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MORNING UPDATE: PriceWatch Alerts for MRVL and More... for 2017-01-13
PriceWatch Alerts for MRVL, NRG, GBX, TRGP, GPN ,SLV, GLD, XLF, XLY and XLV.

Today's optimal covered call on Marvell Technology has an assigned return rate of 6.62%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of MRVL stock at 14.42 per share and selling one contract of the Marvell Technology May 2017 14 call for 1.29 for a net debit of $ 13.12 per share. This trade lasts 126 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 19.19%. The risk assessment of this trade is 4 keys, (Low relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on NRG Energy has an assigned return rate of 7.61%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of NRG stock at 14.38 per share and selling one contract of the NRG Energy Jun 2017 13 call for 2.29 for a net debit of $ 12.08 per share. This trade lasts 154 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 18.05%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Greenbrier has an assigned return rate of 2.97%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of GBX stock at 48.2 per share and selling one contract of the Greenbrier Mar 2017 45 call for 4.5 for a net debit of $ 43.7 per share. This trade lasts 63 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 17.23%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Targa Resources has an assigned return rate of 4.46%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of TRGP stock at 57.34 per share and selling one contract of the Targa Resources Apr 2017 55 call for 4.7 for a net debit of $ 52.64 per share. This trade lasts 98 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 16.62%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Global Payments has an assigned return rate of 5.04%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of GPN stock at 77.59 per share and selling one contract of the Global Payments May 2017 75 call for 6.2 for a net debit of $ 71.39 per share. This trade lasts 126 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 14.6%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on iShares Silver Trust has an assigned return rate of 6.82%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of SLV stock at 15.9 per share and selling one contract of the iShares Silver Trust Jul 2017 15.5 call for 1.39 for a net debit of $ 14.5 per share. This trade lasts 189 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 13.17%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Gold SPDR has an assigned return rate of 2.16%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of GLD stock at 113.91 per share and selling one contract of the Gold SPDR Mar 2017 113 call for 3.29 for a net debit of $ 110.6 per share. This trade lasts 63 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 12.51%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Financial Select Sector SPDR has an assigned return rate of 4.26%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of XLF stock at 23.37 per share and selling one contract of the Financial Select Sector SPDR Jun 2017 23 call for 1.32 for a net debit of $ 22.05 per share. This trade lasts 154 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 10.09%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Consumer Discret Select Sector SPDR has an assigned return rate of 3.68%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of XLY stock at 83.65 per share and selling one contract of the Consumer Discret Select Sector SPDR Jun 2017 83 call for 3.6 for a net debit of $ 80.05 per share. This trade lasts 154 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 8.73%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Healthcare Select Sector SPDR has an assigned return rate of 3.47%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of XLV stock at 70.84 per share and selling one contract of the Healthcare Select Sector SPDR Jun 2017 70 call for 3.2 for a net debit of $ 67.64 per share. This trade lasts 154 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 8.23%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

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NOTE: All stocks and options shown are examples only. These are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

STOCKS ON THE MOVE
ConocoPhillips (COP), Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) and PACCAR Inc (PCAR) are moving higher this morning, while Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), Range Resources Corp. (RRC) and QUALCOMM, Inc. (QCOM) are headed lower. Gentherm Inc (THRM), Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) and Advanced Drainage Systems Inc (WMS) were upgraded by analysts this morning, while Axcelis Technologies Inc (ACLS), Actuant Corporation (ATU) and Nice Ltd (ADR) (NICE) were downgraded.

INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
Stocks in Asia are mixed. The Nikkei 225 is up 0.8%, the Hang Seng is up 0.47%, the Mumbai Sensex is down -0.03% the Shanghai SE Composite Index is down -0.21% and the Australia ASX All Ordinaries is down -0.77%.In Europe stocks are up. The CAC 40 is up 0.92%, the Euronext 100 is up 0.79%, the DAX is up 0.56% and the FTSE 100 is up 0.32%.

FUTURES & CURRENCIES
Energy futures are down today. The price for West Texas Intermediate crude oil is down -0.37 at 52.64 per barrel. Brent crude is down -0.32 at 55.69 per barrel. Natural Gas is down -0.01 at 3.37. Precious metals are down this morning. Gold is down -2.1 at 1197.7 per ounce. Platinum is down -1.46 at 976.09 while silver is down -0.06 at 16.76. The dollar is mixed compared to the major currencies today. The greenback is down against the euro, down against the Yen and up against the Pound.

PUT/CALL RATIO
Yesterday, 656,569 call contracts traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) compared to 446,356 put contracts. The single-session put/call was 0.68 while the 20-day moving average is now at 0.66.

TODAY'S ECONOMIC CALENDAR
PPI Dec 08:30
Core PPI Dec 08:30
Retail Sales Dec 08:30
Retail Sales ex-auto Dec 08:30
Business Inventories Nov 10:00
Mich Sentiment Jan 10:00

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All stocks and options shown are examples only. These are not recommendations to buy or sell any security and they do not represent in any way a positive or negative outlook for any security. Potential returns do not take into account your trade size, brokerage commissions, taxes or our subscription fees which will affect actual investment returns. Stocks and options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors and investing in options carries substantial risk. Prior to buying or selling options, a person must receive a copy of Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options available at http://www.cboe.com/Resources/Intro.aspx. Privacy policy available upon request.tes. The Dow Jones is down -0.17%, the S&P 500 is down -0.22%, the Nasdaq is down -0.25%.
Today's Market Outlook: Neutral

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PriceWatch Alerts for WMGI, SEM, SQ, EEM, NRG ,DAN, TRGP, GBX, SLX and MRVL
Today's optimal covered call on Wright Medical Group has an assigned return rate of 6.7%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of WMGI stock at 25.32 per share and selling one contract of the Wright Medical Group May 2017 25 call for 1.89 for a net debit of $ 23.42 per share. This trade lasts 127 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 19.25%. The risk assessment of this trade is 4 keys, (Low relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Select Medical Holdings Corp has an assigned return rate of 8.1%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of SEM stock at 14.89 per share and selling one contract of the Select Medical Holdings Corp Jun 2017 14 call for 1.95 for a net debit of $ 12.95 per share. This trade lasts 155 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 19.09%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Square has an assigned return rate of 8.1%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of SQ stock at 14.89 per share and selling one contract of the Square Jun 2017 14 call for 1.95 for a net debit of $ 12.95 per share. This trade lasts 155 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 19.09%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index has an assigned return rate of 3.28%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of EEM stock at 36.54 per share and selling one contract of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Mar 2017 36.5 call for 1.2 for a net debit of $ 35.33 per share. This trade lasts 64 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 18.71%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on NRG Energy has an assigned return rate of 7.88%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of NRG stock at 14.1 per share and selling one contract of the NRG Energy Jun 2017 13 call for 2.04 for a net debit of $ 12.05 per share. This trade lasts 155 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 18.56%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Dana has an assigned return rate of 7.4%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of DAN stock at 19.63 per share and selling one contract of the Dana Jun 2017 19 call for 1.95 for a net debit of $ 17.69 per share. This trade lasts 155 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 17.43%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Targa Resources has an assigned return rate of 4.5%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of TRGP stock at 57.43 per share and selling one contract of the Targa Resources Apr 2017 55 call for 4.79 for a net debit of $ 52.63 per share. This trade lasts 99 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 16.6%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Greenbrier has an assigned return rate of 2.73%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of GBX stock at 48.79 per share and selling one contract of the Greenbrier Mar 2017 45 call for 5 for a net debit of $ 43.79 per share. This trade lasts 64 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 15.62%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Market Vectors Steel Index Fund has an assigned return rate of 2.67%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of SLX stock at 41.38 per share and selling one contract of the Market Vectors Steel Index Fund Mar 2017 41 call for 1.44 for a net debit of $ 39.92 per share. This trade lasts 64 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 15.28%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Marvell Technology has an assigned return rate of 8.35%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of MRVL stock at 14.53 per share and selling one contract of the Marvell Technology Aug 2017 14 call for 1.62 for a net debit of $ 12.91 per share. This trade lasts 218 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 13.99%. The risk assessment of this trade is 4 keys, (Low relative risk).



*Annualized returns are shown for comparison purposes
*For more details on these covered calls and how you can use them to enhance your portfolio performance, go to:
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NOTE: All stocks and options shown are examples only. These are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

STOCKS ON THE MOVE
Newmont Mining Corp (NEM), and Celgene Corporation (CELG) are moving higher this morning, while Skyworks Solutions Inc (SWKS), CSX Corporation (CSX) and salesforce.com, inc. (CRM) are headed lower. Globant SA (GLOB) was upgraded by analysts this morning, while Publicis Groupe SA (ADR) (PUBGY), GATX Corporation (GATX) and Numerex Corp. (NMRX) were downgraded.

INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
Stocks in Asia are mixed. The Mumbai Sensex is up 0.39%, the Australia ASX All Ordinaries is down -0.04%, the Hang Seng is down -0.46% the Shanghai SE Composite Index is down -0.56% and the Nikkei 225 is down -1.19%.In Europe stocks are mixed. The FTSE 100 is up 0.01%, the Euronext 100 is down -0.13%, the CAC 40 is down -0.17% and the DAX is down -0.55%.

FUTURES & CURRENCIES
Energy futures are up today. The price for West Texas Intermediate crude oil is up 0.85 at 53.1 per barrel. Brent crude is up 1 at 56.1 per barrel. Natural Gas is up 0.1 at 3.32. Precious metals are up this morning. Gold is up 0.85 at 10.21 per ounce. Platinum is up 13.44 at 985.59 while silver is up 0.09 at 16.92. The dollar is mixed compared to the major currencies today. The greenback is up against the euro, down against the Yen and down against the Pound.

PUT/CALL RATIO
Yesterday, 852,475 call contracts traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) compared to 483,528 put contracts. The single-session put/call was 0.57 while the 20-day moving average is now at 0.68.

TODAY'S ECONOMIC CALENDAR
Export Prices ex-ag. Dec. 08:30
Import Prices ex-oil Dec. 08:30
Initial Claims 1/07 08:30
Continuing Claims 12/31 08:30
Natural GAs Inventories 1/07 10:30
Treasury Budget Dec. 14:00

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