Brent Archer
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Brent Archer is an options analyst and writer at Investors Observer.
Fuqi drops on weak Q3 revenue, in-line Q4 forecast
(FUQI - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the Chinese jewelry company reported a third-quarter profit this morning that easily topped analysts' estimates. However, FUQI forecast fourth-quarter EPS of 55 to 60 cents and revenue of $182 to $191 million, compared to analysts' forecasts of 58 cents and $184 million, respectively. Revenues for Q3 about 2% below estimates, which is not a great sign. At this point in the economic cycle, traders are looking for optimistic indicators rather than weak or in-line ones. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on FUQI.
This morning, FUQI opened at $24.90. So far today the stock has hit a high of $25.74 and a low of $21.62. As of 12:00, FUQI is trading at $21.23, down $2.10 (-9.0%). The chart for FUQI looks bearish.
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Netflix (NFLX) recent insider selling tops $2.2M
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company reported some recent insider selling. According to SEC filings, NFLX Director Gregory Strangre sold over 19,000 shares of NFLX on Wednesday for $54.48 per share. He and other insiders have combined to sell more than $2.2M of NFLX stock in the past week, which could be interpreted as a bearish sign for the company. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on NFLX.This morning, NFLX opened at $54.96. So far today the stock has hit a high of $55.84 and a low of $54.00. As of 11:50, NFLX is trading at $55.26, down $1.13 (-2.0%). The chart for NFLX looks bullish and S&P does not currently have a STARS rating for NFLX.
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October sales fall way short at Aeropostale (ARO)
Aeropostale (NYSE: ARO - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company reported its same-store sales rose 3.0 percent in October, well below analysts' forecasts of 13.8 percent. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on GE.This morning, ARO opened at $34.50. So far today the stock has hit a high of $37.27 and a low of $32.05. As of 11:55, ARO is trading at $32.68, down $5.35 (-14.1%). The chart for ARO looks bullish and S&P gives ARO a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.
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Penn National Gaming (PENN) rises after Ohio casino vote
Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ: PENN - option chain) shares are rising today after voters in Ohio approved ballot measures to allow casinos in four cities in the state. PENN lobbied heavily in favor of the measure and will build two of the casinos, in Toledo and Columbus, which are scheduled to open in 2012. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on PENN.PENN opened this morning at $27.49. So far today the stock has hit a low of $27.49 and a high of $28.88. As of 11:40, PENN is trading at $28.32 up $2.12 (8.1%). The chart for PENN looks bearish and S&P does not currently have a STARS rating for PENN.
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Expeditors (EXPD) dips on Q3 earnings miss
Expeditors International of Washington (NASDAQ: EXPD - option chain) stock traded lower Tuesday after the company reported a third-quarter profit of 27 cents per share, missing analysts' forecasts of 29 cents per share. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on EXPD.
Tuesday, EXPD opened at $32.45. In morning trading, the stock hit a high of $32.53 and a low of $31.69. As of 11:30, EXPD was trading at $32.34, down $1.10 (-3.5%). The chart for EXPD looks bullish and S&P gives EXPD a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.
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Dean Foods (DF) issues weak Q4 guidance
Dean Foods (NYSE: DF - option chain) stock traded lower Monday after the company reported Q3 earnings, posting an adjusted profit of 34 cents per share on revenue of $2.77 billion. While this beat analysts' expectations of 33 cents per share, the revenue targets were $2.94 billion. DF also forecast fourth-quarter EPS of 36 cents, missing analysts' projections of 39 cents. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on DF.
Monday, DF opened at $17.82. In early trading, the stock hit a high of $17.96 and a low of $16.43. As of 11:20, DF was trading at $16.59, down $1.64 (-9.0%). The chart for DF looks neutral and S&P gives DF a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.
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Is Bare Escentuals (BARE) back on track?
Bare Escentuals (NASDAQ: BARE - option chain) shares are rising today after the company reported earnings last night after the close. Bare posted a third-quarter profit of $22.6 million, or 24 cents per share, topping analysts' estimates of 21 cents per share. This was a darling stock back in late 2006 and early 2007, but got crushed when the bear market fell apart and consumers were no longer interested in paying premium prices for cosmetics. However, the stock roared back recently as hopes for a strong recovery grow. If you think that the stock could regain its trendy status and won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on BARE.BARE opened this morning at $13.38. So far today the stock has hit a low of $13.24 and a high of $14.54. As of 11:45, BARE is trading at $13.95 up $1.46 (11.7%). The chart for BARE looks neutral and S&P gives BARE a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.
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Airline stocks lifted by upbeat international passenger data
American Airlines (NYSE: AMR - option chain) shares are rising today along with most other major airlines this morning after the International Air Transport Association said international passenger demand rose 0.3% year-over-year in September, the first month of growth in the past year. AMR, Delta (NYSE: DAL), Continental (NYSE: CAL) and United (NASDAQ: UAUA) are all in the green between 2% and 3% so far today. If you think that AMR won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on the stock.AMR opened this morning at $5.68. So far today the stock has hit a low of $5.55 and a high of $5.70. As of 11:50, AMR is trading at $5.57 up 13 cents(2.4%). The chart for AMR looks neutral and S&P gives AMR a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.
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Dreamworks (DWA) Q3 earnings beat estimates
Dreamworks Animation (NYSE: DWA - option chain) shares are rising today after the company reported a third-quarter profit of $19.61 million, or 23 cents per share, on revenue of $135.45 million, topping analysts' forecasts of 16 cents per share on revenue of $129.34 million. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on DWA.DWA opened this morning at $33.46. So far today the stock has hit a low of $32.71 and a high of $33.78. As of 11:45, DWA is trading at $33.15 up $1.17 (3.7%). The chart for DWA looks bullish and S&P gives DWA a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.
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BP posts impressive Q3 earnings
BP plc (NYSE: BP - option chain) shares are rising today after the company reported earnings this morning, posting a third-quarter profit of $5.34 billion. Excluding one-time items, BP earned $4.98 billion, easily topping analysts' forecasts of $3.2 billion. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on BP.BP opened this morning at $57.93. So far today the stock has hit a low of $57.41 and as of 12:00 is trading near its high on the session at $58.63 up $3.15 (5.7%). The chart for BP looks neutral and S&P gives BP a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.
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Teradata (TDC) ripe for a bullish trade?
Teradata (NYSE: TDC - option chain) shares are rising today after the stock received positive coverage in Barron's (subscription required) over the weekend. An analyst wrote in the magazine that the stock could rise by as much as 80 percent over the next two years, helped by the company's high cash reserves, good client roster, and technical advantages. This could be a good sign for TDC. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on TDC.TDC opened this morning at $29.58. So far today the stock has hit a low of $29.11 and a high of $29.75. As of 11:25, TDC is trading at $29.36 up $1.03 (3.6%). The chart for TDC looks neutral and S&P gives TDC a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.
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Capital One (COF) soars on Q3 earnings surprise
Capital One Financial (NYSE: COF - option chain) shares are rising today after the company reported a third-quarter profit of $425.6 million, or 94 cents per share, on revenue of $4.63 billion. Analysts had forecast a profit of 14 cents per share on revenue of $4.11 billion. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on COF.COF opened this morning at $41.89. So far today the stock has hit a high of $42.90, but as of 12:20, COF is trading near its day low at $41.15 up $2.82 (7.4%). The chart for COF looks bullish and S&P gives the stock a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.
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J. Crew (JCG) almost doubles Q3 forecast
J. Crew Group (NYSE: JCG - option chain) shares are rising today after the company lifted its third-quarter EPS forecast by 80% to a range of 54 to 59 cents, up from a previous range of 30 to 33 cents. Analysts are expecting the company to report a profit of 36 cents per share. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on JCG.JCG opened this morning at $42.57. So far today the stock has hit a low of $41.50 and a high of $42.94. As of 11:50, JCG is trading at $42.41 up $4.67 (12.4%). The chart for JCG looks neutral and S&P gives JCG a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.
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Altria (MO) lower as 3Q revenue disappoints
Altria (NYSE: MO - option chain) stock is trading lower Wednesday after the company reported an adjusted third-quarter profit this morning 48 cents per share, topping analysts' forecasts by a penny. However, shares of the stock are declining in today's trading, as the company's third-quarter revenue fell to $4.32 billion, missing analysts' projections of $4.66 billion. After the stock moved up strongly into earnings, traders needed the results to be really strong to sustain the upward momentum. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on MO.This morning, MO opened at $18.37. So far today the stock has hit a high of $18.43 and a low of $18.11. As of 11:50, MO is trading at $18.26, down 40 cents (-2.1%). The chart for MO looks bullish and S&P gives MO a positive 5 STARS (out of 5) strong buy ranking.
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Lockheed Martin (LMT) dips on slow growth forecast
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT - option chain) is trading lower today after the company reported a third-quarter profit of $797 million, or $2.07 per share on revenue of $11.1 billion. Analysts had forecast a profit of $1.83 per share, but with revenue of $11.4 billion. Since expectations have been raised throughout the market, it seems that just beating estimates is no longer enough to satisfy traders. Weaker revenues plus a forecast of slowing growth in the coming years is dragging LMT down. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on LMT.This morning, LMT opened at $72.72. So far today the stock has hit a high of $73.48 and a low of $72.10. As of 11:20, LMT is trading at $72.70, down $4.29 (-5.6%). The chart for LMT looks neutral and S&P gives LMT a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.
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Ray of light: U.S. temp worker hiring increased by 34k in October
Closing Bell: Bulls gutting bears (ATVI, EWBC, GE, JASO, ENZN, MCD)
Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein pulls a Jeff Skilling in an interview
