Chevron Corp. (Ticker: CVX) agreed to buy Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (Ticker: APC) in a $33 billion deal that adds U.S. shale oil and African liquefied natural gas and puts it in the top ranks of the world’s largest energy companies.
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Many options traders focus on one direction at a time. However, risk reversals can force you to focus on two directions simultaneously. Buy a call. Buy a put. Maybe sell a covered call against something you already own. That’s exactly what makes them so powerful…and dangerous, if you don’t know what you’re doing. I’ll walk […]
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The March 2026 Jobs Report was among the most anticipated ones in recent memory. Right now, the economy is being shaped by a number of factors: These current circumstances — combined with February’s bad jobs report — had traders preparing for the worst. Fortunately, the March 2026 Jobs Report looked much better than expected…at least […]
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Written By: Howard Greenberg As everyday traders put their trading plans into action for 2026, penny stocks might not be on many of their radars. It’s totally understandable why penny stocks may not appeal to the more calculated seasoned traders. Their reputations for susceptibility to manipulation, extreme volatility, and low liquidity make them way too […]
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Memorial Day is a day to pause, reflect and remember the ultimate sacrifices made by our nation’s heroes. One of my favorite quotes regarding Memorial Day is: “All gave some; some gave all. Remember them this Memorial Day.” There is much to talk about in The Week Ahead so grab a cup of coffee and enjoy. This week, the […]
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This market rally has been one of the most aggressive runs many traders have seen in years. However, something could be quietly changing beneath the surface. A small group of AI and tech stocks have taken on the weight of this rally… and Scott Bauer believes that this concentration could be its biggest threat. Scott […]
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News broke that OpenAI is close to filing paperwork for an IPO. While most retail traders won’t be able to participate directly, Scott Bauer told Fox Business exactly what he would consider trading instead. His pick? Oracle (ORCL). Scott explains why he believes ORCL could be the strongest proxy play and how the stock could […]
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