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Option Alert: Can Micron Rebound?

Option Alert: Can Micron Rebound?

Micron Technology has struggled along with other chip stocks lately, but one trader is positioning for a rebound. Check out this unusual options activity yesterday: 17,000 July 120 calls were purchased for $3.80. 17,000 July 130 calls were sold for $2.54. Volume was...

Chips Push Higher Before Big Tech Earnings

Chips Push Higher Before Big Tech Earnings

Fourth-quarter earnings season has begun. Financials were the first major sector to report and the agenda will soon turn to large technology companies like Microsoft and Apple. This article will cover some key dates and recent news on these major growth stocks. It...

Chart of the Day: Kroger Pulls Back

Chart of the Day: Kroger Pulls Back

Kroger jumped to a new record high one month ago, and now dip buyers may eye its recent pullback. The first pattern on today’s chart is the April high of $58.34. The grocery chain tested $0.01 below it last week before stabilizing. Has old resistance become ... For...

Options Alert: Trader May See a Top in AI Stock

Options Alert: Trader May See a Top in AI Stock

C3.ai rallied in late 2024 on a mix of bullish news, but some options traders may think the AI software company is done going up. Check out this large transaction that appeared about 55 minutes after the opening bell on Wednesday: 19,152 January 36 calls were sold for...

Nvidia Calls Get Active as AI Goes Mainstream

Nvidia Calls Get Active as AI Goes Mainstream

Options traders flocked to Nvidia yesterday ahead of a potentially key week for the AI giant. Volume surged in short-dated weekly calls expiring this Friday, which suggests investors are looking for a quick move. Here were some of the busiest contracts: More than...

Is Big Tech Starting 2025 With Bullish Signals?

Is Big Tech Starting 2025 With Bullish Signals?

The Nasdaq-100 may be confirming a breakout as the New Year begins with more strength in AI. The tech-heavy index probed below 21,000 last week before reversing higher. That pullback included tests under its October high, December low and 50-day moving average....

Chart of the Day: Merck Could Be Sickly

Chart of the Day: Merck Could Be Sickly

Merck has struggled for most of the year, and now some traders may look for another push to the downside. The first pattern on today’s chart is the series of higher lows from mid-November through early last week. MRK has dropped below that line, which may be viewed as...

Chart of the Day: Is Nvidia’s Next Leg Coming?

Chart of the Day: Is Nvidia’s Next Leg Coming?

Nvidia has been mostly quiet since the summer, but some traders may think another move to the upside is coming. The first pattern on today’s chart is the August high of $131.26. NVDA broke above this level in the first of October and then pulled back to test it in...

Options Alert: Call Volume Spikes in Social Media Stock

Options Alert: Call Volume Spikes in Social Media Stock

Social-media company Snap has been trying to rebound from a summer selloff, and options traders may expect further gains. Heavy volume was detected yesterday in the 6-December 12.50 calls, with early blocks fetching for $0.24 to $0.30. Premiums more than doubled to...