision Points
Here’s this week’s MarketShadows Newsletter, featuring thoughts on the market by a number of chartists including Allan Harris, Springheel Jack, Chris Vermeulen... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
What the Market Wants: Summer Continues to Wind Down
Courtesy of David Brown, Sabrient Systems and Gradient Analytics Last week went very much as expected with the S P 500 inching along again: It was slightly dow... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Coventry Call Buyers In The Black Following Aetna Deal
Today’s tickers: CVH, CS WYNN CVH - Coventry Health Care, Inc. – Options traders who purchased Coventry Health Care call options earlier this mont... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
ETF Periscope: Low VIX Levels Should Be High On Your Hedge List
“Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former. “ -- Albert EinsteinIn spite of the rather nice ride the... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Monday Market Movement – Can We Continue to Ignore and Soar?
It shows, pretty CLEARLY that GLOBAL business sentiment has worsened sharply, according to the latest Economist/FT survey of over 1,500 senior executives. Read more
Posted on 20 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Smucker’s Calls In Focus As Shares Soar To Record High
Today’s tickers: SJM, LVS KKD SJM - J.M. Smucker Co. – Bullish bets initiated on branded food maker, J.M. Smucker Co., earlier this week are payin... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Friday Fakery – $188Bn Buys You a One-Day Rally
That's how much money yesterday's rally cost. Spain got the green-light on $123Bn from the ECB, most of which goes to just ONE bank (Bankia Group). Read more
Posted on 17 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Takeover Chatter Sparks Heavy Volume In Electronic Arts Options
Today’s tickers: EA, BKS SNDK EA - Electronic Arts, Inc. – Speculative bullish bets are on the rise in Electronic Arts this morning after the New... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Thursday Thoughts – To QE Or Not to QE? That’s a Trillion Dollar Question
CNBC interviewed both Boston's Rosengren (dove), who said not only is QE necessary but that "it needs to be substantial enough that it off sets some of the... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Sector Detector: Stocks Complete Summer Recovery from "Sell-in-May" Crowd
We’re coming down to the final sleepy weeks of a relatively uneventful summer in the equity markets. Volume is quite low, as is expected this time of year with... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Big Block Of Upside Calls Trades On XLF
Today’s tickers: XLF, SBUX BKS XLF - Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF – Options on the XLF are among the most active by volume this morning after ... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Wednesday Worries – Goldman Takes Away the Punch Bowl
"While QE3 at the September 12-13 FOMC meeting remains possible, our best estimate is that it will take until late 2012/early 2013 before Fed officials return t... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
KORS Options Pop After Earnings Surprise; Anadarko Call ‘Fly Sees Further Upside
Today’s tickers: KORS, APC GPS KORS - Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. – Shares in luxury apparel and accessories retailer, Michael Kors Holdings Ltd.,... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Try Again Tuesday – Three Trade Ideas That Make 300% If the Market Pops
Last Tuesday we also had a big run-up in the Futures and I was skeptical, writing "Through the Roof or Smashed into a Thousand Pieces. Read more
Posted on 14 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
What the Market Wants: Does This Market Have A Pulse?
Courtesy of David Brown, Sabrient Systems and Gradient Analytics Beginning on last Monday, August 6, the S P 500 has turned in daily returns of +0.23%,... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
I Won’t Give Up On Freeport-McMoRan and Western Digital
When I look into your eyesIt’s like watching the night skyOr a beautiful sunriseThere’s so much they holdAnd just like them old stars I see that you’ve come so... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
Takeover Offer Drives Up Volume In Focus Media Options
Today’s tickers: FMCN, GME PLCE FMCN - Focus Media Holding Ltd. – Shares in the operator of China’s largest lifestyle targeted interactive... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS -
ETF Periscope: Potential For Volatility Lurks Just Below Low Trading Volume
“Man has demonstrated that he is master of everything except his own nature.”—Henry MillerSummertime, and the market is sleepy. Read more
Posted on 13 August 2012 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS