This past Thursday I tool a look at Dupont (DD) and had the following to say regarding the potential for further activist investor interest (Activist Foxcatcher): I suspect we will see activist involvement soon enough, but …
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For the first half of my career (as a trader at a hedge fund) I can tell you that my mornings prior to the market open were far less productive than I would have liked …
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Options volume in the major macro ETFs was very light, as traders seem to have their positions set for today’s busy release calendar. TWTR was the standout in single stock options. 1. TWTR – Stock is …
Continue readingTrade Update Nov 15th, 2012 at 1:13pm: I am closing the second half of this winning trade. While my view on the stock hasn’t changed, I am merely lightening my load a bit on the …
Continue readingTrade Update Oct 25th, 2012: CL reported disappointing results this morning and the stock is down 2%, in line with the implied move. I am going to use this weakness to take half of my Dec Put …
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EVENT: CL reports Q3 earnings on Thursday Oct 25th, prior to the open. The options market is implying about a 1.75% move which is basically inline with the 4 & 8 qtr avgs of about the same. …
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