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July 24, 2025
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April 28, 2025
Not Like Us: Trump’s Kleptocracy (An Investigation)
The $4.5 Million Apple Trade That Was Just a Bit Too Perfect (Opinion) On a quiet Friday afternoon in April, someone placed a bold bet: A $4.5 million short-dated call spread on Apple. No earnings on deck. No major news expected. Just a sudden push higher—or nothing. Then, Sunday night, the Trump team announced a […]
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April 28, 2025
Recession or Resilience? Trading Through Conflicting Market Signals
Now, you may be looking at the title of this article and think it’s a bit outdated. I’d also agree. Back in March, I wrote this article to help traders better navigate mixed macro environments. But now? It definitely seems we’re on track for a recession. Today (April 7th) was looking to be a historically […]
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March 27, 2025
Not Like Us: Capitol Hill Stock Trades
Congress Trades in Review Call me Sherlock Holmes (or Scott Bauer), but I love checking out what members of Congress have been trading. I’m not here to poke and prod what Congress does in their personal lives, but I do think it’s a great way of seeing the landscape with those who are a bit […]
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March 18, 2025
Options Trading With AI? You’ll Still Need a Trader for That.
Over the past few years, artificial intelligence has changed the way traders approach the markets. AI-driven algorithms offer faster execution, real-time analysis, and automated trading decisions. In options trading, where precision and timing matter, AI can be a powerful tool. But does that mean human traders are no longer necessary? NOT EVEN CLOSE. While AI […]
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March 17, 2025
Trading Pre-Earnings vs. Post-Earnings: When Options Traders Have an Edge
As a trader with decades of experience in the options market, I’ve seen firsthand how earnings season can create both incredible opportunities and serious pitfalls. When companies release their quarterly financial reports, stock prices can swing wildly, presenting traders with unique ways to profit. So how does one try and take advantage of these uncertain […]
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June 18, 2024
T+1 Settlement: What It Means for Traders and Investors
The trading space is about to experience a significant paradigm shift that reportedly promises to enhance market efficiency and liquidity. On Tuesday, May 28th, the United States, Canada, and Mexico all transitioned from the T+2 to T+1 settlement cycle. This change is poised to reshape trading by significantly expediting the time between executing a trade […]
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June 11, 2024
What Traders Need To Know About NVIDIA’s 10-for-1 Stock Split
On May 22, chipmaker company Nvidia Corp (NVDA) announced a massive 10-for-1 stock split, sending shockwaves through the trading space. The split went into effect after market hours on June 7, which is expected to have drastic implications on how Nvidia is perceived and traded. The news is causing traders to ask a lot of […]
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June 5, 2024
Short Selling vs. Put Options: What’s the Difference? ($DJT Example)
Strategies like short selling are one of the unique ways traders can potentially profit off a stock when it goes down. However, many traders believe short selling is just another way of trading options, and commonly confuse it with puts. In reality, short selling and put options are two completely different trading strategies – both […]
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May 28, 2024
Trading Options On GameStop? GME Stock Price Action Explained
The world of meme stocks is back with a vengeance, and GameStop (NYSE: GME) is once again at the forefront of this resurgence. Recent activity in GME has captured the attention of options traders, evoking memories of the storied 2021 frenzy. This piece delves into the history of meme stocks, the current data on GME […]
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