Getting Acquainted With Options Trading (Investopedia) - Many traders think of a position in stock options as a stock substitute that has a higher leverage and less required capital. After all, options can be used to bet on the direction of a stock's price, just like the stock itself.

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Stephanomics (BBC News) - How sterling traders prepare for the election

Hewitt on Europe (BBC News) - Momentum builds for eurozone to rescue Greece

This option play even comes with a consolation prize in the event of a quicker-than-forecast rally (Schaeffers Research) - The Options 101 column introduces readers to the basics of options trading by exploring rudimentary concepts and terminology, and dissecting the risks and rewards of various strategies...( Read More )

What next for Obama's health plan? (BBC News) - President Obama's health plan has suffered another setback after cross-party talks ended without a deal. What now for the proposals?

Going Long On Calls (Investopedia) - As your knowledge of puts and calls grows, you will want to consider trading strategies that can be used to make money in the options market. One of these is buying call options and then selling or exercising them to earn a profit.

Product Guru: Value Funds Seek More Than Undervalued Stocks (Financial Planning.com) - If you and your clients like to buy low, there are certainly opportunities in the market right now (Citigroup for $3.40, anyone?) But how do you decide on the best options?

Pompey in crisis (BBC News) - Matt Slater on what the future holds for Portsmouth

Hewitt on Europe (BBC News) - Greeks blame EU as strike paralyses public sector