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Option Activity Suggests Caution On Apple's Intermediate-Term Outlook (Technical Analysis)

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By Michael McDonald
| Seeking Alpha
Jun 11, 2026, 4:44 AM ET, Summary Apple option activity signals caution, with excessive call buying indicating elevated bullish sentiment. We use the put/call premium ratio and directional put buying as intermediate-term sentiment gauges for AAPL. Current indicators suggest investors who are bullish on the company long term should wait for a better entry, while bearish investors should consider selling now.
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Gold Is Approaching The First Buy Signal Since 2022

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By Michael McDonald
| Seeking Alpha
May 27, 2026, 10:00 PM ET Summary Gold sentiment indicators, especially GLD puts-to-calls and Hulbert advisor surveys, are nearing historic buy signal levels but have not triggered yet. Both metrics reflect heightened bearishness after a multi-year gold rally and recent correction, suggesting a bullish setup is forming. Previous buy signals from these indicators have preceded significant gold price advances; current readings are approaching those thresholds.
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Are We Finally At Greed On The Fear To Greed Scale?

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By Michael McDonald
| Seeking Alpha
May 19, 2026, 2:59 PM ET, , , , , , , , , , Summary The Sentiment King's Wall of Worry (WOW) indicator shows investor sentiment is not yet at the Greed stage. Current sentiment is at the 'chasing prices' level, with many investors still in cash and waiting to reenter. The WOW indicator, a composite of five well-known sentiment metrics, remains below levels signaling a market top. I expect the rally to continue, despite the likelihood of larger-than-normal corrective sell-offs ahead.
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