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  1. Bailout Breakthrough — A Fabulous Stunt • September 29, 2008

    At this writing, news of a breakthrough in the bailout talks is coming in. The deluge of news is amazing. On CNN, Friday, the biggest bank failure in US history didn't even crack the top two news stories.

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  2. MIDWEEK OUTLOOK • September 25, 2008

    While other market participants were pressured and perplexed, you prospered. The QQQQ December $43 put, triggered on Monday's opening at $250, traded Tuesday as high as $383, +53% in one day!

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  3. Roller Coaster Markets — While Others Panic, You Profit. • September 21, 2008

    This past week, the American Contagion spread to money market funds and sparked the government announcement of a coming great and powerful ("Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!") plan to solve all problems.

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  4. MIDWEEK OUTLOOK • September 17, 2008

    A crisis is characterized by both danger and opportunity. I hope Options Hotline is helping you weather the storm. I do my best to keep you a step ahead of the crowd.

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  5. A High-Stakes Game: Financial Chips On The Table. This Week, A Gold Play • September 14, 2008

    Last week was another tough week for many market participants, but not for you. We stayed a step ahead of the crowd with our energy play (see 09-05-08 Options Hotline) gaining 30% in 3-days.

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  6. MIDWEEK OUTLOOK • September 10, 2008

    Lehman's restructuring plan and the energy sector were a focus of today's market action. A rebounding US dollar weighs on oil and commodities. It may be rally-time in those sectors.

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  7. Two More Multipliers Put Superleverage on Display. This Week, An Energy Play • September 5, 2008

    Our play on the S&P 500 joined the ranks of our multipliers by trading as high as $915, +115% in 18-days. This marks our 9th multiplier of the year and 124th in my 107-months at the helm of the Options Hotline.

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  8. MIDWEEK OUTLOOK • September 3, 2008

    So far this holiday-shortened week, sellers rejected Tuesday morning's jump, turned stocks lower, and are pressing support. It can be said sellers maintain the edge in price direction. We shall see how buyers react.

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  9. As Hurricane Winds Blow, Stocks Test Support • September 2, 2008

    Our recommendation to buy the Qualcomm October $55 put for $250 or less, good last week (see 08-24-08 Options Hotline), was not officially triggered. The low trade I saw quoted was $268.

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