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Using options to hedge against a tech decline as sector becomes overbought

CNBC: Investing

Traders and investors utilize Bollinger Bands in conjunction with other indicators, such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) or Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD), to confirm signals and minimize false positives. You can examine Bollinger Bands yourself by selecting them from the Studies drop-down menu on the CNBC website.

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Josh Brown talks two big bank stocks after earnings reports

CNBC: Investing

"Now, you're starting to get credit for it as an investor." THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSITUTE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE OR A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY ANY SECURITY OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSET. "I like that confidence."

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An options strategy that gives traders Nvidia upside while generating income as they wait

CNBC: Investing

When contemplating the sale of covered calls, an investor must answer two key questions: Is one's thesis regarding the anticipated price behavior neutral to mildly bullish, which is generally the ideal setup for covered call selling? THE ABOVE CONTENT MIGHT NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES.

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How to trade the S&P 500's march to record highs using options as volatility remains elevated

CNBC: Investing

This spread costs an investor $5.65 THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSITUTE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE OR A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY ANY SECURITY OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSET. Defining risk is critical after the bounce markets have seen since early April.

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A bearish options trade on Apple as the tech giant struggles

CNBC: Investing

Launch missteps: The botched release of Apple Intelligence, marked by delays and underwhelming features, alongside disappointing iPhone 16 sales has eroded investor confidence. Additionally, the lack of developer support for VisionPro further weakening AAPL's growth narrative.

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Best Stocks: How to trade 3 top names on the list reporting earnings this week

CNBC: Investing

Earnings can greatly affect the behavior of investors, and thus earnings can affect the technicals of a stock, which matter to us, a lot. We want to show a couple set-ups of stocks that report earnings this week, so that investors are prepared for a range of possible outcomes coming into these events. billion, up 13.8% year-over-year.

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Tesla faces a series of technical and fundamental headwinds. This options trade maximizes returns

CNBC: Investing

With recent price action suggesting that investors are concerned, this presents an optimal opportunity to seek bearish exposure using options with limited risk heading into next week's earnings. Despite industry-leading growth metrics, Tesla faces declining deliveries, increasing competition and significant executive turnover.

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