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Fast Action: Tech Surprise Later In Week

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Published: Monday, 22 Mar 2010 | 5:44 PM ET
Lee Brodie By:

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With Oracle results due Thursday, are options traders looking for any big surprises?

According to Options Action trader Mike Khouw of Cantor Fitzgerald when Oracle does surprise, it leans toward the upside. Take a look:

Oracle's Moves On Earnings, Last 8 Qtrs

+6%
-3%
+7%
+10%
+7%
+7%
-5%
-7%
+3%

What’s the trade?

Khouw suggests buying Oracle 28 June calls For $0.35. The stock needs to close at $28.35 by June Expiration for profits.

Learn more about this options trade. Watch the video now.

Fast Action
Trading Oracle ahead of earnings and other options action, with Mike Khouw, Cantor Fitzgerald.


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