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Steve Sarnoff

Steve Sarnoff has been the editor of Options Hotline since 1999, taking over the role of his father: legendary author, researcher and options expert Paul Sarnoff. He pioneered the use of the Japanese candlestick charting technique - an ancient and accurate style of technical analysis that was virtually unknown to Western traders until just a few decades ago. He currently runs Sarnoff Samurai Strategies, Inc., based in San Diego.

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    Are Financials Catching An Early Case Of The Summertime Blues? May 7, 2012

    Last week, resistance kicked in and some technical support gave way. Stocks closed under pressure, with practitioners of the dismal science (economists) disappointed by a bleak April jobs report and an economic recovery running on fumes.…Read more…


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    Midweek Outlook May 3, 2012

    So far this week it’s been a May grey market, as the “Sell in May and go away” axiom is getting a lot of play on the tout box.…Read more…


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    Midweek Outlook April 26, 2012

    Stocks stormed back on Tuesday, with concern over Spanish debt waning for a moment. Today saw signs of selling return to play. …Read more…


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    Superleverage Power On Display Again This Week, A Call On CALL April 26, 2012

    Last week’s data showed continued sluggish economic growth, as US households proceed with the process of deleveraging. If the people lead, will the leaders follow?…Read more…


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    Superleverage Power On Display And The Law Of Gravity Applies To Markets April 16, 2012

    The Superleverage power of my method was on display this week, as last week’s small-cap index reco triggered and provided the opportunity for quick profits, while our recommended energy play achieved our speculative traders’ objective, multiplying your money with an always known and strictly limited risk.…Read more…


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    Midweek Outlook April 11, 2012

    In today’s session the market bounced back from a short-term oversold condition, brought on by Monday and Tuesday’s rout. The risk trade was back off, as investors fled toward the perceived safety of T-bonds, following a weaker than expected jobs report.…Read more…


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    Midweek Outlook April 5, 2012

    This week’s release of the March 13th FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) Minutes suggested no urgent push for a quick quantitative easing. That helped bring some selling pressure down upon overextended stocks. …Read more…