Telecom Still Weak

Idec
Pharmaceuticals
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may  provide an opportunity for
covered calls. You can buy the stock for 164 3/4 and sell the November 175 calls
for 9 7/8. This represents
approximately a 6% return (more than 50% annualized, based
on 39 days until expiration) should the stock be called
away.

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Major
drugs
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, mentioned recently, may still offer a defensive play.
Continue to look for buying opportunities in calls and call spreads here.

Insurance
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appears to have
stabilized after Friday’s sell off. This suggests that its uptrend remains
intact. Look for buying opportunities in calls and call spreads here.

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On the short side, airlines
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,
mentioned Friday night, still look vulnerable. Continue to look for buying opportunities in
puts and put spreads here.

Telecom
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, mentioned recently,
still remains in a weak position. Continue to look for buying opportunities in puts and put
spreads here.

Looking
Ahead

Broker/dealer
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and Banks
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, mentioned Friday night, remain weak
and may set up over the next few days.

Best
of luck with your trading on Tuesday!

P.S. Reminder:
Protective stops on every trade!