Place a Single-Leg Options Trade | thinkorswim®

August 28, 2023 Beginner
Learn how to place single-leg options trades on thinkorswim®.
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Just getting started with options?

Looking to the Futures

As the markets head into the Thanksgiving holiday, oil traders are closely watching inventories and OPEC's meeting outcome.

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are lower following a string of up days as all eyes turn to Nvidia's quarterly earnings report after the bell.

Weekly Trader's Outlook

The bulls continue to control momentum, but the technical set-up plus Nvidia earnings may translate into a bifurcated move next week.

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