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MORNING UPDATE: PriceWatch Alerts for CMA and More... for 2016-04-21
PriceWatch Alerts for CMA, VMW, XLB, WFC, NTRS ,FRC, JPM, PGR, INFY, USB, DFS, RPM, XLY, XLI, and PAYX.

Today's optimal covered call on Comerica Inc has an assigned return rate of 4.14%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of CMA stock at 42.35 per share and selling one contract of the Comerica Inc Jun 2016 42 call for 2.02 for a net debit of $ 40.33 per share. This trade lasts 57 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 26.52%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Vmware Inc. has an assigned return rate of 3.55%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of VMW stock at 58.53 per share and selling one contract of the Vmware Inc. Jun 2016 57.5 call for 3 for a net debit of $ 55.53 per share. This trade lasts 57 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 22.72%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Materials Select Sector SPDR has an assigned return rate of 2.46%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of XLB stock at 47.09 per share and selling one contract of the Materials Select Sector SPDR Jun 2016 47 call for 1.22 for a net debit of $ 45.87 per share. This trade lasts 57 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 15.77%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Wells Fargo & Co has an assigned return rate of 2.73%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of WFC stock at 50.45 per share and selling one contract of the Wells Fargo & Co Jul 2016 50 call for 1.78 for a net debit of $ 48.67 per share. This trade lasts 85 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 11.73%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Northern Trust Corp has an assigned return rate of 2.71%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of NTRS stock at 72.25 per share and selling one contract of the Northern Trust Corp Jul 2016 70 call for 4.1 for a net debit of $ 68.15 per share. This trade lasts 85 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 11.66%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on First Republic Bank has an assigned return rate of 3.8%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of FRC stock at 72.04 per share and selling one contract of the First Republic Bank Aug 2016 70 call for 4.6 for a net debit of $ 67.44 per share. This trade lasts 120 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 11.55%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on JPMorgan Chase & Co. has an assigned return rate of 2.48%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of JPM stock at 64.24 per share and selling one contract of the JPMorgan Chase & Co. Jul 2016 62.5 call for 3.25 for a net debit of $ 60.99 per share. This trade lasts 85 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 10.63%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Progressive Corp (The) has an assigned return rate of 3.48%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of PGR stock at 33.44 per share and selling one contract of the Progressive Corp (The) Aug 2016 33 call for 1.55 for a net debit of $ 31.89 per share. This trade lasts 120 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 10.59%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Infosys Technologies Ltd has an assigned return rate of 7.82%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of INFY stock at 19.34 per share and selling one contract of the Infosys Technologies Ltd Jan 2017 18.75 call for 1.95 for a net debit of $ 17.39 per share. This trade lasts 274 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 10.42%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on U.S. Bancorp has an assigned return rate of 2.41%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of USB stock at 42.73 per share and selling one contract of the U.S. Bancorp Jul 2016 42 call for 1.72 for a net debit of $ 41.01 per share. This trade lasts 85 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 10.37%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Discover Financial Services Inc has an assigned return rate of 2.06%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of DFS stock at 56.84 per share and selling one contract of the Discover Financial Services Inc Jul 2016 55 call for 2.95 for a net debit of $ 53.89 per share. This trade lasts 85 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 8.84%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on RPM International Inc has an assigned return rate of 2.9%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of RPM stock at 51.44 per share and selling one contract of the RPM International Inc Aug 2016 50 call for 2.85 for a net debit of $ 48.59 per share. This trade lasts 120 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 8.83%. 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 3.4%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of XLY stock at 79.9 per share and selling one contract of the Consumer Discret Select Sector SPDR Sep 2016 79 call for 3.5 for a net debit of $ 76.4 per share. This trade lasts 148 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 8.39%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Industrial Select Sector SPDR has an assigned return rate of 3.28%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of XLI stock at 56.41 per share and selling one contract of the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Sep 2016 56 call for 2.19 for a net debit of $ 54.22 per share. This trade lasts 148 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 8.1%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).

Today's optimal covered call on Paychex Inc has an assigned return rate of 2.96%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of PAYX stock at 53.39 per share and selling one contract of the Paychex Inc Sep 2016 52.5 call for 2.4 for a net debit of $ 50.99 per share. This trade lasts 148 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 7.3%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk). Are you looking for a more conservative strategy that solves the pitfalls that come with covered calls investing? Check out our RadioActive Home Study Kit (http://www.poweropt.com/psDetails.asp?pid=25)! Learn how to limit your risks in any trade and keep your upside open ? 'Cut your losers short and let your winners run'. These limited risk techniques have saved investors thousands of dollars during unexpected market downturns and Black Swan events. The RadioActive Home Study Kit teaches the proper limited risk trade setup and the 10 different Income Methods that are used to lower the initial risk, potentially bulletproof your stock positions and earn extra income. The RadioActive Home Study Kit comes with a money back guarantee and a free month of access to the patented PowerOptions Suite of Tools!

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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
Southwest Bancorp (OKSB) was upgraded by analysts this morning, while Rockwell Automation (ROK) and Mobile Mini(MINI) were downgraded.Hecla Mining Co.(HL), General Motors Company (GM), and Coeur Mining, Inc.(CDE) are early risers, while Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (ERIC), Mattel, Inc.(MAT) and United Continental Holdings, Inc.(UAL) are down.

INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
Asian markets finished mixed Thursday as expectations grow for more Japanese stimulus. The Shanghai was down 0.66% while the Nikkei was up 2.70%. European markets are down today ahead of a European Central Bank meeting. The FTSE is down 0.47%, while the DAX is down 0.19%.

FUTURES & CURRENCIES
Energy futures are mixed this morning. The price for West Texas Intermediate crude oil is down $0.06 to $44.12 per barrel, while natural gas is up $0.01 to $2.19. Metals prices are higher. Gold is up $6.90 to $1,261.30 per ounce and platinum is up $9.60 to $1,037.70. The Dollar is down versus the Euro and the Yen.


PUT/CALL RATIO
Yesterday, 756,168 call contracts traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) compared to 514,252 put contracts. The single-session put/call was 0.68while the 20-day moving average is now at 0.68.

TODAY'S ECONOMIC CALENDAR
Initial Claims 04/16 08:30
Continuing Claims 04/09 08:30
Philadelphia Fed Apr 08:30
FHFA Housing Price Index Feb 09:00
Leading Indicators Mar 10:00
Natural Gas Inventories 04/16 10:30

EARNINGS EXPECTED TODAY:
SRCE
AMD
ALK
ADS
GOOGL
AHL
ASB
AZZ
BANC
BK
BBT
BHE
BIIB
BJRI
BX
BNCN
SAM
BGG
CFG
CHCO
CCI
DHI
DAN
DHR
DST
ETFC
WIRE
FCS
FCB
FITB
FAF
FFBC
FWRD
GMT
GM
GBCI
HBI
HA
HNI
HOMB
IMAX
INDB
JCI
KCG
KEY
KNL
LHO
LAZ
LAD
MAN
MXIM
MDSO
MSFT
MORN
NSC
NUE
NVR
PACB
PBCT
PNK
PJC
PII
POOL
PPG
PVTB
PFPT
PHM
DGX
RS
COL
STBA
SLB
SHW
SFNC
SSD
SKX
SNA
SON
LUV
SWN
SWK
SBUX
STC
SIVB
SWFT
SYNT
TCB
TRV
TRN
UA
UNP
USG
VZ
V
WRI
WABC
WAL
YDKN








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