Sugar is one of the most basic commodities. Countries throughout the world are wanting sugar. Supplies of sugar are reaching a 20 year low this year. The shortage may become especially acute in the third quarter.
Here some supply/demand statistics:
Yesterday Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) reported 2009 fourth quarter and full-year results. Continue reading Chasing Value: Hasbro Earnings Makes My Point
Coventry 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.
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.Continue reading Hasbro Soars on Q4 Earnings 22% Above Estimates
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.
All swans were thought to be white until someone happened to come across a black one. All Toyota's were thought to be well made until someone discovered, oh, say, maybe two million cars that might not be -- part of a cautionary vehicle recall.Continue reading Toyota Shareholders Encounter the Black Swan
Gap (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.
Following Wednesday's market close, Netflix (NFLX) reported its fourth quarter numbers, and the stock soared 13% higher in after-hours trading when the company posted better-than-expected numbers for the quarter.Continue reading Netflix Soars on Strong Fourth Quarter Numbers
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.Continue reading Berkshire Hathaway Class B to Be Added to S&P 500
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.
Privatebancorp (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.Continue reading Privatebancorp Jumps 11% on Smaller Q4 Loss
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.
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.Continue reading Comerica Soars to 52-Week High on Q4 Earnings
Upscale coffee retailer Starbucks (SBUX) traded higher after hours Wednesday following a better-than-expected fiscal first quarter earnings report after the market close.Continue reading Starbucks Posts Strong First Quarter Numbers
The CBOE Market Volatility Index (VIX) is up nearly 10% this afternoon, buoyed by a down day in the U.S. equities market. Today's jump in the VIX likely comes as no surprise to option speculators, who have recently been loading up on VIX call options.
During the past five days, option traders on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) have bought to open 177,441 calls on the VIX, compared to just 74,637 puts. In other words, about 2.38 times more calls than puts have been purchased on the so-called "fear index" during the past week.
Continue reading Traders Bet on a VIX Bounce with Call Options
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