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Options Trader 'Captain Condor' Causes $50 Million Loss for Followers

Originally Published 11 days ago — by Morningstar

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Options trader 'Captain Condor' and his group of about 1,000 investors suffered a $50 million loss, primarily due to the risky use of the Martingale betting system on a popular options strategy, highlighting the dangers of retail trading in complex derivatives.

Options Trader 'Captain Condor' Causes $50 Million Loss for Followers

Originally Published 11 days ago — by MarketWatch

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Options trader 'Captain Condor' and his group of about 1,000 investors suffered a $50 million wipeout after using a risky Martingale betting system on Iron Condor options strategies, highlighting the dangers of retail involvement in complex derivatives amid a booming U.S. options market.

Tesla Nears Highs Ahead of Q3 Earnings, Stock Potential and Key Dates

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Investor's Business Daily

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Tesla stock remains strong ahead of its Q3 results, with deliveries up and record energy storage deployment, while Netflix and other tech firms prepare to report earnings. Investors are considering options strategies around these reports, with Tesla's stock showing resilience despite recent volatility and mixed financial results.

Bank Earnings Ahead: Key Insights for the Economy

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Investor's Business Daily

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Major financial stocks, including JPMorgan and others, are preparing to report earnings amid near-record high indexes. JPMorgan's stock has performed well despite CEO Jamie Dimon's cautious outlook on the economy. The article also discusses upcoming earnings reports from other financial and semiconductor companies, and provides strategies for options trading around earnings reports.

Treasury Yields Fluctuate Amid Economic Data and Shutdown Uncertainty

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Bloomberg.com

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Bond traders are increasing bets on a rally in 10-year Treasuries, driven by concerns over a US government shutdown and expectations of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, with significant options activity targeting lower yields and a potential economic slowdown.

Micron's Stock Faces Mixed Signals Ahead of Earnings

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Investor's Business Daily

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Micron Technology's stock surged ahead of its earnings report, driven by strong demand from AI and data center growth, with expectations of significant earnings and revenue increases. The broader market also rallied following a Fed rate cut. Additionally, upcoming earnings from Thor Industries and KB Home are anticipated, with options trading strategies discussed for earnings plays.

Google's Parent Alphabet Hits $3 Trillion Market Cap: Opportunities and Risks

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Barchart.com

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The article discusses Google's recent achievement of reaching a $3 trillion market capitalization, its stock performance, and emphasizes the importance of risk management strategies like options trading (collars and puts) for investors to protect their positions while capitalizing on the rally.

Upcoming Earnings Reports and Market Outlook for August 4-8

Originally Published 5 months ago — by Yahoo Finance

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The article discusses upcoming earnings reports for major companies from August 4-8, highlighting how implied volatility tends to spike before earnings and drop afterward. It provides expected stock move ranges based on options data, suggesting trading strategies like spreads and iron condors, and also mentions using stock screeners to find stocks with high implied volatility.