Today’s tickers: VRGY, AEO, FAST & XLK VRGY – Verigy Ltd. – A sizable put spread on the maker of chip-testing equipment suggests one option strategist is prepared for shares in Verigy Ltd. to drop ahead of April...
Read MoreAfter a 168 point drubbing to see a little green this morning wasn’t out of line. As we post though here we are FAILING/ STAGNATING. Makes us wonder if we aren’t back in the old days of “Downtrending markets open up and...
Read MoreToday’s tickers: GG, LINE, IYR & YHOO GG – Goldcorp, Inc. – Shares of the gold mining company are trading up at their highest in more than 2 years, and a number of options traders are betting Goldcorp’s shares have...
Read MoreFebruary is now past, and the Biotech Porfolio is loaded with winners and a miss (PLX). MRK is down a bit, but I expect that trade to recover, and one could be more agressive and double down on it, or play another round at the...
Read MoreWheeee – what fun! I love it when a plan comes together and we were not disappointed in yesterday’s action (see David Fry’s chart) as we shorted the morning gap and bought the F’ing dip when it filled later. That was our plan...
Read MoreTop 5 Risers Stock Rating Analysis SFI BUY Many analysts are expecting higher than previously expected long term growth from iStar, and its near-term earnings outlook is also improving. SD STRONGBUY The projected value for...
Read MoreCourtesy of David Brown, Chief Market Strategist Things are looking up this week — if you limit your gaze to recent economic reports. Personal income was up significantly more than the market expected (+1.0% vs. 0.3%); the...
Read MoreToday’s tickers: SPLS, MRVL, FRX & ERIC SPLS – Staples, Inc. – Call options on the office supplies retailer are flying off the shelves ahead of the firm’s fourth-quarter earnings report, which is slated for release...
Read MoreTop 5 Risers Stock Rating Analysis SFI BUY Many analysts are expecting higher than previously expected long term growth from iStar, and its near-term earnings outlook is also improving. SD STRONGBUY The projected value for...
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