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2109, 2024

Covered Call Assignment: When Do Covered Calls Get Assigned?

By |September 21st, 2024|Categories: Options|Tags: , , |

The goal with selling covered calls is to pocket premium income without having to actually sell your shares with the options contract expiring worthless. When done correctly, this can be a consistent way to generate profits without exposing yourself to much risk. However, the buyer of your contract may choose to exercise their right to purchase your shares at a [...]

2009, 2024

FedEx Falls Hard After Lowering Guidance: Here’s Why it May Be Time to SELL FDX

By |September 20th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

FedEx (FDX) shared fiscal first-quarter results yesterday after the market closed, but it was the lowered guidance that really sent ripples through the market. The stock is down 14% so far Friday. Here’s how the company performed in Q1: Earnings: $3.60 per share compared to the consensus of $4.75 per share. Revenue: $21.6 billion compared to the consensus of [...]

1909, 2024

Is it Time to Cut Ties on Boeing Stock as the Strike and Furloughs Progress? 3 Reasons to SELL BA

By |September 19th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Boeing (BA) shareholders have seen their investments shrink in value over the past year, as the stock has plummeted nearly 50% since December of 2023.  From safety concerns to lawsuits and strikes, the company can’t seem to catch a break - but much of it appears to be self-inflicted as a result of cutting corners.  The latest update in [...]

1809, 2024

What are the Risks of Covered Calls?

By |September 18th, 2024|Categories: Options|Tags: , , |

Covered calls are seen as one of the lowest-risk stock investment strategies because you are hedging an existing position through premium income. But you need to look beyond the benefits of trading stock options through this strategy and assess the covered call risk as well. So, what are the risks of covered calls? Ultimately, it comes down to opportunity cost [...]

1809, 2024

Analysts Think Oracle Stock Can Keep Climbing Higher, But is it Really a Good Time to Buy ORCL?

By |September 18th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Shares of Oracle (ORCL) have climbed more than 57% through 2024 thus far, and they’re up more than 20% in the past month alone. The stock has been on a tear, but investors think it still has plenty of room to go. The recent 5-day rally showed 22% growth, making it the stock’s best stretch in more than 23 [...]

1809, 2024

Maximizing Long-Term Gains with NVIDIA: What Every Investor Should Know

By |September 18th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Market in Review, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

NVIDIA’s dominance in the AI revolution is undeniable. With its cutting-edge technology and record-breaking growth, many investors are eager to hold on for the long haul. But even the best stocks require a thoughtful strategy to maximize long-term gains and avoid costly missteps. In this second part of our series, we’ll explore how to position yourself for lasting success [...]

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