BloggingStocks http://www.bloggingstocks.com BloggingStocks http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/media/feedlogo.gif BloggingStocks http://www.bloggingstocks.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Expedia Resumes American Airlines Relationship]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/04/05/expedia-resumes-american-airlines-relationship/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/04/05/expedia-resumes-american-airlines-relationship/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/04/05/expedia-resumes-american-airlines-relationship/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

EXPE logoExpedia (EXPE - option chain) shares are rising today after AMR Corp. (AMR) said it has reached an agreement with EXPE that will allow Expedia to offer American Airlines and American Eagle flights on its website. Expedia had pulled AMR fares from its site in December after AMR began pushing the use of direct links to its own sites. 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 EXPE.

EXPE opened this morning at $23.50. So far today the stock has hit a low of $22.74 and a high of $23.55. As of 12:05, EXPE is trading at $23.11 up 0.68 (3.0%). The chart for EXPE looks bullish and S&P gives EXPE a positive 5 STARS (out of 5) strong buy ranking.

Continue reading Expedia Resumes American Airlines Relationship

Expedia Resumes American Airlines Relationship originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>American AirlinesAMREXPEExpediainthenewsInvestors ObserveroptionsTue, 05 Apr 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Will Apple Squeeze OmniVision Out of the iPhone Business?]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/04/04/will-apple-squeeze-omnivision-out-of-the-iphone-business/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/04/04/will-apple-squeeze-omnivision-out-of-the-iphone-business/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/04/04/will-apple-squeeze-omnivision-out-of-the-iphone-business/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

OVTI logoOmniVision (OVTI - option chain) stock is trading sharply lower today after Sony (SNE) CEO Howard Stringer said late Friday that his company is supplying camera components to Apple (AAPL). This could pose a threat to OVTI's AAPL business, as OVTI had been the main supplier of image sensors for the iPhone. 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 OVTI.

This morning, OVTI opened at $34.06. So far today the stock has hit a high of $34.10 and a low of $32.20. As of 12:15, OVTI is trading at $33.15, down $3.04 (-8.4%). The chart for OVTI looks neutral and S&P gives OVTI a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

Continue reading Will Apple Squeeze OmniVision Out of the iPhone Business?

Will Apple Squeeze OmniVision Out of the iPhone Business? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AAPLAppleinthenewsInvestors ObserveriPhoneOmniVisionoptionsOVTISNESonyMon, 04 Apr 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wynn Lifted by Surging Macau Revenue]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/04/01/wynn-lifted-by-surging-macau-revenue/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/04/01/wynn-lifted-by-surging-macau-revenue/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/04/01/wynn-lifted-by-surging-macau-revenue/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

WYNN logoWynn Resorts (WYNN - option chain) shares are rising today on news that casino revenue in the Chinese province of Macau rose 48% to $2.5 billion in March, according to government statistics. WYNN owns one of the six casinos operating on the island. 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 WYNN.

WYNN opened this morning at $130.00. So far today the stock has hit a low of $129.71 and a high of $135.59. As of 11:50, WYNN is trading at $135.29 up $8.13 (6.4%). The chart for WYNN looks bullish and S&P gives WYNN a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

Continue reading Wynn Lifted by Surging Macau Revenue

Wynn Lifted by Surging Macau Revenue originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ChinainthenewsInvestors ObserverMacauoptionsWYNNWynn ResortsFri, 01 Apr 2011 12:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Las Vegas Sands Drops on Securities Investigation in Hong Kong]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/31/las-vagas-sands-drops-on-securities-investigation-in-hong-kong/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/31/las-vagas-sands-drops-on-securities-investigation-in-hong-kong/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/31/las-vagas-sands-drops-on-securities-investigation-in-hong-kong/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

LVS logoLas Vegas Sands (LVS - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company said its Hong Kong unit is under investigation by Chinese government officials for allegedly violating securities regulations. LVS did not comment further on the investigation, only saying it was asked to produce certain documents for regulators. 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 LVS.

This morning, LVS opened at $41.45. So far today the stock has hit a high of $41.93 and a low of $40.70. As of 12:55, LVS is trading at $41.75, down $1.72 (-4.0%). The chart for LVS looks bullish and S&P gives LVS a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

Continue reading Las Vegas Sands Drops on Securities Investigation in Hong Kong

Las Vegas Sands Drops on Securities Investigation in Hong Kong originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ChinaHong KonginthenewsinvestigationInvestors ObserverLas Vegas SandsLVSoptionsThu, 31 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PPG Industries Soars On Strong Q1 Forecast]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/30/ppg-industries-soars-on-strong-q1-forecast/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/30/ppg-industries-soars-on-strong-q1-forecast/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/30/ppg-industries-soars-on-strong-q1-forecast/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

PPG logoPPG Industries (PPG - option chain) shares are rising today after the company forecast Q1 earnings of $1.30 to $1.35 per share, well above analysts' forecasts of $1.12 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 PPG.

PPG opened this morning at $94.44. So far today the stock has hit a low of $93.70 and a high of $95.97. As of 12:10, PPG is trading at $95.09 up $4.50 (5.0%). The chart for PPG looks bullish and S&P gives PPG a positive 5 STARS (out of 5) strong buy ranking.

Continue reading PPG Industries Soars On Strong Q1 Forecast

PPG Industries Soars On Strong Q1 Forecast originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>forecastinthenewsInvestors ObserveroptionsPPGPPG IndustriesWed, 30 Mar 2011 13:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Home Depot Announces $1 Billion Stock Buyback]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/29/home-depot-announces-1b-stock-buyback/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/29/home-depot-announces-1b-stock-buyback/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/29/home-depot-announces-1b-stock-buyback/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

HD logoHome Depot (HD - option chain) shares are rising today after the company announced a $1 billion stock buyback program last night. HD also reiterated its fiscal-2011 sales growth forecast of 2.5% ($69.70 billion) and projected profit of $2.20 per share. Analysts are expecting a profit of $2.30 per share and revenue of $69.78 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 HD.

HD opened this morning at $37.37. So far today the stock has hit a low of $37.15 and a high of $37.81. As of 12:00, HD is trading at $37.52 up 0.87 (2.4%). The chart for HD looks bearish and S&P gives HD a negative 2 STARS (out of 5) sell ranking.

Continue reading Home Depot Announces $1 Billion Stock Buyback

Home Depot Announces $1 Billion Stock Buyback originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>forecastHDHome DepotinthenewsInvestors Observeroptionsstock buybackTue, 29 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Goodyear Drops After Preferred Stock Offering]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/28/goodyear-drops-after-preferred-stock-offering/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/28/goodyear-drops-after-preferred-stock-offering/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/28/goodyear-drops-after-preferred-stock-offering/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

GT logoGoodyear (GT - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company announced a $435 million offering of preferred stock. The common stock is moving sharply lower this morning because it will be devalued when these preferred shares convert to common stock in 2014. 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 GT.

This morning, GT opened at $14.99. So far today the stock has hit a high of $15.20 and a low of $14.65. As of 12:25, GT is trading at $14.69, down $0.76 (-4.9%). The chart for GT looks neutral and S&P gives GT a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

Continue reading Goodyear Drops After Preferred Stock Offering

Goodyear Drops After Preferred Stock Offering originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Goodyear Tire and RubberGTinthenewsInvestors Observerofferingoptionspreferred stockMon, 28 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Accenture's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/25/accenture-q2-earnings/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/25/accenture-q2-earnings/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/25/accenture-q2-earnings/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

ACN logoAccenture (ACN - option chain) shares are rising after the company reported Q2 2011 earnings Thursday night, posting a profit of $503.1 million, or 75 cents per share, on revenue of $6.49 billion. Analysts had forecast a profit of 71 cents per share on revenue of $5.73 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 ACN.

ACN opened Friday morning at $56.47. In morning trading, the stock hit a low of $54.40 and a new 52-week high of $56.78. As of 12:25, ACN was trading at $54.91 up 2.95 (5.7%). The chart for ACN looks bullish and S&P gives ACN a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

Continue reading Accenture's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates

Accenture's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AccentureAccenture earningsACNearningsinthenewsInvestors ObserveroptionsFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Teva Pharmaceuticals Enters Partnership with Procter & Gamble]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/24/teva-pharmaceuticals-enters-partnership-with-procter-and-gamble/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/24/teva-pharmaceuticals-enters-partnership-with-procter-and-gamble/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/24/teva-pharmaceuticals-enters-partnership-with-procter-and-gamble/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

TEVA logoTeva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA - option chain) shares are rising after the company announced it has signed an agreement with Proctor & Gamble (PG) to create a partnership that will combine both companies' over-the-counter medicine divisions. 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 TEVA.

TEVA opened Thursday morning at $50.13. In morning trading, the stock hit a low of $49.86 and a high of $50.59. As of 12:20, TEVA was trading at $50.58 up $1.46 (3.0%). The chart for TEVA looks bullish and S&P gives TEVA a positive 4 stars (out of 5) buy ranking.

Continue reading Teva Pharmaceuticals Enters Partnership with Procter & Gamble

Teva Pharmaceuticals Enters Partnership with Procter & Gamble originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>featuredinthenewsInvestors ObserveroptionsPGProcter and GambleTEVATeva PharmaceuticalsThu, 24 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Jabil Circuit Reports Strong Q2 Earnings & Q3 Forecast]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/23/jabil-circuit-reports-strong-q2-earnings-and-q3-forecast/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/23/jabil-circuit-reports-strong-q2-earnings-and-q3-forecast/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/23/jabil-circuit-reports-strong-q2-earnings-and-q3-forecast/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

JVL logoJabil Circuit (JBL) shares are rising today after the company reported earnings last night, posting a fiscal-Q2 profit of $55.4 million, or 25 cents per share. Excluding one-time items, JBL earned 54 cents per share on revenue of $3.9 billion. Analysts had forecast a profit of 51 cents per share on revenue of $3.91 billion. JBL also forecast Q3 earnings of 55 to 59 cents per share on revenue of $4.1 to $4.2 billion. Analysts are looking for a profit of 54 cents per share on revenue of $4.04 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 JBL.

JBL opened this morning at $20.42. So far today the stock has hit a low of $20.10 and a high of $21.30. As of 12:30, JBL is trading at $21.00 up 2.07 (10.9%). The chart for JBL looks neutral and S&P gives JBL a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

Continue reading Jabil Circuit Reports Strong Q2 Earnings & Q3 Forecast

Jabil Circuit Reports Strong Q2 Earnings & Q3 Forecast originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>earningsforecastInvestors ObserverJabil CircuitJBLoptionsWed, 23 Mar 2011 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[BJ's Wholesale Exploring Buyout Possibilites]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/22/bjs-wholesale-exploring-buyout-possibilites/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/22/bjs-wholesale-exploring-buyout-possibilites/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/22/bjs-wholesale-exploring-buyout-possibilites/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

BJ's Wholesale (BJ) logoBJ's Wholesale club (BJ - option chain) shares rose Tuesday on news that private-equity firm Leonard Green & Partners has signed a confidentiality agreement with BJ's to discuss a possible buyout. 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 BJ.

The stock opened Tuesday morning at $48.20. In morning trading, the stock hit a low of $47.14 and a high of $48.73. As of 12:15, BJ was trading at $48.55 up 2.03 (4.4%). The chart for BJ looks bullish and S&P gives BJ a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

Continue reading BJ's Wholesale Exploring Buyout Possibilites

BJ's Wholesale Exploring Buyout Possibilites originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BJBJs WholesalebuyoutinthenewsInvestors ObserveroptionsTue, 22 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Tiffany & Co. Posts Strong Q4 Earnings, Q1 Forecast]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/21/tiffany-and-co-posts-strong-q4-earnings-q1-forecast/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/21/tiffany-and-co-posts-strong-q4-earnings-q1-forecast/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/21/tiffany-and-co-posts-strong-q4-earnings-q1-forecast/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

TIF logoTiffany & Co. (TIF - option chain) shares are rising after the company reported Q4 2010 earnings Monday morning, posting a profit of $181.22 million, or $1.41 per share. Excluding one-time items, Tiffany earned $1.44 per share on revenue of $1.10 billion, while analysts had forecast a profit of $1.39 per share on revenue of $1.10 billion.

Tiffany cut its Q1 earnings forecast to 57 cents per share, down from a previous forecast of 62 cents per share, due to an anticipated decline in sales in Japan in the wake of the recent earthquake. However, that is still above analysts' forecasts of 55 cents per share, which is a good sign for the stock. 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 TIF.

Continue reading Tiffany & Co. Posts Strong Q4 Earnings, Q1 Forecast

Tiffany & Co. Posts Strong Q4 Earnings, Q1 Forecast originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>earningsforecastinthenewsInvestors ObserveroptionsTIFTiffany and CoMon, 21 Mar 2011 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[FDA Menthol Report Good News for Lorillard]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/18/fda-menthol-report-good-news-for-lorillard/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/18/fda-menthol-report-good-news-for-lorillard/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/18/fda-menthol-report-good-news-for-lorillard/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

LO logoLorillard (LO - option chain) shares are rising today after an FDA panel wrote in a draft report that it will not recommend an outright ban on menthol cigarettes. Most of LO's sales come from menthol products, unlike its main competitors Altria (MO) and Reynolds American (RAI). Investors had feared the FDA would move to ban menthol cigarettes, but that is looking less likely now, even though the panel did say removing menthol from the shelves would benefit public health. 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 LO.

LO opened this morning at $80.01. So far today the stock has hit a low of $79.30 and a high of $88.17. As of 12:15, LO is trading at $85.67 up 6.89 (8.8%). The chart for LO looks bullish and S&P gives LO a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

Continue reading FDA Menthol Report Good News for Lorillard

FDA Menthol Report Good News for Lorillard originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AltriaFDAinthenewsInvestors ObserverLOLorillardmentholMOoptionsRAIReynolds AmericanFri, 18 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ashland Announces Dividend Hike and Stock Buyback]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/17/ashland-announces-dividend-hike-and-stock-buyback/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/17/ashland-announces-dividend-hike-and-stock-buyback/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/17/ashland-announces-dividend-hike-and-stock-buyback/#commentsFiled under: , ,

ASH logoAshland (ASH - option chain) shares are rising today after the company announced plans to lift its annual dividend to 70 cents per share from 60 cents per share. The company also said its board authorized $400 million in stock buybacks. 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 ASH.

ASH opened this morning at $57.61. So far today the stock has hit a low of $57.25 and a high of $59.07. As of 12:20, ASH is trading at $57.52 up $1.52 (2.7%). The chart for ASH looks bullish and S&P gives ASH a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

Continue reading Ashland Announces Dividend Hike and Stock Buyback

Ashland Announces Dividend Hike and Stock Buyback originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ASHAshlanddividendinthenewsInvestors Observeroptionsstock buybackThu, 17 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[News Corp. Plans Social Gaming Business]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/16/news-corp-plans-social-gaming-business/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/16/news-corp-plans-social-gaming-business/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/16/news-corp-plans-social-gaming-business/#commentsFiled under: , ,

NWSA logoNews Corp. (NWSA - option chain) shares are off a bit today after a company official said at a conference that the company is planning to build its own social-gaming business, hoping to capitalize on the momentum of smaller gaming start-ups like FarmVille maker Zynga. The NWSA official said the social-gaming effort will not be connected to its social network site MySpace, which the company is considering selling. So far this morning, investors are not too optimistic about this news. 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 NWSA.

Continue reading News Corp. Plans Social Gaming Business

News Corp. Plans Social Gaming Business originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>inthenewsInvestors ObserverNews CorpNWSAoptionssocial gamingWed, 16 Mar 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Williams-Sonoma Surges 11% on Earnings and Dividend Increase]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/15/williams-sonoma-surges-11-on-earnings-and-dividend-increase/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/15/williams-sonoma-surges-11-on-earnings-and-dividend-increase/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/15/williams-sonoma-surges-11-on-earnings-and-dividend-increase/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

WSM logoWilliams-Sonoma (WSM - option chain) shares are rising today after the company reported earnings this morning, posting a fiscal-Q4 profit of $113.4 million, or $1.05 per share. Excluding one-time items, WSM earned $1.08 per share on revenue of $1.195 billion. Analysts had forecast a profit of $0.98 per share on revenue of $1.19 billion. WSM forecast Q1 earnings of 26 to 28 cents per share on revenue of $745 to $765 million. Analysts are expecting Q1 earnings of 27 cents per share on revenue of $748.5 million. WSM also lifted its quarterly dividend by 2 cents to 17 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 WSM.

Continue reading Williams-Sonoma Surges 11% on Earnings and Dividend Increase

Williams-Sonoma Surges 11% on Earnings and Dividend Increase originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>earningsinthenewsInvestors ObserveroptionsWilliams SonomaWSMTue, 15 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Traders Exit Insurance Stocks to Avoid Earthquake Exposure]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/14/traders-exit-insurance-stocks-to-avoid-earthquake-exposure/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/14/traders-exit-insurance-stocks-to-avoid-earthquake-exposure/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/14/traders-exit-insurance-stocks-to-avoid-earthquake-exposure/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

MET logoMetLife (MET - option chain) stock is trading lower today along with most other insurance companies this morning after the cost to insurers related to Friday's earthquake in Japan was estimated to be between $15 to $35 billion. Prudential Financial (PRU) and AIG (AIG) are also down so far in today's trading. Even if these insurance companies are actually on solid footing financially with regard to their expected claims, I expect investors could be frightened for several months to come, which could keep share prices depressed. 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 MET.

Continue reading Traders Exit Insurance Stocks to Avoid Earthquake Exposure

Traders Exit Insurance Stocks to Avoid Earthquake Exposure originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AIGearthquakeinsuranceinthenewsInvestors ObserverJapanMETMtLifeoptionsPRUPrudentialMon, 14 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ann Taylor Jumps 12% On Strong Q4 Earnings, 2011 Outlook]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/11/ann-taylor-jumps-12-on-strong-q4-earnings-2011-outlook/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/11/ann-taylor-jumps-12-on-strong-q4-earnings-2011-outlook/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/11/ann-taylor-jumps-12-on-strong-q4-earnings-2011-outlook/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

ANN logoAnn Taylor (ANN - option chain) shares are rising today after the company reported earnings this morning, posting a fiscal-Q4 profit of $7.97 million, or 14 cents per share. Excluding one-time items, ANN earned 19 cents per share on revenue of $515.3 million. Analysts had forecast a profit of 17 cents per share on revenue of $515.1 million. ANN also forecast Q1 revenue of $510 million and fiscal-2011 revenue of $2.18 billion. Analysts have forecast Q1 revenue of $488 million and 2011 revenue of $1.98 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 ANN.

ANN opened this morning at $27.38. So far today the stock has hit a low of $26.50 and a high of $27.98. As of 11:55, ANN is trading at $27.19 up $2.98 (12.3%). The chart for ANN looks neutral and S&P gives ANN a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

Continue reading Ann Taylor Jumps 12% On Strong Q4 Earnings, 2011 Outlook

Ann Taylor Jumps 12% On Strong Q4 Earnings, 2011 Outlook originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ANNAnn TaylorearningsforecastinthenewsInvestors ObserveroptionsFri, 11 Mar 2011 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[GM Announces Surprise CFO Resignation]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/10/gm-announces-surprise-cfo-resignation/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/10/gm-announces-surprise-cfo-resignation/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/10/gm-announces-surprise-cfo-resignation/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

GM logoGeneral Motors (GM - option chain) stock is trading lower today after company CFO Chris Liddell announced his resignation effective April 1. GM posted four straight profitable quarters under Liddell and successfully pulled off a major IPO after repairing massive accounting issues. GM said Treasurer Dan Ammann will replace Liddell. 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 GM.

This morning, GM opened at $31.47. So far today the stock has hit a high of $31.78 and a low of $30.95. As of 12:05, GM is trading at $31.51, down $0.74 (-2.3%). The chart for GM looks neutral and S&P gives GM a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

Continue reading GM Announces Surprise CFO Resignation

GM Announces Surprise CFO Resignation originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CFOChris LiddellGeneral MotorsGMinthenewsInvestors ObservermanagementoptionsThu, 10 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[FDA Approves Generic Cancer Treatment from Hospira]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/09/fda-approves-generic-cancer-treatment-from-hospira/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/09/fda-approves-generic-cancer-treatment-from-hospira/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/03/09/fda-approves-generic-cancer-treatment-from-hospira/#commentsFiled under: , ,

HSP logoHospira (HSP - option chain) shares are rising today after the company announced that the FDA has approved its generic cancer treatment docetaxel. The brand-name drug it will compete against, Sanofi-Aventis' (SNY) Taxotere, had sales of $1.2 billion in 2010. 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 HSP.

HSP opened this morning at $53.66. So far today the stock has hit a low of $53.55 and a high of $56.00. As of 12:05, HSP is trading at $54.65 up $1.02 (1.9%). The chart for HSP looks bullish and S&P gives HSP a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

Continue reading FDA Approves Generic Cancer Treatment from Hospira

FDA Approves Generic Cancer Treatment from Hospira originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cancerFDAHospiraHSPinthenewsInvestors ObserveroptionsWed, 09 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST