Nuvalent Inc (NUVL) Offers Attractive Put Options for Investors Investors eyeing Nuvalent Inc (Symbol: NUVL) shares, currently priced at $69.91 each, may find selling put options a prudent alternative to outright purchases. One notable opportunity is the December put contract with a $55 strike price, which is currently bid at $4.70. By selling this put, an investor can secure an 8.6% return against the $55 commitment, translating to an 11.9% annualized rate of return, a strategy we refer to as the YieldBoost at the Stock Options Channel. Understanding the Trade-Offs of Selling a Put While selling a put option can … Read more

April 3, 2025

“Maximize Your Returns: Invest in Astrana Health with a $22.50 Commitment for 12.5% Annualized Gain through Options”

Ron Finklestien

Strategies for Investing in Astrana Health Inc: Selling Puts Explained Investors interested in Astrana Health Inc (Symbol: ASTH) Stock may find themselves hesitating to pay the current market price of $29.57 per share. One alternative strategy to consider is selling put options. Notably, the November put with a $22.50 strike price has a bid of $1.80 at this time. By collecting this bid, investors could secure an 8% return on a $22.50 commitment, translating to a 12.5% annualized rate of return, which Stock Options Channel refers to as the YieldBoost. Selling a put option does not provide access to ASTH’s … Read more

April 3, 2025

Wheat Market Fluctuations at Noon

Ron Finklestien

Wheat Markets Show Mixed Performance Amid USDA Report Anticipation Wheat is experiencing mixed trading on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures are showing midday losses ranging from 1 to 2 cents, while Kansas City HRW contracts have risen by 3 to 5 cents. Meanwhile, MPLS spring wheat is down 1 to 2 cents at midday. The USDA’s Export Sales report is expected to reveal net reductions of 100,000 MT to net sales of 300,000 MT for the 2024/25 wheat market for the week ending March 27. Additionally, new crop sales are forecasted to be between 0 and 200,000 MT. Commodity Bulletin: Stay … Read more

April 2, 2025

Hogs Slip in Wednesday Trading Session

Ron Finklestien

Lean Hog Futures Dip Amid USDA Reports and Tariff Updates Lean hog futures have bounced back slightly from earlier session lows but remain down at 97 cents as midday trading progresses. As of Wednesday morning, the USDA national average base hog negotiated price rose by 88 cents from the previous day to $88.96. The CME Lean Hog Index also experienced a 15-cent increase from the day before, reaching $88.65 on March 31. In the political arena, President Trump is expected to announce new tariffs later today, promoting it as “Liberation Day.” In response, Mexico’s President Sheinbaum declared that her country … Read more

April 2, 2025

Wednesday Options Insight: ACIC, NUE, ENPH Showcases

Ron Finklestien

Notable Options Activity in Russell 3000 Stocks Today Today, we observed significant options trading within the Russell 3000 index, particularly in three companies: American Coastal Insurance Corp (Symbol: ACIC), Nucor Corp. (Symbol: NUE), and Enphase Energy Inc. (Symbol: ENPH). ACIC Sees Increased Options Trading Volume American Coastal Insurance Corp (ACIC) reported a total of 775 options contracts traded today, accounting for about 77,500 underlying shares. This figure represents approximately 46.5% of ACIC’s average daily trading volume of 166,820 shares over the past month. Notably, the $12 strike call option expiring on November 21, 2025, attracted heightened interest, with 713 contracts … Read more

April 2, 2025

“Celebrating Freedom: The Cattle Rally of Liberation Day”

Ron Finklestien

Live Cattle Futures Climb Ahead of Liberation Day Tariffs Live cattle futures saw an upswing as Liberation Day approached, with contracts rising between $1.25 and $2 by market close. The Fed Cattle Exchange online auction this morning featured two lots totaling 397 head out of 1,408 listed, fetching a price of $210. Furthermore, feeder cattle futures ended the midweek session higher, with contracts increasing by 60 cents to $1.30 in the front months. The CME Feeder Cattle Index also increased, up 25 cents to reach an average price of $291.27. Impact of New Tariffs on the Cattle Market President Trump … Read more


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