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Alphabet Stock Stays Flat - Ideal for GOOGL Short Put and Put Credit Spread Plays

Alphabet stock (GOOGL and GOOG) has been flat for the last 1 to 3 months. That works for investors who short out-of-the-money (OTM) puts or do vertical put credit spreads. They collect income in both plays.

Barchart · Sep 18

LCID Stock Surges as Lucid Unveils New European Robotaxi Partnership

Lucid stock rallies on a robotaxi partnership with Bolt. But LCID shares remain rather unattractive as a long-term holding.

Barchart · Sep 17

Natera Stock Has Excellent Technical ‘DNA’ as NTRA Sets a New All-Time High

Natera (NTRA) demonstrates strong technical momentum, with shares hitting a new all-time high. Shares are up more than 105% over the past year. Valuation concerns persist, as Morningstar sees NTRA as 33% overvalued and multiple analysts rate it a “Hold” despite bullish technicals. I recommend holding NTRA while it trades...

Barchart · Sep 17

How I’m Using This Great Barchart Stock Screener to Feel Like the ‘Dr. J’ of Trading

The J-Pattern seems to be having its “moment” in 2026.

Barchart · Sep 16

Lopsided Stock Market Momentum Suggests This is the Top… or the Buying Opportunity of the Century

Our senior market strategist flags some intriguing signals from the major equity benchmarks.

Barchart · Sep 16

Market Weakness Is Growing: Time to Look at Bear Call Spreads?

With the market coming into a seasonally weak time of year, Bear Call Spreads could be an interesting trade to consider. A bear call spread is a type of vertical spread, meaning that two options within the same expiry month are being traded.

Barchart · Sep 16

RKLB Stock Alert: What to Know as Rocket Lab Inches Closer to Iridium Acquisition

Rocket Lab stock gains as the company raises $1.944 billion via an ATM offering to fund Iridium deal. Here’s how you should play RKLB shares at current levels.

Barchart · Sep 15

Unusual Out-of-the-Money Put Option Volume in Amazon Shows Investors Bullish on AMZN

Today, Amazon Inc. (AMZN) put options at a $220 strike expiring in 45 days have had unusually heavy volume. That AMZN put strike is 11.5% below its price, and investors collect a 1.45% yield, a bullish play.

Barchart · Sep 15

Marathon Petroleum Stock Just Hit New Highs, But Oil Price Risks Remain

Marathon Petroleum (MPC) exhibits strong technical momentum, recently hitting a new all-time high. Shares are up more than 120% over the past year. MPC maintains a 100% “Buy” technical opinion from Barchart. Future performance is highly sensitive to refining margins and oil prices, with downside risk if oil drops to...

Barchart · Sep 15

Adobe Stock is Dirt Cheap After Its Recent Results - What's the Best Way to Play ADBE?

Adobe Systems delivered strong revenue and free cash flow results. FCF margins were over 40% over the past year. ADBE stock is dirt cheap now. Shorting ADBE puts and put credit spreads work well here.

Barchart · Sep 15