Welcome to our new video series, Options Stew, where we take a look back at what's been cookin' in the option pits this week. Join us as we sample just a few of the unusual option plays from the past week, with our "recipe" broken down into three unique segments:

• Spicy Calls: Featuring an eleventh-hour spread on Patriot Coal Corporation (PCX)
• A Pinch of Puts: A post-earnings analysis of a bearish play on Suntech Power Holdings (STP)
• The Sweet Spot: Exploiting E TRADE Financial's (ETFC) trading range by employing a short strangle

So, whether you're a novice to the options arena or a seasoned option speculator, whet your palate with a helping of Options Stew by clicking the image below.

Zacks/Schaeffer's Options Trader

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