Steven Smith

Prepare for Continental Shares to Lose Altitude

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:59 GMT

Find out why options expert Steve Smith thinks the airline sector's oil-related rally may be limited, and hear his suggestions for how to play Continental.

The Influence of Option Expiration

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:19 GMT

Options expert Steve Smith looks at the real impact of option expiration on the markets.

Prepare for Continental Shares to Lose Altitude

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:30 GMT

Find out why options expert Steve Smith thinks the airline sector's oil-related rally may be limited, and hear his suggestions for how to play Continental.

Retail's Best Back-to-School Options Play

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:00 GMT

Wal-Mart's same-store sales stumble may create a buying opportunity in the retail sector. Options writer Steve Smith names his best back-to-school options trade.

Options Mailbag: Short the Transports

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:51 GMT

What is the best way to short the transportation sector? TheStreet.com's Steve Smith breaks down a specific strategy.

Falling Oil�Boosts Nymex-CME Deal

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:08 GMT

Options expert Steve Smith says the Nymex should stop stalling and jump at the CME's buyout offer if crude-oil prices keep falling.

Options Mailbag: Not All Merger Strategies Are Created Equal

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:16 GMT

The type of merger/takeover ultimately dictates the type of options strategy one uses, says Steve Smith.

Oil Selloff Pumps Up Valero

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:16 GMT

The sharp drop in oil is boosting shares of Valero. If this trend continues, options expert Steve Smith says, the best strategy is to buy call options on the refiner.

How To Play Fannie Options Now

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:05 GMT

TheStreet.com options editor Steve Smith says the worst may be over for shares of mortgage giant Fannie Mae. Here's what to do.

Options Activity Suggests Lehman's Shares at Risk

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:00 GMT

Despite some similarities, a reprise of the Bear Stearns debacle looks unlikely.

Amkor's All That and a Bag of Chips

twocents@thestreet.com (Gregg Greenberg and Steven Smith) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:20 GMT

Options writer Steve Smith sees a big opportunity -- maybe even a take-out -- in chip supplier Amkor Technology. Here's how he's playing it.

When Life Hands You Lehman, Use Options

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:58 GMT

Shares of Lehman Brothers are under pressure, and options writer Steve Smith has a trade to play further weakness in the stock.

Party's Over for Chuck E. Cheese

twocents@thestreet.com (Gregg Greenberg and Steven Smith) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:59 GMT

High gasoline costs are taking a bite out of Chuck E. Cheese's pizza party business. Options writer Steve Smith says it's time to buck Chuck.

Two Airline Options Plays to Bank On

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Tue, 27 May 2008 18:17 GMT

Sky-high oil is dragging down airline stocks, but options expert Steve Smith says investors can catch an updraft with Southwest and JetBlue options.

Icahn Used Options to Get Edge on Yahoo!

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:49 GMT

Activist investor Carl Icahn is preparing to wage a proxy fight against Yahoo! Options writer Steve Smith explains how Icahn stealthily used options to establish his position in the stock.

Options Abound With Nvidia

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:34 GMT

Options writer Steve Smith says gaming is hot, which means now is the time to get into graphic chipmaker NVIDIA.

Options Market Still Believes in MicroHoo!

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Tue, 06 May 2008 21:21 GMT

Steve Smith says the options market still thinks that a Microsoft-Yahoo! deal will get done but that it just may take a little while longer than expected. Here's how he would play it.

Hershey Options Too Rich

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:34 GMT

Hershey stock has run up after the Buffett-backed Wrigley take-out. Steve Smith says Hershey stock is not as sweet as investors may think.

Water Stock Options Heating Up

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:09 GMT

Options writer Steve Smith says water stocks are undervalued and could soon come to a boil. Find out his options play for his top pick, Tetra Tech.

Options In Three Big Tech Names

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:33 GMT

Here's how to play Amazon, Apple and Baidu ahead of their earnings reports.

Get Bearish on Baidu With Options

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:35 GMT

Options writer Steve Smith offers a bearish trade on Baidu.com ahead of the Chinese Internet company's earnings.

Your Google Options Play

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:34 GMT

Google beats the Street's expectations, and the stock runs up -- hammering the shorts. Options writer Steve Smith explains why the shorts are scrambling and tells you what to do next.

In Rough Times, Investors Using Their Options

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:13 GMT

OptionsXpress CEO says retail traders are hanging tough.

HMO Stocks Come Back to Life

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:21 GMT

Health care insurer stocks are bouncing back because of good news from the government. Options editor Steve Smith says its time to take a chance on them.

Nasdaq Wants More of the Options Pie

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:15 GMT

The flavor changed with penny pricing, and Nasdaq aims to control the recipe.

Nasdaq Thrives on Market's Mayhem

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:31 GMT

Investors may not like the market's wild swings, but options writer Steve Smith says the volatility is good news for shares of the Nasdaq.

Restaurant Rallies Have Short Shelf Life

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:23 GMT

Restaurant stocks like Panera and Chipotle are soaring as commodity prices take a breather. Options columnist Steve Smith says don't be fooled by this bear trap.

Snider Advisors Offers Twist on Covered Calls

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:19 GMT

Firm empowers investors to generate investment income

One Way to Play Solar: Yingli Options

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith and Gregg Greenberg) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:05 GMT

Steve Smith says solar energy plays may heat up with the market. He likes Yingli Green Energy Holding for an options play.

The Right Time to Buy Write Options

twocents@thestreet.com (Steven Smith) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:54 GMT

Steve Smith provides more insights on options hedges.