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NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX) call volume

A look at options volume in NYSE Euronext Inc. (NYSE: NYX) today shows: The NYX March 24 calls traded more than 97,000 times versus open interest of 1,782 contracts; t... Continue reading »

March 10, 2010 16:52 EST Related Symbols: , , , , , , , ,

Looking for upside in Sybase (NYSE: SY), ATP Oil & Gas (NASDAQ: ATPG)

Options action in Sybase Inc. (NYSE: SY) and ATP Oil & Gas Corp. (NYSE: ATPG) suggest investors are not yet done with the stocks and rolled out long positions, eff... Continue reading »

March 10, 2010 15:52 EST Related Symbols: ,

Sector Update: Financial Shares Firm In Late Wednesday Trading

03:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, 03/10/2010 (MidnightTrader) — Dow Jones U.S. Financials Index (DJUSFV): +4.42, (+1.57%) to 285.19 Top Financial Stocks JPM: +1.23... Continue reading »

MidnightTrader.com March 10, 2010 15:31 EST Related Symbols: , , , , ,

Facet Biotech (FACT) Wins Big in Abbott, Biogen Battle

The arranged marriage for Facet Biotech (NASDAQ: FACT) has finally been announced and the winner is suitor Abbott Labs (NYSE: ABT). After two unsuccessful bids last ye... Continue reading »

March 10, 2010 14:25 EST Related Symbols: , ,

Biotech ETF Surges Again: The FBT and InterMune (ITMN)

The First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF (NYSE: FBT) is up more than 18% for the month of March due to explosive moves in two of its components, OSI Pharmaceuticals... Continue reading »

March 10, 2010 13:50 EST Related Symbols: , , ,

Banking on near-term downside in Zions (NASDAQ: ZION)

Zions Bancorp (NASDAQ: ZION) released comments from the Citi Financial Conference today that it plans to repay TARP funds after its credit conditions and earnings outl... Continue reading »

March 10, 2010 13:06 EST Related Symbols:

Aeropostale (NYSE: ARO) shares to remain in range?

During midday trading, an investor sold the Aeropostale Inc. (NYSE: ARO) front-month at-the-money 26-strike straddle betting that the clothing retailer’s stock i... Continue reading »

March 10, 2010 12:28 EST Related Symbols:

Pall Corporation (NYSE: PLL) earnings play

Pall Corporation (NYSE: PLL), while maybe not the most exciting story on the Street, has its place in global fluid management, including filtration, separation, etc. ... Continue reading »

March 10, 2010 12:24 EST Related Symbols:

Sector Update: Financial Shares Up as Citigroup Moves Higher

12:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, 03/10/2010 (MidnightTrader) — Dow Jones U.S. Financials Index (DJUSFV): +4.62, (+1.65%) to 285.39 Top Financial Stocks JPM: +1.65... Continue reading »

MidnightTrader.com March 10, 2010 12:15 EST Related Symbols: , , , ,

Takeover chatter spurs Newell Rubbermaid (NYSE: NWL) call action

Call action in Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NYSE: NWL) during the first hour of trading today suggests some investors are taking short-term bullish stances on the housewar... Continue reading »

March 10, 2010 10:55 EST Related Symbols: ,