Brent Archer
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Brent Archer is an options analyst and writer at Investors Observer.

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Coventry Health Care Q4 Earnings Impress

CVH logoCoventry Health Care (CVH - option chain) shares are rising Tuesday after the company reported a fourth-quarter profit of $109.08 million, or 74 cents per share, on revenue of $3.42 billion. Analysts had forecast a profit of 56 cents per share on revenue of $3.49 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 CVH.

CVH opened this morning at $23.81. So far today the stock has hit a low of $22.83 and a high of $23.99. As of 11:40, CVH is trading at $23.22 up 78 cents (3.5%). The chart for CVH looks bullish bullish and S&P gives CVH a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

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Hasbro Soars on Q4 Earnings 22% Above Estimates

Hasbro (HAS - option chain) shares are rising today after the company reported earnings this morning, posting a fourth-quarter profit of $165.56 million, or $1.09 per share, on revenue of $1.38 billion. Analysts had forecast a profit of 81 cents per share on revenue of $1.34 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 HAS.

HAS opened this morning at $33.65. So far today the stock has hit a low of $33.53 and a high of $35.19. As of 11:40, HAS is trading at $34.99 up $4.18 (13.6%). The chart for HAS looks bullish and S&P gives HAS a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

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Corning Dips on Modest 2010 Outlook

Corning (GLW - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company said it expects to see modest growth in sales and earnings in 2010, but did not offer specific forecasts. Analysts are expecting the company to earn $1.75 per share in 2010 on revenue of $6.28 billion, up from $1.28 per share and $5.4 billion, respectively. 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 GLW.

This morning, GLW opened at $18.10. So far today the stock has hit a high of $18.24 and a low of $16.96. As of 12:10, GLW is trading at $17.65, down 60 cents (-3.3%). The chart for GLW looks bullish and S&P gives GLW a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

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Gap Lifts Q4 Forecast, January Sales Up

GPS logoGap (GPS - option chain) shares are rising today after the company said it expects to see Q4 EPS of 49 to 51 cents, well above analysts' estimates of 44 cents. GPS is also getting momentum from its January sales results. The retailer announced its same-store sales rose 5.0 percent in January, topping analysts' forecasts of a 4.4 percent gain. 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 GPS.

GPS opened this morning at $19.57. So far today the stock has hit a low of $19.25 and a high of $20.00. As of 11:40, GPS is trading at $19.59 up 57 cents (3.0%). The chart for GPS looks neutral and S&P gives GPS a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Continental Airlines January Traffic Increases

CAL logoContinental Airlines (CAL - option chain) shares are rising today after the company announced this morning that its January traffic rose 8.5 percent from January of 2009 to 6.98 billion revenue passenger miles. 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 CAL.

CAL opened this morning at $19.77. So far today the stock has hit a low of $19.43 and a high of $19.97. As of 11:50, CAL is trading at $19.78 up 49 cents (2.5%). The chart for CAL looks bullish and S&P gives CAL a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

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Boston Scientific to Pay Johnson & Johnson $1.7B Settlement

BSX logoBoston Scientific (BSX - option chain) stock is trading lower today the company reached an agreement with Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) to settle three patent disputes. Under the deal, BSX will pay JNJ $1.725 billion. 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 BSX.

This morning, BSX opened at $8.48. So far today the stock has hit a high of $8.83 and a low of $8.24. As of 11:50, BSX is trading at $8.47, down 16 cents (-1.8%). The chart for BSX looks bullish and S&P gives BSX a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

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Cisco CEO Upbeat About Economic Recovery

Cisco Systems (CSCO - option chain) shares are rising today after company CEO John Chambers said in an interview that tech companies often are among the first to see gains in a recovering economy as businesses upgrade their technology. This could be a good sign for the company, which is scheduled to report Q2 earnings on Wednesday evening. Analysts are looking for the company to post a profit of 35 cents per share on revenue of $9.4 billion, compared to a profit of 32 cents per share on revenue of $9.09 billion in the year-ago period. A good quarter announced last night by competitor Juniper Networks (JNPR) also bodes well for Cisco next week. 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 CSCO.

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Procter & Gamble Jumps on Q2 Earnings

Procter & Gamble (PG - option chain) shares rose Thursday after the company said it earned $4.66 billion, or $1.49 per share during its second quarter, with revenue coming in at $21 billion. Analysts had forecast a profit of $1.40 per share on revenue of $21.07 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 PG.

PG opened at $61.67. In morning trading, the stock hit a low of $61.58 and a high of $63.31. As of 11:20, PG was trading at $62.27 up 1.46 (2.4%). The chart for PG looks bullish and S&P gives PG a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

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Berkshire Hathaway Class B to Be Added to S&P 500

Berkshire Hathaway Class B (BRK.B - option chain) shares are are on the move today after Standard & Poor's announced that the stock will be added to its benchmark S&P 500 index, replacing Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNI), which will be acquired by Berkshire. BRK.B will also be added to the S&P 100. 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 BRK.B, which is now possible with the recent 50:1 stock split.

BRK.B opened this morning at $73.28. So far today the stock has hit a low of $70.82 and a high of $73.28. As of 12:00, BRK.B is trading at $71.08 up $3.09 (4.5%). The chart for BRK.B looks bullish.

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U.S. Steel Dives on Q4 Loss, Q1 Outlook

U.S. Steel (X - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company reported a fourth-quarter loss of $267 million, or $1.86 per share, on revenue of $3.35 billion. Analysts were expecting a loss of $1.44 per share on revenue of $3.09 billion. The company also forecast a first-quarter loss in line with fourth quarter results, whereas analysts are forecasting a loss of 44 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 GE.

This morning, X opened at $52.66. So far today the stock has hit a high of $53.40 and a low of $50.37. As of 12:00, X is trading at $51.11, down $5.12 (-9.1%). The chart for X looks bearish and S&P gives X a negative 2 STARS (out of 5) sell ranking.

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Privatebancorp Jumps 11% on Smaller Q4 Loss

http://www.snl.com/irweblinkx/corporateprofile.aspx?iid=1023170Privatebancorp (PVTB - option chain) shares are rising today after the company reported a fourth-quarter loss of $18.63 million, or 30 cents per share, beating analysts' estimates of a 32-cent loss. 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 PVTB.

PVTB opened this morning at $10.72. So far today the stock has hit a low of $10.69 and a high of $11.81. As of 11:55, PVTB is trading at $11.18 up $1.18 (11.8%). The chart for PVTB looks bullish.

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Synaptics Q3 Forecast Disappoints

Synaptics (SYNA - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company reported earnings last night, posting an adjusted second-quarter profit of 62 cents per share on revenue of $133 million. Analysts had forecast a profit of 56 cents per share on revenue of $131 million. However, shares of the stock are falling this morning after the company forecast third-quarter revenues of $110 to $115 million, below analysts' projections of $119 million. 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 SYNA.

This morning, SYNA opened at $26.70. So far today the stock has hit a high of $28.30 and a low of $26.60. As of 11:40, SYNA is trading at $27.92, down $2.43 (-8.0%). The chart for SYNA looks bullish.

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Comerica Soars to 52-Week High on Q4 Earnings

Comerica Incorporated (CMA) shares are rising today after the company reported earnings this morning, posting a fourth-quarter loss of $29 million, or 41 cents per share, beating analysts' forecasts of a 49-cent loss. 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 CMA.

CMA opened this morning at $34.35. So far today the stock has hit a low of $34.35 and a high of $36.87. As of 12:00, CMA is trading at $36.54 up 2.97 (8.9%). The chart for CMA looks bullish and S&P gives CMA a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

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CSX Drops On Missed Q4 Revenue

CSX logoCSX (CSX - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the railroad operator reported earnings last night, posting a fourth-quarter profit of $305 million, or 77 cents per share, on revenue of $2.30 billion. While the company beat analysts' profit forecasts of 76 cents per share, CSX missed revenue estimates of $2.39 billion. 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, CSX opened at $48.09. So far today the stock has hit a high of $48.12 and a low of $46.37. As of 11:55, CSX is trading at $47.05, down $3.45 (-6.9%). The chart for CSX looks bullish and S&P gives CSX a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

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Baidu.com Chief Technology Officer Resigns

BIDU logoBaidu.com (BIDU - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company's chief technology officer, Yinan Li, has resigned for undisclosed personal reasons. With this departure less than two weeks after Chief Operating Officer Peng Ye's resignation, analysts and traders alike are speculating that Li's resignation is related to the rollout of a new advertising tool that has given the company trouble. The WSJ (supscription required) also speculates today that BIDU shares may have over-reacted to the recent Google (GOOG) - China showdown. 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 BIDU.

This morning, BIDU opened at $450.00. So far today the stock has hit a high of $452.02 and a low of $429.09. As of 11:55, BIDU is trading at $435.50, down $32.18 (-6.9%). The chart for BIDU looks neutral while S&P gives BIDU a 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Last updated: February 10, 2010: 03:55 AM

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