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T. Rowe Price Surges on Strong Q3 Earnings

Brent Archer — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:30:00 EST

Filed under: Major Movement, Earnings Reports, Options, Technical Analysis

T. Rowe Price (TROW - option chain) shares are rising today after the company reported Q3 earnings this morning of $169.1 million, or 64 cents per share, on revenue of $586 million. Analysts had forecast a profit of 50 cents per share on revenue of $574 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 TROW.

TROW opened this morning at $55.00. So far today the stock has hit a low of $54.48 and a high of $55.17. As of 12:25, TROW is trading at $55.00 up $2.30 (4.4%). The chart for TROW looks neutral and S&P gives TROW a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Pep Boys Falls on Weak Q1 Revenue

Brent Archer — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:30:00 EST

Filed under: Major Movement, Earnings Reports, Bad News, Options, Technical Analysis

Pep Boys (PBY - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company announced its Q1 2010 earnings this morning before the market opened. Pep Boys posted first quarter earnings per share of 0.23, which matched analysts estimates, but the company's revenues rose 2.7% and came in at $510M, which was well below expectations of $518M. 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 PBY.

This morning, PBY opened at $10.21. So far today the stock has hit a high of $10.50 and a low of $8.97. As of 12:15, PBY is trading at $9.51, down $1.23 (-11.5%). The chart for PBY looks are neutral and S&P gives PBY a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Talbots Q4 Earnings Smash Estimates

Brent Archer — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:20:00 EST

Filed under: Major Movement, Earnings Reports, Good news, Options, Technical Analysis

Talbots (TLB - option chain) shares are rising today after the company reported a fourth-quarter profit of $4.09 million. Excluding one-time items, TLB earned 13 cents per share on revenue of $315.9 million, compared to analysts' profit estimates of 2 cents per share on revenue of $314.4 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 TLB.

TLB opened this morning at $15.34. So far today the stock has hit a low of $14.91 and a high of $15.60. As of 11:50, TLB is trading at $14.83 up 0.45 (3.1%). The chart for TLB looks bullish.

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Oracle (ORCL) soars on Q2 earnings

Brent Archer — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:51:00 EST

Filed under: Major Movement, Earnings Reports, Good news, Oracle Corp (ORCL), Options, Technical Analysis

Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL - option chain) shares have cruised higher today after the company announced its Q2 earnings yesterday after the close. While revenues were lower than anticipated due to the stronger dollar. However, ORCL managed to cut costs and raise margins to 46%, which is seen as pretty good news as the dollar is already starting to moderate since the recent Fed meeting. 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 ORCL.

ORCL opened this morning at $17.44. So far today the stock has hit a low of $17.35 and a high of $18.16. As of 12:35 ORCL is trading at $17.91, up $1.30 (7.8%). The chart for ORCL looks bullish and S&P gives ORCL a positive 5 STARS (out of 5) strong buy ranking.

For a bullish hedged play on this stock, I would consider a March bull-put credit spread below the $15 range. A bull-put credit spread is an options position that combines the purchase and sale of put options to hedge risk in case the stock doesn't do what you think but still leverage nice returns. For this particular trade, we will make a 14.3% return in just three months as long as ORCL is above $15 at March expiration. Oracle would have to fall by more than 16% before we would start to lose money. Learn more about this type of trade here.

ORCL hasn't been below $15 at all in the past year and has shown support around $16.50 recently.

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

DISCLOSURE: Mr. Archer owns and/or controls diversified portfolios of long and short stock and option positions that may include holdings in companies he writes about. At publication time, Brent owns and controls bullish hedged positions in ORCL.

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Ralph Lauren (RL) surviving economic slowdown

Brent Archer — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:15:00 EST

Filed under: Major Movement, Earnings Reports, Good news, Options, Technical Analysis, Polo Ralph Lauren'A' (RL)

Polo Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL - option chain) shares are trading higher today after the company posted first-quarter earnings of $95.2 million, or 93 cents per share, blowing analysts' estimates of 72 cents per share out of the water. RL also lifted its full-year earnings forecast to a range of $4.00 to $4.10 per share, from previous guidance of $3.95 to $4.05 per share, above analysts' expectations $3.98 per share. It is looking like the slowing economic situation is not hitting RL that hard, which could also be a good sign for other high-end retailers as well. 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 RL.

RL opened this morning at $66.00. So far today the stock has hit a low of $63.90 and a high of $66.66. As of 12:45, RL is trading at $65.78, up $4.28 (6.9%). The chart for RL looks neutral and S&P gives RL a 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

For a bullish hedged play on this stock, I would consider a September bull-put credit spread below the $55 range. A bull-put credit spread is an options position that combines the purchase and sale of put options to hedge risk in case the stock doesn't do what you think but still leverage nice returns. For this particular trade, we will make a 7.5% return in just seven weeks months as long as RL is above $55 at September expiration. Ralph Lauren would have to fall by more than 16% before we would start to lose money. Learn more about this type of trade here.

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Barclay's (BCS) falls on Q1 losses

Brent Archer — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:24:00 EST

Filed under: Earnings Reports, Bad News, Options, Technical Analysis, Barclays plc ADS (BCS)

Barclay's (NYSE: BCS) stock is falling today after the company announced a 1.1B GBP loss for Q1, including a 1.7B GBP charge, mostly related to write-downs of credit market losses. The company also did not announce rights issue to raise capital, which has surprised analysts. 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 BCS.

After hitting a one-year high of $61.55 in July, the stock hit a one-year low of $31.31 in March. This morning, BCS opened at $32.44. So far today the stock has hit a low of $32.35 and a high of $33.17. As of 12:25, BCS is trading at $32.97, down 0.34 (-1.0%). The chart for BCS looks bullish but deteriorating, while S&P gives the stock a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy rating.

For a bearish hedged play on this stock, I would consider a September bear-call credit spread above the $40 range. A bear-call credit spread is an options position that combines the purchase and sale of call options to hedge risk in case the stock doesn't do what you think but still leverage nice returns. For this particular trade, we will make a 7.5% return in four months as long as BCS is below $40 at September expiration. Barclays would have to rise by more than 21% before we would start to lose money. Learn more about this type of trade here.

BCS hasn't been above $40 by more than a little bit since January and has shown resistance around $37 recently. This trade could be risky if the financial markets execute a turnaround, but even if that happens, this position could be protected by resistance BCS might find at $40, where the stock has topped out twice int he past two months.

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

DISCLOSURE: Mr. Archer owns and/or controls diversified portfolios of long and short stock and option positions that may include holdings in companies he writes about. At publication time, Brent neither owns nor controls positions in BCS.

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NVIDIA (NVDA) soars after earnings, upgrdaes

Brent Archer — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:15:00 EST

Filed under: Major Movement, Earnings Reports, Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades, Good news, Options, Technical Analysis

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares are trading higher today after the company reported a first-quarter profit of $176.8 million, or 30 cents per share. Although the adjusted profit of 36 cents per share missed analyst estimates of 38 cents per share, a few analysts upgraded NVDA saying margin growth and new products should improve NVDA's prospects through the year. 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 NVDA.

After hitting a one-year high of $39.67 in October, the stock hit a one-year low of $17.31 in March. NVDA opened this morning at $22.01. So far today the stock has hit a low of $21.97 and a high of $23.39. As of 12:00, NVDA is trading at $23.38, up 1.43 (6.5%). The chart for NVDA looks bullish but deteriorating slightly, while S&P gives the stock a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold rating.

For a bullish hedged play on this stock, I would consider a September bull-put credit spread below the $17.50 range. A bull-put credit spread is an options position that combines the purchase and sale of put options to hedge risk in case the stock doesn't do what you think but still leverage nice returns. For this particular trade, we will make a 9.9% return in just five and a half months as long as NVDA is above $17.50 at September expiration. NVIDIA would have to fall by more than 25% before we would start to lose money. Learn more about this type of trade here.

NVDA hasn't been below $17.50 by more than a few cents at all in the past year and has shown support around $22 recently. This trade could be risky if the company's next earnings (due out in mid-August) disappoint, but even if that happens, this position could be protected by the support the stock might find from its 50-day moving average, which is currently around $20.

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

DISCLOSURE: Mr. Archer owns and/or controls diversified portfolios of long and short stock and option positions that may include holdings in companies he writes about. At publication time, Brent neither owns nor controls positions in NVDA.

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Allstate slips as earnings miss estimates by 4 cents

Brent Archer — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:51:00 EST

Filed under: Earnings Reports, Forecasts, Bad News, Allstate Corp (ALL), Options, Technical Analysis

Allstate Corp. (NYSE: ALL) opened at $60.40. So far today the stock has hit a low of $59.00 and a high of $60.49. As of 11:00 this morning, ALL is trading at $59.67, down $0.89 (-1.5%).

After hitting a one year high of $66.14 in December, the stock has been trading slightly lower over the past six months, with support just below $60. The stock is testing that support today, as shares fall in the wake of a weaker-than-expected earnings report. The company reported earnings per share of $1.76, a tick below the $1.80 expected by Wall Street analysts, citing declining homeowner premiums for the fall. Technical indicators for ALL are bearish and steady, while S&P gives the stock a very positive 5 STARS (out of 5) strong buy rating.

For a bearish hedged play on this stock, I would consider an October bear-call credit spread above the $65 range. A bear-call credit spread is an options position that combines the purchase and sale of call options to hedge risk and leverage returns. For this particular trade, we will make a 13.6% return in just 3 months as long as ALL is below $65 at October expiration. ALL would have to rise by 8% before we would start to lose money.

ALL has never been above $65 except for a few days in December and has shown resistance around $62 recently. This trade could be risky if the company's earnings turn out to be better than they seem after closer study, but even if that happens, this stock could have trouble getting over $64, where it topped out in April and May.

Brent Archer is an options analyst and writer at Investors Observer. DISCLOSURE: Mr. Archer owns and/or controls diversified portfolios of long and short stock and option positions that may include holdings in companies he writes about. At publication time, Brent neither owns nor controls positions in ALL.

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Abbott Labs earnings well-received

Brent Archer — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:57:00 EST

Filed under: Earnings Reports, Good news, Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Options, Technical Analysis

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) opened at $54.00. So far today the stock has hit a low of $53.15 and a high of $54.97. As of 10:45, ABT is trading at $54.00, up $0.61 (1.1%).

After hitting a one-year high of $59.50 in May, the stock has dipped down to previous support levels right around $54. Shares are gaining today after the company's Q2 earnings of 0.69 per share surpassed expectations of 0.68. Technical indicators for ABT are bearish and steady, while S&P gives the stock a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy rating.

For a bullish hedged play on this stock, I would consider an November bull-put credit spread below the $47.50 range. A bull-put credit spread is an options position that combines the purchase and sale of put options to hedge risk and leverage returns. For this particular trade, we will make a 8.7% return in just 4 months as long as ABT is above $47.50 at November expiration. ABT would have to fall by more than 12% before we would start to lose money.

ABT hasn't been below $47.50 November and has shown support around $53 recently. This trade could be risky if the company's next earnings (due out in mid-October) are not as well-received. Even if that happens, it looks like this position could be protected the strong support the stock found just around $53, plus its 200 day moving average, which is currently at $52 and rising.

Brent Archer is an options analyst and writer at Investors Observer.
DISCLOSURE: At publication time, Brent neither owns nor controls positions in ABT.

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Today in Money & Finance - 11/14 - Black Friday deals, year-end tax tips, rise of inflatables

Allan Halprin — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:50:00 EST

Filed under: Apple Inc (AAPL), Wal-Mart (WMT), Home Depot (HD), Money and Finance Today, Black Friday

In the News:

-- Wal-Mart Profit Rises, Beats Estimates

-- Home Depot Sales Soft, Full-Year Forecasts Sharply Cut

-- Producer Prices Fall Again

-- Zune vs. iPod: The Battle Begins Today

-- Cable Cellphone Service to Debut Soon; Comcast, Time Warner First

-- Car Affordability: Cheapest Since 1980

-- Delta Sets Off Wave of Airline Fare Cuts

-- Eddie Bauer Is Latest Company to Go Private

-- Timberland Exploring Selling Itself

Holiday Hysteria Is Coming!
Looking for a deal this holiday shopping season? How about a 42-inch plasma HDTV for less than $1,000? You won't find that kind of boob-tube bargain at any store today. But come Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, that's the deal retail giant Wal-Mart will offer to its customers-as long as supplies last. While Black Friday is an annual event, retailers this year are going above and beyond to pull in the crowds this year. Here is what you can expect.

Holiday Hysteria: It's Coming
Also: Other Retailers Aren't Upping the Ante... Yet

Act Now and Save Money
Around this time of year, smart taxpayers look for steps they can take before Dec. 31 that will reduce their tax bill. This year, the task is particularly challenging. Some tax breaks are scheduled to expire in the next year or two, so if you don't take advantage of them now, they may be lost forever. In addition, you need to watch out for year-end missteps that could inadvertently trigger the alternative minimum tax. Time to get organized to make the most of tax breaks, cut tax bill - USATODAY.com
Also: IRS Adjustments Offer Slight Tax Relief in 2007
Also: Year End Tax Planning Strategies

Credit Cards & Your Credit Score
Is getting rid of a credit card a good or bad thing for your credit score? How many credit cards are too many? Before you get a new card or cancel an existing card here is some important information you need to know.

Cancel a card, hurt your credit score (Page 1 of 3)

Want a Convicted Executives' Trophy Home?
When CEOs sell their multimillion-dollar homes, it's usually because they're relocating to a different market, or trading up to an even bigger house. But after the recent rash of executives convicted of a variety of illegal activities a slew of trophy properties are being put on market to help pay off legal bills, settle civil lawsuits or meet criminal forfeiture requirements mandated by judges. Check out a handful of properties for sale.

Convicted executives forced to sell homes - USATODAY.com

Consumer Reports' Best Buys for Holidays
In its annual guide here are the best gifts in 50+ categories including digital cameras, laptops, TVs, toys, cookware, and more. Plus CR Best Buys for every budget: under $50, $100, and $350.

ConsumerReports.org - Best gifts 12/06: Best values
Plus: 9 Steps to a Great Deal on HDTVs and What to Buy and How to Get a Great Price

The Rise of Inflatables
The popularity of giant inflatable yard decorations in the form of Santas and nativity scenes represents a rare breakthrough in the cutthroat world of holiday decorations. See how a tiny company made giant nylon figures the next big thing.

The Rise of Inflatables l Gallery of Inflatables

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