Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
For the first time in two years, Mars is visiting Scorpio's domain, bringing with it an influx of creativity. You may feel like you're right on the verge of a huge business breakthrough, and chances are it's true. There's only one thing that can stand in your way: anxiety. Take a deep breath and let go of your irrational thoughts. Of course, we know it's easier said than done. Here's some reading to help you relax.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
It's already hard enough keeping a business powered up through the holiday season when everyone wants time off, but this month poor Sagittarians might face more staffing problems than usual thanks to Venus in retrograde. You may be forced to make a few concessions because of your limited resources this month and next, but don't become a grinch -- staffing should be easy again come the new year.
Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
There are opportunities to be had this month, Capricorn! The new moon pulls in several new tides during the first week of November and it's up to you to decide whether to ride them to different ventures or stay put. If you're happy where you are, then drop your anchor. If not, here's your chance for change. There might even be a successful spinoff hiding in plain sight.
Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
November couldn't be better for those born under the sign of Aquarius. Rarely does the universe align to provide such clear boons to any of the star signs, but Venus is orbiting Mars, meaning the buzz about you and your company will be deafening. Your reputation will proceed you and doors that have previously been locked to you will easily open.
Pisces (February 19-March 20)
Pisces' 8th house of finance is under the spotlight of the new moon, making it so you, Pisces, in the immortal words of Flo Rida, have your mind on your money, and money on your mind. Don't like what's revealed? Maybe it's time to think about a new line of revenue. This should come in handy: Hatching New Revenue Streams.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Aries are fierce independents in life and business. (They're Rams, after all.) But this month a rare opportunity for a joint venture comes when the moon alights Aries' seventh house of partnership. You may feel uncharacteristically collaborative and more open to forming an official business alliance. Take a peek at our guide to strategic alliances.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Venus is in retrograde the first two weeks of the month making Bulls less clearheaded than usual, meaning it's not an ideal time to sign business deals. The money you're looking to earn from any ventures may turn out to be much less than expected, so wait until the end of the month when you'll be able to see offers for what they are.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Geminis will have a far more productive month than last month, save for the third week of November when arguing planets will bring an unexpected work conflict that will require a quick solution. Whether an investor pulls out unexpectedly or a large shipment fails to arrive on time, keep your cool. By the end of the week, things will be running smoothly again.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This month is all about connection for Cancers. The stars are aligned to favor collaborative efforts and collective intelligence. We know you're the boss, but how about taking a day to collect employee feedback? Your employees will feel more engaged, and you'll benefit from their learned wisdom. Read our tips on the best ways to gather workplace feedback.
Leo (July 23-August 22)
The new moon, the sun, and Saturn all are mingling together this month in Leo's house of projects. The combination suggests good fortune and high profits for any major endeavors your company is undertaking. It could take some time to see the benefits of all your hard work -- anywhere from six months to a year -- but it will ultimately be successful.
Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Virgos tend to be meticulous record keepers. You usually have no trouble keeping a watchful eye over cash flow and expenditures, but this month Virgo entrepreneurs are going to be pulled in so many directions, you might need help. Take a look at our tips for finding a good accountant, and you'll be freed up to concentrate on more important things, like that new product launch.
Libra (September 23-October 22)
Study up, Libra. The planets are positioned to shine on your house of learning, meaning it's the ideal time to enhance your entrepreneurial wisdom. What you learn now will stick with you and play an important role in your business. Maybe a new business mentor will have the wisdom you need?
Editor's Note: JW Jones offers more content at OptionsTradingSignals.com.
Over the past few weeks the broad stock market has seemingly grown increasingly more bullish. Market pundits, traders, and even high-profile money managers are stating publicly that the easy trade over the next few years will simply be being long, high-quality stocks. While time may prove these managers wise, it's likely a bit early to be that bullish.
As traders, our job is to create profits consistently regardless of price action. The best traders are masters of blocking out the noise and emotion, and letting various forms of data guide their decision-making. At this point in time the bulls have the bears pushed against key resistance at the SPX 1150 area. However, the bears have their eyes set on the 1130 level and from there the key SPX 1040 support area.
If the S&P 500 breaks out over the 1150 area with strong volume we could move higher to test recent highs; however, if the 1040 area were to give way to the bears the bullish parade would end. At this point in time, it's too early to tell which side is going to win this battle. The monthly chart of SPX tells the entire story.
Click to enlarge
Until proven otherwise, my bias is to the downside. What might surprise most readers is the reasoning behind my thinking. My expectation of lower prices has nothing to do with macro economic conditions, it has nothing to do with unprecedented intervention that we've witnessed by the United States federal government, and it has nothing to do with housing numbers. The reasoning behind potentially lower prices is simple: defined risk. The SPX chart above and even the daily chart listed below are both indicative that the SPX 1150 area is a critical psychological level for market participants. We're literally at a precipice right here, right now.
Click to enlarge
When major resistance or support is very near the current spot price of any underlying, typically low risk/reward setups can be found. After spinning through several ideas and option strategies, an out-of-the-money (OTM) butterfly spread seemingly made a lot of sense. The OTM butterfly spread would benefit from the passage of time and wouldn't be as exposed to a comeuppance in volatility. This strategy could produce a great potential return for a defined amount of risk.
After some brief analysis, the best proxy was using the Spider ETF SPY as opposed to the SPX index. The bid/ask spreads are quite wide on SPX at times, particularly when volatility is rising. Consequently, it can be arduous to get decent fills from the SPX market makers in rapidly moving market conditions, which seem to be the norm recently. Besides the normal option expiration on monthly or quarterly basis, options that expire every week have grown in popularity recently. A primary reason why volumes have exploded is due to the weekly expirations routine offering of unbelievable risk/reward setups, particularly through the utilization of Theta (time) decay trading setups.
After running through various expiration dates, it made sense to utilize the October weekly options that expire on Friday, October 8. Since I have a bias to the downside, I used an OTM put butterfly. Traditional butterflies are typically written where the current price is straddled by the wings of the butterfly spread. In an OTM butterfly, an option trader places the entire position out of the money. It helps reduce the cost of the butterfly, and because the option contracts are out of the money, they're not impacted as harshly by rising volatility. In addition, these OTM butterflies usually have very attractive risk/reward characteristics.
SPY was trading around $114.13/share at the close on Thursday, so the OTM butterfly I constructed had the following strikes: Long 1 OCT WKLY. SPY 108 Put / Short 2 OCT WKLY. SPY 111 Puts / Long 1 OCT WKLY. SPY 114 Put. Here's a snapshot of the SPY October weekly option chain as of the close Thursday:
Click to enlarge
GM hiring nuggets: Alderson, Daniels, Ryan, Ricco etc.
We don't yet know if new GM Sandy Alderson (the process is underway of making his hiring official with the commissioner's office and scheduling a news conference for either Friday or Tuesday) will turn the Mets into a championship team, ...
Nevada Voters Complain Of Problems At Polls - Las Vegas <b>News</b> Story <b>...</b>
LAS VEGAS -- Some voters in Boulder City complained on Monday that their ballot had been cast before they went to the polls, raising questions about Clark County's electronic voting machines. Wednesday, October 27, 2010.
<b>News</b> - Rep: Blake Lively, Penn Badgley Split! - Celebrity <b>News</b> <b>...</b>
"They're still good friends," an insider tells the new Us Weekly.
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GM hiring nuggets: Alderson, Daniels, Ryan, Ricco etc.
We don't yet know if new GM Sandy Alderson (the process is underway of making his hiring official with the commissioner's office and scheduling a news conference for either Friday or Tuesday) will turn the Mets into a championship team, ...
Nevada Voters Complain Of Problems At Polls - Las Vegas <b>News</b> Story <b>...</b>
LAS VEGAS -- Some voters in Boulder City complained on Monday that their ballot had been cast before they went to the polls, raising questions about Clark County's electronic voting machines. Wednesday, October 27, 2010.
<b>News</b> - Rep: Blake Lively, Penn Badgley Split! - Celebrity <b>News</b> <b>...</b>
"They're still good friends," an insider tells the new Us Weekly.
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Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
For the first time in two years, Mars is visiting Scorpio's domain, bringing with it an influx of creativity. You may feel like you're right on the verge of a huge business breakthrough, and chances are it's true. There's only one thing that can stand in your way: anxiety. Take a deep breath and let go of your irrational thoughts. Of course, we know it's easier said than done. Here's some reading to help you relax.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
It's already hard enough keeping a business powered up through the holiday season when everyone wants time off, but this month poor Sagittarians might face more staffing problems than usual thanks to Venus in retrograde. You may be forced to make a few concessions because of your limited resources this month and next, but don't become a grinch -- staffing should be easy again come the new year.
Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
There are opportunities to be had this month, Capricorn! The new moon pulls in several new tides during the first week of November and it's up to you to decide whether to ride them to different ventures or stay put. If you're happy where you are, then drop your anchor. If not, here's your chance for change. There might even be a successful spinoff hiding in plain sight.
Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
November couldn't be better for those born under the sign of Aquarius. Rarely does the universe align to provide such clear boons to any of the star signs, but Venus is orbiting Mars, meaning the buzz about you and your company will be deafening. Your reputation will proceed you and doors that have previously been locked to you will easily open.
Pisces (February 19-March 20)
Pisces' 8th house of finance is under the spotlight of the new moon, making it so you, Pisces, in the immortal words of Flo Rida, have your mind on your money, and money on your mind. Don't like what's revealed? Maybe it's time to think about a new line of revenue. This should come in handy: Hatching New Revenue Streams.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Aries are fierce independents in life and business. (They're Rams, after all.) But this month a rare opportunity for a joint venture comes when the moon alights Aries' seventh house of partnership. You may feel uncharacteristically collaborative and more open to forming an official business alliance. Take a peek at our guide to strategic alliances.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Venus is in retrograde the first two weeks of the month making Bulls less clearheaded than usual, meaning it's not an ideal time to sign business deals. The money you're looking to earn from any ventures may turn out to be much less than expected, so wait until the end of the month when you'll be able to see offers for what they are.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Geminis will have a far more productive month than last month, save for the third week of November when arguing planets will bring an unexpected work conflict that will require a quick solution. Whether an investor pulls out unexpectedly or a large shipment fails to arrive on time, keep your cool. By the end of the week, things will be running smoothly again.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This month is all about connection for Cancers. The stars are aligned to favor collaborative efforts and collective intelligence. We know you're the boss, but how about taking a day to collect employee feedback? Your employees will feel more engaged, and you'll benefit from their learned wisdom. Read our tips on the best ways to gather workplace feedback.
Leo (July 23-August 22)
The new moon, the sun, and Saturn all are mingling together this month in Leo's house of projects. The combination suggests good fortune and high profits for any major endeavors your company is undertaking. It could take some time to see the benefits of all your hard work -- anywhere from six months to a year -- but it will ultimately be successful.
Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Virgos tend to be meticulous record keepers. You usually have no trouble keeping a watchful eye over cash flow and expenditures, but this month Virgo entrepreneurs are going to be pulled in so many directions, you might need help. Take a look at our tips for finding a good accountant, and you'll be freed up to concentrate on more important things, like that new product launch.
Libra (September 23-October 22)
Study up, Libra. The planets are positioned to shine on your house of learning, meaning it's the ideal time to enhance your entrepreneurial wisdom. What you learn now will stick with you and play an important role in your business. Maybe a new business mentor will have the wisdom you need?
Editor's Note: JW Jones offers more content at OptionsTradingSignals.com.
Over the past few weeks the broad stock market has seemingly grown increasingly more bullish. Market pundits, traders, and even high-profile money managers are stating publicly that the easy trade over the next few years will simply be being long, high-quality stocks. While time may prove these managers wise, it's likely a bit early to be that bullish.
As traders, our job is to create profits consistently regardless of price action. The best traders are masters of blocking out the noise and emotion, and letting various forms of data guide their decision-making. At this point in time the bulls have the bears pushed against key resistance at the SPX 1150 area. However, the bears have their eyes set on the 1130 level and from there the key SPX 1040 support area.
If the S&P 500 breaks out over the 1150 area with strong volume we could move higher to test recent highs; however, if the 1040 area were to give way to the bears the bullish parade would end. At this point in time, it's too early to tell which side is going to win this battle. The monthly chart of SPX tells the entire story.
Click to enlarge
Until proven otherwise, my bias is to the downside. What might surprise most readers is the reasoning behind my thinking. My expectation of lower prices has nothing to do with macro economic conditions, it has nothing to do with unprecedented intervention that we've witnessed by the United States federal government, and it has nothing to do with housing numbers. The reasoning behind potentially lower prices is simple: defined risk. The SPX chart above and even the daily chart listed below are both indicative that the SPX 1150 area is a critical psychological level for market participants. We're literally at a precipice right here, right now.
Click to enlarge
When major resistance or support is very near the current spot price of any underlying, typically low risk/reward setups can be found. After spinning through several ideas and option strategies, an out-of-the-money (OTM) butterfly spread seemingly made a lot of sense. The OTM butterfly spread would benefit from the passage of time and wouldn't be as exposed to a comeuppance in volatility. This strategy could produce a great potential return for a defined amount of risk.
After some brief analysis, the best proxy was using the Spider ETF SPY as opposed to the SPX index. The bid/ask spreads are quite wide on SPX at times, particularly when volatility is rising. Consequently, it can be arduous to get decent fills from the SPX market makers in rapidly moving market conditions, which seem to be the norm recently. Besides the normal option expiration on monthly or quarterly basis, options that expire every week have grown in popularity recently. A primary reason why volumes have exploded is due to the weekly expirations routine offering of unbelievable risk/reward setups, particularly through the utilization of Theta (time) decay trading setups.
After running through various expiration dates, it made sense to utilize the October weekly options that expire on Friday, October 8. Since I have a bias to the downside, I used an OTM put butterfly. Traditional butterflies are typically written where the current price is straddled by the wings of the butterfly spread. In an OTM butterfly, an option trader places the entire position out of the money. It helps reduce the cost of the butterfly, and because the option contracts are out of the money, they're not impacted as harshly by rising volatility. In addition, these OTM butterflies usually have very attractive risk/reward characteristics.
SPY was trading around $114.13/share at the close on Thursday, so the OTM butterfly I constructed had the following strikes: Long 1 OCT WKLY. SPY 108 Put / Short 2 OCT WKLY. SPY 111 Puts / Long 1 OCT WKLY. SPY 114 Put. Here's a snapshot of the SPY October weekly option chain as of the close Thursday:
Click to enlarge
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GM hiring nuggets: Alderson, Daniels, Ryan, Ricco etc.
We don't yet know if new GM Sandy Alderson (the process is underway of making his hiring official with the commissioner's office and scheduling a news conference for either Friday or Tuesday) will turn the Mets into a championship team, ...
Nevada Voters Complain Of Problems At Polls - Las Vegas <b>News</b> Story <b>...</b>
LAS VEGAS -- Some voters in Boulder City complained on Monday that their ballot had been cast before they went to the polls, raising questions about Clark County's electronic voting machines. Wednesday, October 27, 2010.
<b>News</b> - Rep: Blake Lively, Penn Badgley Split! - Celebrity <b>News</b> <b>...</b>
"They're still good friends," an insider tells the new Us Weekly.
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GM hiring nuggets: Alderson, Daniels, Ryan, Ricco etc.
We don't yet know if new GM Sandy Alderson (the process is underway of making his hiring official with the commissioner's office and scheduling a news conference for either Friday or Tuesday) will turn the Mets into a championship team, ...
Nevada Voters Complain Of Problems At Polls - Las Vegas <b>News</b> Story <b>...</b>
LAS VEGAS -- Some voters in Boulder City complained on Monday that their ballot had been cast before they went to the polls, raising questions about Clark County's electronic voting machines. Wednesday, October 27, 2010.
<b>News</b> - Rep: Blake Lively, Penn Badgley Split! - Celebrity <b>News</b> <b>...</b>
"They're still good friends," an insider tells the new Us Weekly.
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GM hiring nuggets: Alderson, Daniels, Ryan, Ricco etc.
We don't yet know if new GM Sandy Alderson (the process is underway of making his hiring official with the commissioner's office and scheduling a news conference for either Friday or Tuesday) will turn the Mets into a championship team, ...
Nevada Voters Complain Of Problems At Polls - Las Vegas <b>News</b> Story <b>...</b>
LAS VEGAS -- Some voters in Boulder City complained on Monday that their ballot had been cast before they went to the polls, raising questions about Clark County's electronic voting machines. Wednesday, October 27, 2010.
<b>News</b> - Rep: Blake Lively, Penn Badgley Split! - Celebrity <b>News</b> <b>...</b>
"They're still good friends," an insider tells the new Us Weekly.
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