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Buyers can't get enough of T-Mobile

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:20:00 -0500

The wireless carrier attracted frequent call buying when the company still was called MetroPCS Communications in March and April, and the bulls are coming back for more.

Videocast: Traders shift as VIX drops

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:45:03 -0500

As the volatility index falls with today's rally, GroupOne's Jamie Tyrrell says traders are no longer looking for crash protection in May contracts and are buying June VIX calls instead.

Bearish position targets Atlas Energy

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:08:05 -0500

The natural-gas and crude-oil producer hit an all-time intraday high after its first-quarter report earlier this month but has been drifting lower since.

Smoothing the ride in Range Resources

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:46:05 -0500

The natural-gas producer has pulled back after a 19 percent rally in the first quarter, but shares have been finding support at their rising 100-day moving average since then.

How one bull is sticking with Illumina

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:28:22 -0500

The manufacturer of genetic-testing systems gapped higher after issuing strong first-quarter results last month and has been climbing steadily ever since.

Largest option buying in equities so far

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:23:50 -0500

Nearing the halfway mark in today's session, here are the individual equity names with the most call and put buying on optionMONSTER's ActionTracker data system.

Bulls not done with Cardinal Health

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:50:40 -0500

The slow-moving pharmacy-benefits company gapped lower on March 19 after losing a $20 billion contract with Walgreen but found support at its 200-day moving average and has been rebounding since.

Mylan attracts bulls at all-time highs

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:26:52 -0500

The pharmaceutical company has been rising since reporting first-quarter results at the beginning of this month and got a boost this week with the release of new generic drugs.

Cramer: Market takes a breather

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:13:39 -0500

There are so many companies that have roared ahead that, when they finally come down, it's almost as if you can hear people say, "At last, a chance." Of course, will they take it?

Bears want to savage Aruba Networks

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:32:09 -0500

The mobile-communications company missed expectations on the top and bottom lines; Nordstrom earnings, sales lag; Brocade lower on weak revenue number.

Stocks attempt to stage a rebound

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:14:54 -0500

The main catalyst for the buyers appears to be coming from Asia, where Tokyo and Shanghai indexes rallied overnight amid positive Japanese economic data and signs that Chinese authorities will reduce economic regulations.

Bulls take the wheel with Con-Way

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:14:18 -0500

The transportation sector has been strong all year, and yesterday traders hit the road with this Michigan-based trucking company.

Will Supervalu live up to its name?

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:47:02 -0500

The supermarket chain's stock is up more than 160 percent this year, spiking higher after its last earnings report last month.

Renren bulls undeterred by decline

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:16:00 -0500

The Chinese social-media company is drawing bullish option action for the second time in as many weeks even as its shares continue to falter.

Call buyers targeting R.R. Donnelley

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:45:01 -0500

The commercial-printing company plummeted last year after Google blamed it for a premature release of earnings numbers, but shares are up about 40 percent in 2013.

Southwest may be facing pivotal point

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:14:23 -0500

The airline stock has been hovering near its highest level since October 2008, which could be leading some traders to believe that shares will move sharply in either direction.

How trader is playing Harmony Gold

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:47:58 -0500

The South African miner has lost more than half its value since the beginning of the year, and one trader apparently sees little hope of a bounce anytime soon.

Consumer sentiment leads calendar

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:16:06 -0500

The University of Michigan's consumer-sentiment index is the main economic report on today's economic calendar. A stronger number would be potentially bullish for equities, while a miss could provoke selling.