Daily Market Updates: Options market shows a contrarian signal on oil prices

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Options market shows a contrarian signal on oil prices

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MarketWatch highlights that the options market is suggesting a contrarian signal about where oil prices could move.

The article also discusses how to use options around earnings to trade Nike’s stock, which has been down for years.

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MarketWatchThe options market is sending a contrarian signal about oil prices

MarketWatchThe options market is sending a contrarian signal about oil prices

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