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Economic data may favor the bulls

The calendar focuses on macroeconomic data this week, which could be bullish. The schedule begins with the release of Chinese industrial production and retail sales early this morning. Data... Read >>

Investor sees resistance in Micron

Micron Technology has been explosive, but one big investor sees resistance on the chart in the long term. optionMONSTER's tracking programs detected the sale of some 26,000 January 2015 12... Read >>

Bulls think Nike still has room to run

Nike has been on an explosive run, and the bulls apparently believe that it will push a little further in the near term. optionMONSTER's Heat Seeker monitoring system detected the purchase of... Read >>

Stocks higher on strength overseas

Stocks are climbing again on bullish sentiment in Japan and Germany, although commodities are sounding a more cautious tone. S&P 500 futures are up almost two-tenths of a percent,... Read >>

ConAgra draws heavy put buying

ConAgra has been dead in the water for the last month, and yesterday the bears stepped in. optionMONSTER's Depth Charge program detected heavy buying in the May 35 puts, with large blocks... Read >>

How bears are playing U.S. Steel

U.S. Steel has bounced smartly, but yesterday the bears came back to the name. optionMONSTER's Depth Charge monitoring program detected the purchase of about 13,800 June 19 puts for $1.20 and... Read >>

Bernanke address leads calendar

The only event on today's calendar is a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. The address to the Chicago Fed Banking Conference begins as the market opens at 9:30 a.m. ET. Investors... Read >>

Bears stay tuned to Dish Network

Dish Network fell on a weak earnings report yesterday, and traders are staying tuned for more downside. optionMONSTER's Depth Charge monitoring program detected the purchase of 3,723 June 32... Read >>

Bulls unfazed by pullback in Cobalt

Cobalt International Energy fell sharply yesterday, but the bulls weren't deterred. optionMONSTER's Heat Seeker monitoring system detected the purchase of 10,000 October 30 calls for $2. An... Read >>

More gains seen for MarkWest Energy

One investor is adjusting a bullish trade in MarkWest Energy Partners, which has gone straight since November. optionMONSTER's Heat Seeker monitoring program detected the purchase of some... Read >>